Locs

Loc Bob

Locs cut to jaw length, so the ends land in a line at the jaw and the weight gathers there instead of falling.

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Cutting locs short changes how they behave: shorter locs are stiffer, stand further away from the head, and turn the silhouette round rather than vertical. The line at the jaw is the feature, and it can be taken straight across or dropped slightly longer at the front. Loc ends are sealed rather than tapered, so the perimeter stays blunt as it grows and the length comes back slowly.

Suitsoval, oblong, heart, diamond face shapes. Ending at the jaw puts visible width exactly where a narrow chin needs it, and it shortens the vertical run of a longer face.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. The shape wants enough locs to build a solid outline, since a sparse set at this length looks gappy with no length below to close the gaps.
UpkeepRetwist every four to six weeks and re-cut the line two or three times a year; daily styling amounts to shaking the shape back into place.
Ask forAsk for your locs cut to a blunt jaw-length line, and say whether you want the front pieces left slightly longer than the back.

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Questions about Loc Bob

Who does the Loc Bob suit?

It works best on oval, oblong, heart, diamond face shapes. Ending at the jaw puts visible width exactly where a narrow chin needs it, and it shortens the vertical run of a longer face.

Does the Loc Bob work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. The shape wants enough locs to build a solid outline, since a sparse set at this length looks gappy with no length below to close the gaps.

How much upkeep does a Loc Bob need?

Retwist every four to six weeks and re-cut the line two or three times a year; daily styling amounts to shaking the shape back into place.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for your locs cut to a blunt jaw-length line, and say whether you want the front pieces left slightly longer than the back.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Loc 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.