Bob Cut for Girls and Women: Classic, Lob, Short and Pixie

18 looks Women's haircuts Updated 8 Oct 2026

A bob cut is a short, neat haircut that ends between the chin and the jaw. This gallery has 18 bob cut photos, from blunt and classic bobs to the lob and the very short pixie cut, each with the hair type, face shape and upkeep it needs.

Quick terms first. A bob sits at chin to jaw length. A lob, or long bob, reaches the collarbone. A pixie is very short, at ear length or above. Want to keep more length with some shape? Try a layer cut or a step cut, or see every women's cut on our haircut for girls page.

Classic Bob Cut and Blunt Bob Haircut

A blunt bob haircut has one clean line at the hem. It makes fine hair look thicker and works for office and college alike.

Classic bob cut with a blunt chin-length hem on straight black hair — Hair
Chin length, straight
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
One sharp line at the chin makes the ends look full and heavy. Best on straight hair that lies flat.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a one-length blunt cut at the chin, cut with scissors and no layers.

Blunt bob haircut at jaw length with a centre part and glossy finish — Hair
Jaw length, fine
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
10 min, flat iron
A centre part keeps a blunt bob balanced on both sides. A quick pass with a flat iron makes it sleek.
**Stylist note:** Ask for an even jaw-length line all around, and use heat protectant before you iron.

Classic bob haircut with a side part and one side tucked behind the ear — Hair
Chin length, medium
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
2 min, no tools
Tuck one side behind your ear to show off the clean back line and keep hair off your face in summer.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a classic chin bob with a deep side part, slightly longer on the heavier side.

Long Bob Haircut and Lob Cut

A long bob haircut, also called a lob cut, falls to the collarbone. It is the safest first short cut because you can still tie it back.

Long bob haircut at collarbone length with a straight blunt hemline — Hair
Collarbone, straight
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
Trim every 7 weeks
A blunt lob looks tidy and still fits into a low ponytail on hot days.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a blunt collarbone-length lob, with the front pieces about 1 cm longer than the back.

Lob cut with soft loose waves brushing the shoulders from behind — Hair
Shoulder length, wavy
Best for
Long, oval faces
Upkeep
15 min, curling iron
Loose waves on a shoulder length bob add width, which balances a long or narrow face.
**Stylist note:** Curl the mid-lengths away from the face with a 25 mm iron after heat protectant, ends left straight.

Long bob with curtain bangs seen from the side with the face turned away — Hair
Collarbone, medium
Best for
Square, heart faces
Upkeep
Fringe trim: 4 weeks
Curtain bangs open at the centre and blend into the lob. They soften a broad forehead.
**Stylist note:** Ask for cheekbone-length curtain bangs blended into a collarbone lob.

Short Bob Haircuts

Short bob haircuts sit at the jaw or a little above. They dry in minutes and handle sweat and helmet hair better than long cuts.

Short bob cut at jaw length with a neat tapered nape from the back — Hair
Jaw length, thick
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
Trim every 5 weeks
A tapered nape keeps the back light and cool while the sides stay at jaw length.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a short bob with the nape tapered close and the sides at the jawline.

Thick hair short bob haircut with point cut ends for less bulk — Hair
Jaw length, very thick
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
Thick hair can puff out in a short bob. Point cutting inside the ends takes the weight away.
**Stylist note:** Ask for point cutting inside the ends so the bob lies flat and does not go triangular.

Chin length bob with ends turned under for a soft rounded shape — Hair
Chin length, fine
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
10 min, round brush
Turning the ends under with a round brush gives a soft, rounded outline. Good for formal events.
**Stylist note:** Blow dry with a small round brush, turning the ends under toward the neck.

Layered, Graduated and Textured Bob

Layers give a bob movement. A graduated bob is stacked short at the nape and grows longer toward the face, while an angled or asymmetrical bob is longer on one side.

Graduated bob haircut stacked short at the back and longer toward the front — Hair
Jaw length, fine
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
Trim every 5 weeks
Stacked layers at the back build a rounded shape. Fine hair looks fuller from behind.
**Stylist note:** Ask for graduation at the nape building up to a rounded crown, longer at the front.

Angled A line bob haircut, short at the back and long at the front — Hair
Jaw to collarbone
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
The front pieces reach the collarbone while the back sits higher. It slims a round face.
**Stylist note:** Ask for an A line angle with the back at the nape and the front at the collarbone.

