The low-risk short hairstyle for those who want to try a new look.
I get a lot of women asking me what I recommend for a “new look” for them. They want a change
in their style and aren’t sure what would work best for them. And while there isn’t any ONE style that will be universally perfect for
everyone, many women can easily wear a bob cut well. The reason for this is that the bob is a very versatile style that can be adjusted
easily to accommodate a variety of needs.
The length of the bob is never set in stone, which means that it can be chin-length, or could
hang to touch the shoulders as desired. This adjustable length means you can have length to elongate a round face, or shorten the style
to create a horizontal line for those with narrow faces.
The bob cut doesn’t preclude the inclusion of layering either. This means that you can remove
some bulk from unwanted areas, and can even create and accentuate the shape of the face as you desire. For example, a woman with strong
features and an angular face can wear a slightly longer bob with razor cut layering around the face and create the gentle curves needed
to balance her features. On the flipside, a woman who feels that her jaw line is weak could opt for a bob that falls just to chin
length, strengthening the line across the lower part of the face.
The right bob can accentuate the mouth and an added fringe can even bring out the eyes, both
of which are commonly hailed as a woman’s best and favorite features. It can also be made asymmetrical to counter-balance any overlarge
or disproportionate features, such as a prominent nose or overly-wide mouth.
Who Can Wear a Bob? And How...
As mentioned above, many types can successfully wear a bob style. It simply needs to be
adjusted for some types. Let’s look at the various types of face and features and what kind of an adjustment to the traditional bob
cut is needed in order to make it work for them:
Round Faces: For those women with a round face, you need to make sure you keep the bob longer
than it might be worn on another face shape. In addition, you want to make sure that you keep the bob styled in such a way as to
minimize the amount of volume on the sides of the head.
Long Faces: Women with long faces generally want to keep to a shorter bob cut, around chin
length or a little shorter. This will help to keep the focus horizontal on the face and help to give it a wider appearance. The bob
can also include some box layering and wave to be styled to generate volume on the sides.
Angular Faces: Women whose faces are angular (inverted triangle, Diamond-shape, square)
should choose bob styles that feature soft lines and razor cut texturing in order to soften the look. The focus should be to create smooth curving lines.
Thin Builds/Long Necks: For those who have thin builds or long necks, be careful about
cutting the bob too short or styling it to have too much volume. The end result could create a “Lollipop” effect that isn’t flattering
to anyone. Keep the hair smooth and the length longer and in balance with the rest of the body’s proportions.
