Bobs & Lobs

Wavy Bob

Loose S-bends through a jaw-length shape, with the ends left soft and broken rather than cut to a blunt line.

BeforeWavy Bob

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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Underneath it is still a bob, but the perimeter is point cut so the waves have somewhere to sit and the bends are not fighting a solid edge. Wave shortens hair visibly, so the length is usually cut an inch below where you want it to finish. Day to day it is a mid-heat wave iron or a night in braids, then a salt spray or cream and no brush afterward.

Suitssquare, oval, oblong face shapes. Irregular bends replace the hard horizontal edge of a bob, softening a square jaw and adding width at cheek level to a long face.
Hair typemedium density, thick, wavy, straight. Natural wave does most of the work here, and straight hair can be waved with heat but drops by evening unless it is fine enough to hold a set.
UpkeepEight to ten weeks between cuts, with the waves either set in the morning or slept in, and dry shampoo to stop them going limp.
Ask forAsk for a jaw-length bob cut slightly long to allow for wave lift, with the ends point cut and no hard weight line at the bottom.

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Questions about Wavy Bob

Who does the Wavy Bob suit?

It works best on square, oval, oblong face shapes. Irregular bends replace the hard horizontal edge of a bob, softening a square jaw and adding width at cheek level to a long face.

Does the Wavy Bob work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, wavy, straight hair. Natural wave does most of the work here, and straight hair can be waved with heat but drops by evening unless it is fine enough to hold a set.

How much upkeep does a Wavy Bob need?

Eight to ten weeks between cuts, with the waves either set in the morning or slept in, and dry shampoo to stop them going limp.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a jaw-length bob cut slightly long to allow for wave lift, with the ends point cut and no hard weight line at the bottom.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Wavy 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.