Bob Hairstyles and Face Shapes - What bob best suits your face?
The bob hairstyle is a timeless classic. It has been a favorite style
of many celebrities throughout the years because the bob can transform a
person’s look from formal to casual (and vice versa) with just the right
styling. Since the bob hair cut has evolved throughout the years, there
is probably a type of bob for every person. However, this doesn’t mean
that everyone can sport “any” kind of bob. Your stylist can recommend a
certain type of bob hairstyle usually based on the shape of your face.
If you’re wondering what variation of this modern bob can fit you best,
here are the styles used for each face shape:
- Bob Hair for for Square/Diamond Faces – Women with
angular faces should choose bob haircuts that focus on creating
smooth curving lines. To balance your face shape, the bob should
feature soft lines and razor-cut texturing. However, it is important
to refrain from bobs with strong angular lines that accentuate the
jaw line.
- Bob Hair for Round Faces – For women with a round face, a
mid-layered bob with long side fringes can avoid drawing attention
to the round shape of the face. It is also recommended that the
style should be made in such a way that it could minimize the volume
on the sides of the head.
- Bob Hair for Long Faces – Women with long faces should
keep a shorter bob cut (around the chin or above it) to create width
and prevent the face from appearing even longer. This cut gives the
face a wider appearance and keeps the focus horizontal. It often
features a textured body and bangs to shorten the length of the
face. To add volume on the sides, the bob can include box layering
or styled with waves.
- Bob Hair for Oval Faces – An exception to this rule,
women with oval faces have very balanced face shapes, making them a
good candidates of any bob hairstyle. However, be aware that the
body shape can affect the look of your cut, so even a person with
oval shape can have a bob not suitable for their look.
Aside from face shape, a stylist could also consider the body type,
bone structure and facial features when choosing a bob haircut.
Heavy-built women are usually given bobs in proportion to the body.
Avoid extremely short bob haircuts and opt for styling that gives
slimming effect, such as layering the top of the head and reducing
volume on the sides. On the other hand, women with thin builds and long
necks should avoid short bobs or styling the hair with too much volume.
These styles could create a “lollipop look,” which isn’t a very
flattering look. Instead, keep the hair long and smooth to keep it
balanced with the rest of the body.
The good thing about a bob hairstyle is that once you get the cut
suitable for your face and body shape, maintaining the hair won’t be any
problem. Professional stylists recommend using only prescriptive shampoo
suited for your hair type. When blow-drying, divide the hair into
smaller sections using clips and begin to dry each section at a time.
Once your hair is dry, choose a post-drying product depending on the
effect you want, such as to add definition, increase smoothness or add
texture.
The type of brush is also important in maintaining a bob hairstyle. If
you want a smooth and sleek bob, buy a good paddle brush. However, if
you want more volume with a root lift, you should opt for a round brush.
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