very short · sleek
Micro Bob
A micro bob lifts the classic bob perimeter above the chin, creating a compact, cheekbone-emphasizing shape with a deliberately short edge.
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Bob Haircuts from Micro to Long
Compare micro, French, blunt, Italian, stacked, asymmetrical, curly, and long bobs across length, weight, angle, and texture.
Published 4 August 2026
How these styles differ
Bob proportions change substantially between an above-chin micro perimeter, a full chin-length shape, a graduated back, and a collarbone-length lob. Texture and angle add further differences.
How to compare them
Use the cheekbones, jaw, chin, neck, and shoulders as fixed landmarks when comparing where each perimeter and area of volume would sit.
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short · lived-in
French Bob
A French bob sits around the jaw with a softer, less rigid finish than a classic blunt bob and often includes a light fringe or lived-in texture.
short · sleek
Blunt Bob
A blunt bob uses a strong, nearly level perimeter around the chin, trading visible layering for a crisp and graphic outline.
short · polished
Italian Bob
An Italian bob uses a full chin-to-neck perimeter with soft internal movement, creating a substantial bob that can be swept into different partings.
short · polished
Stacked Bob
A stacked bob builds graduated layers through the back while keeping a longer front perimeter, producing rounded volume and a forward angle.
short · sleek
Asymmetrical Bob
An asymmetrical bob sets one side or the front at a visibly different length, turning the familiar bob perimeter into a directional statement.
short · curly
Curly Bob
A curly bob places a bob-length perimeter around naturally curved texture, allowing definition and volume to shape the outline rather than a rigid edge.
medium · polished
Long Bob
A long bob, often called a lob, keeps the recognisable bob outline but drops the perimeter toward the collarbone for more length and movement.
short · textured
Bixie Cut
A bixie sits between a pixie and bob, keeping cropped lightness around the edges while retaining enough length for movement through the top.