Asymmetrical bob with a textured, choppy finish and soft bends — Hair
Jaw length, wavy
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
Trim every 5 weeks
One side falls longer than the other, and choppy ends add texture. A good pick for a bold change.
**Stylist note:** Ask for one side about 3 cm longer and razor-textured ends for a lived-in finish.

Pixie Cut for Women and Girls

A pixie cut is very short, at ear length or above. These pixie cuts for women and the pixie cut for girls ideas need trims every 3 to 4 weeks, but styling takes two minutes.

Short pixie cut with a tapered nape and a soft longer top from the back — Hair
Very short, straight
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
Trim every 3 to 4 weeks
A short pixie keeps the back and sides neat with a little length on top. Very easy in summer.
**Stylist note:** Ask for scissor-cut sides above the ears, a tapered nape and 4 to 5 cm on top.

Textured pixie cut with messy piecey lengths at the crown — Hair
Ear length, thick
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
3 min, matte paste
Matte texture on top makes a pixie look fuller. Warm a little matte paste between your fingers first.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a textured pixie with point-cut pieces on top and soft edges around the ears.

Pixie bob haircut at ear length with a long side swept fringe — Hair
Ear length, fine
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
Trim every 4 weeks
A pixie bob sits between the two cuts. It is a gentle step if a full pixie feels too short.
**Stylist note:** Ask for an ear-length pixie bob with the fringe left long enough to sweep aside.

Bob Cut for Girls and Round Faces

These bob cut for girls ideas are easy to manage for college. For a bob haircut for round face shapes, keep the front below the chin and skip a heavy straight fringe.

Bob cut for girls styled half-up with a small top knot at the crown — Hair
Chin length or more
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
3 min, 1 small elastic
A tiny top knot holds the front back while the bob stays open. Quick for college mornings.
**Stylist note:** Gather the top section, twist it into a mini knot on top and secure it with an elastic.

Bob haircut for round face with longer front pieces below the chin — Hair
Jaw to collarbone
Best for
Round faces
Upkeep
Trim every 6 weeks
When the front pieces drop past the chin, a round face looks longer and slimmer.
**Stylist note:** Ask for the front to fall 3 to 4 cm below the chin, with no blunt fringe.

Bob haircut for girls with a side part and two plain hair clips — Hair
Chin to shoulder
Best for
All face shapes
Upkeep
2 min, 2 clips
Two plain clips above the ear keep a growing bob tidy through exams and long days.
**Stylist note:** Part on the side, twist a small front section back and pin it with two flat clips.

Bob, Lob or Pixie: Which Length Suits You

Cut	Length	Best hair	Good for	Trim
Bob	Chin to jaw	Straight, fine to medium	Oval, heart faces	Every 5 to 7 weeks
Lob	Collarbone	Most hair types	Round, square, long faces	Every 6 to 8 weeks
Pixie	Ear length or above	Thick or fine, not very curly	Oval, heart, long faces	Every 3 to 4 weeks

Unsure which face shape you have? The women's face shape guide helps. If you have tight curls, see the curly hair styles page, since a short cut springs up a lot once curls dry.

What to Tell Your Stylist for a Bob Haircut

Point to the length: chin, jaw, collarbone or ear. Bobs shrink a little as they dry, so ask for 1 cm extra.
Blunt or soft: blunt for fine hair, point cutting or texturising for thick hair.
The back: straight, graduated and stacked, or an A line angle.
The front: no fringe, curtain bangs or a side swept piece.

Bob haircuts for women are priced higher for a senior stylist's time, an added wash and finish, or a premium studio. A precise blunt line takes more time, so book enough of it.

Living with a Bob: Upkeep, Humidity and Helmet Hair

A bob cut for women is low effort day to day but high effort on trims, because a few extra centimetres change the shape. On humid days, smooth a pea-sized bit of cream through damp ends to stop puffing. Once the helmet comes off, run damp fingers through the crown roots to lift them. Use heat protectant before every iron. For longer soft styles later, the feather cut grows out nicely from a lob. If you notice hair fall or flakes on the scalp, a dermatologist is the right person to see.

Common hairstyle questions

Which bob cut for ladies is easiest to manage?

A collarbone lob. It needs fewer trims than a short bob, still fits in a ponytail and looks neat even when you skip styling.

Does a bob haircut suit a round face?

Yes, if the front falls below the chin. An A line bob or a long bob with side-swept pieces works well. Avoid a blunt chin-length bob with a heavy fringe.