Bobs & Lobs

Italian Bob

Chin-length and cut into a rounded shape, worn with volume through the mid-lengths and the ends curled under.

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This one is built around a soft C bend rather than a straight line. Light graduation at the back builds body through the mid-lengths rather than height at the crown, the sides stay at chin length, and the ends are turned in so the perimeter curves toward the face instead of dropping flat. Holding that roundness takes a round brush and a few minutes of heat, or large Velcro rollers set while you do something else and dropped out cool.

Suitsoval, heart, oblong face shapes. The body sits out at the side of the head and the ends turn in under the chin, which widens a long face through the middle and puts weight at the narrowest point of a heart outline.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. It needs body to work: medium and thick hair holds the curve, while very fine hair drops out of the bend within a few hours unless it is set.
UpkeepA trim every eight weeks, but expect a round brush or a roller set most days, because the shape is as much styling as cutting.
Ask forAsk for a chin-length bob with light graduation at the back and a rounded perimeter, cut to be worn curled under rather than straight.

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Questions about Italian Bob

Who does the Italian Bob suit?

It works best on oval, heart, oblong face shapes. The body sits out at the side of the head and the ends turn in under the chin, which widens a long face through the middle and puts weight at the narrowest point of a heart outline.

Does the Italian Bob work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. It needs body to work: medium and thick hair holds the curve, while very fine hair drops out of the bend within a few hours unless it is set.

How much upkeep does a Italian Bob need?

A trim every eight weeks, but expect a round brush or a roller set most days, because the shape is as much styling as cutting.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a chin-length bob with light graduation at the back and a rounded perimeter, cut to be worn curled under rather than straight.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Italian 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.