The Basics of the Bob Haircut (3)
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Unusual Problems:
How to Cut a Bob for Long Necks
Sometimes, there are challenges that cannot be categorized in the same way as face shape. Here is a common challenge for those wishing to adapt a bob cut: a long neck.
The rest of the face is balanced and in proportion, but the neck is elongated, giving an impression of a "lollipop head" if not carefully dealt with in regards to the hair.
The trick is to balance and deflect attention. This is done by giving length to the forward edge on the sides of the bob cut and angling it back to shorter lengths at the nape.
The front of the hair is cut with long bangs that are deeply angled to create tendrils that frame the face, offering a way to shorten the look of the neck while maintaining the oval silhouette of the face.
How to Cut a Bob for Large Features
Very few faces are perfectly proportioned; there are always tiny flaws and imbalances that may not be noticeable unless looked for closely. However, there are sometimes features that are much more prominent than we would like them to be. While these features may not be unattractive, they are certainly not features that we want to leave looking out of proportion. For instance, larger or longer noses and wide mouths (and full lips) can sometimes be disproportionate and must be addressed.
To this end, we use asymmetry to take the focus away from the features we want to downplay. By making one side of the cut shorter and giving the cut a long, angled fringe, we shift the attention away from the features in the center of the face to the non-symmetrical elements of the cut itself. This provides balance and has its own appeal.
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See also:
Photos of bob haircuts
Bobs for older women
The bob as a low risk short hairstyle
Bob haircut for baby fine hair
