For a heart-shaped face, which is defined as a broad forehead and cheekbones with a narrow jawline and chin, you might want to consider a short bob haircut that flips outward at the jaw. “What works best is a bob or lob-length cut that opens up the area around your narrow jawline,” says Michelle Cleveland, master color expert and owner of Hair Addict Salon. “Avoid short haircuts that close in the chin, such as a graduated bob.”
If you have a square or rectangular face, however, celebrity hairstylist Glenn Ellis recommends a shoulder-length French bob or a lob with blunt bangs. “People who have squarer faces tend to be recommended shorter cuts, since longer ones can accentuate the length rather than complement it,” he says.
How to maintain a bob haircut
Bobs can be super low-maintenance, but if you’re opting for a blunt, sculpted look—or you want to maintain your short length long-term—it might require more upkeep than other styles.
“Having a bob requires some maintenance,” celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos says. “This means getting regular haircuts and/or dusting off your ends every four to six weeks to keep the look fresh.” That doesn’t mean it’s a high-maintenance style overall, though. “Your hair is already cut into the style, so you have to do is wash, blow-dry, and style as desired,” he says.
Feeling inspired? From trendy celebrity cuts to tried-and-true classics, see several bob haircut ideas ahead.
