Braids

Braided Bob

Box braids cut and sealed at jaw level, giving a blunt braided perimeter that swings around the chin.

BeforeBraided Bob

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All the braids finish at roughly the same point, so the ends form a level line at the jaw instead of tapering off. That short length takes most of the weight out, which is the main reason people choose it over waist-length work: it does not drag on the scalp and it dries fast. Ends are sealed in hot water so they stay blunt and do not fray. Grown out, it simply reads as a slightly longer braided bob.

Suitsoval, heart, oblong face shapes. Ending at the jaw puts width exactly where a long or narrow-chinned face needs it, without stacking bulk up at the cheekbones.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Any texture that holds a braid works, and the short length is kind to finer natural hair that cannot carry a lot of weight.
UpkeepLasts around six weeks, needs almost nothing daily beyond a bonnet, and the ends want re-dipping in hot water if they start to fray.
Ask forAsk for a braided bob finished at the jaw with the ends sealed level, not tapered.

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Questions about Braided Bob

Who does the Braided Bob suit?

It works best on oval, heart, oblong face shapes. Ending at the jaw puts width exactly where a long or narrow-chinned face needs it, without stacking bulk up at the cheekbones.

Does the Braided Bob work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Any texture that holds a braid works, and the short length is kind to finer natural hair that cannot carry a lot of weight.

How much upkeep does a Braided Bob need?

Lasts around six weeks, needs almost nothing daily beyond a bonnet, and the ends want re-dipping in hot water if they start to fray.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a braided bob finished at the jaw with the ends sealed level, not tapered.

Can I try the Braided Bob on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Braided 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.