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.
Hairstyle guide
Long Bob: What It Looks Like and How to Ask for It
Explore the Long Bob, defined by a bob-shaped perimeter positioned around the shoulders or collarbone. Compare its shape, maintenance, salon wording, styling, and virtual try-on tips.
Published 18 July 2026
Quick answer
A long bob, often called a lob, keeps the recognisable bob outline but drops the perimeter toward the collarbone for more length and movement.
- Length
- medium
- Shape
- elongated and balanced
- Finish
- polished
- Maintenance
- low
What defines the look
The defining feature is a bob-shaped perimeter positioned around the shoulders or collarbone. That distinction is more useful than relying on the style name alone, since names can be interpreted differently between salons.
- bob
- medium
- versatile
- polished
What to ask your stylist
Ask for a collarbone-length bob and clarify whether you prefer a blunt base, subtle internal layers, or a slightly longer front.
Bring a saved preview and clarify which parts of the generated result matter most to you. Your stylist can translate the reference for your current hair and practical routine.
Styling and upkeep
The extra length works straight, softly bent, or loosely waved without losing the underlying bob proportion.
Maintenance labels are broad comparisons within this guide library. Your starting texture, chosen length, and preferred finish can change the real routine.
How to preview it
Include your shoulders in the photo to compare the collarbone perimeter with shorter bob options.
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