Bobs & Lobs

A-Line Bob

Cut short at the nape and angled progressively longer toward the face, so the front hangs well below the back.

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The line is the entire point. Held at the sides, the front pieces sit lower than the back by anywhere from an inch to several, and the perimeter travels in a straight diagonal between the two. Because the back is short it needs a clean nape and regular attention; because the front is long it swings forward as you move and lands against the cheek. Straight hair shows the angle most clearly.

Suitsround, square, oval face shapes. The forward diagonal pulls the eye down and inward past the cheeks, narrowing a round outline and taking attention off a wide jaw.
Hair typefine, medium density, thick, straight. The angle only reads on hair that hangs, so straight and lightly wavy textures show it while curl shrinks the front and flattens the difference.
UpkeepEvery five to six weeks, since the short back grows into the neck fast, plus a straightener or round brush to keep the diagonal visible.
Ask forAsk for an A-line bob and say in inches how much longer the front should be than the back, so the angle is agreed before the first cut.

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Questions about A-Line Bob

Who does the A-Line Bob suit?

It works best on round, square, oval face shapes. The forward diagonal pulls the eye down and inward past the cheeks, narrowing a round outline and taking attention off a wide jaw.

Does the A-Line Bob work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, thick, straight hair. The angle only reads on hair that hangs, so straight and lightly wavy textures show it while curl shrinks the front and flattens the difference.

How much upkeep does a A-Line Bob need?

Every five to six weeks, since the short back grows into the neck fast, plus a straightener or round brush to keep the diagonal visible.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for an A-line bob and say in inches how much longer the front should be than the back, so the angle is agreed before the first cut.

Can I try the A-Line Bob on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the A-Line Bob on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.