What is difference between LOB and bob?

A lob is a bit longer than a bob – somewhere between chin-length and collar-bone length. It's great for both thin and thick hair. It can be pulled into a ponytail, but not typically a full topknot without bobby pinning the back.
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What's the difference between a lob and bob haircut?

What is a lob? It's a slightly longer version of bob, where the length sits just above your shoulders. Earl Simms, Kerluxe Celebrity Stylist, says, "The lob is such a popular style because it is a striking look, and yet you don't have to commit to having short or long hair."
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Does a lob haircut have layers?

The long bob (also called a Lob), is when the hair length is below the chin and above the collarbone and is cut like a bob. Layers are still hot this season, so if you have long hair and you're considering a chop, a Lob just might be the cut you're looking for! Add in some nice layering to add more movement and volume.
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Is a lob haircut high maintenance?

Rocking the long bob takes a little more salon maintenance than long hair or a bob. Long hair is easy to get away with skipping a salon appointment or two, and a bob can easily grow into a long bob without much help.
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Are lobs Still in Style 2021?

Lobs — also known as long bobs — are making a comeback in 2021, though lob haircuts were also big in 2020. Specifically, lobs that hit just below the neck are what women are asking for. "A lob that hits right at your collarbone is the most flattering length," Southern Living proclaimed. "Full stop.
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The Lob vs Bob: Which One is Right For You?



Can you put a lob in a ponytail?

Since lobs are cut right below your collarbone, they still allow you to have some length (aka you can still put your hair into a ponytail).
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What is the most popular haircut for 2021?

Ahead, three top hairstylists break down the eight haircuts that are guaranteed to become the most-requested looks of 2021.
  1. The Mullet. Steve Granitz/Getty Images. ...
  2. Curly Bangs. Leon Bennett/Getty Images. ...
  3. Low-Maintenance Cuts. Amy Sussman/Getty Images. ...
  4. The Shag. ...
  5. Shaggy Layers. ...
  6. The Bob. ...
  7. Curtain Bangs. ...
  8. Extensions.
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Is a lob shorter in the back?

A lob that's slightly longer in the front and shorter in the back amps up the cool factor and curbs signs of the soccer-mom look. “This is really versatile and can work with any face shape,” says Franck Izquierdo, cofounder of IGK Hair Care.
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Is a lob good for thin hair?

The lob, or long bob, has been hailed as one of the best haircuts of all time because it's absolutely no fail. There's a lob to flatter every face shape and hair type, including thin hair. That's right—lobs aren't reserved for thicker hair. In fact, it's one of the ideal lengths for thin hair.
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What is a bottle neck bob?

“It starts with a soft fringe or curtain bangs with gradual layers that end in a bob, instead of the classic blunt version,” says Rubenstein. The bottleneck nickname refers to only the fringe itself since they create a similar silhouette to a bottle's neck when framing the face.
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What face shape suits a lob?

“A lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,” Colombini says.
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Who looks good with a lob?

The lob is one versatile cut. Pascual says the amount of layering and movement will be specific to your face shape and preferred style. “Someone with a very square face shape will look better with a layered lob, especially around the face framing area, as this gives a more textured look,” she says.
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Should a bob be layered?

Adding layers to a bob creates texture, movement, and the appearance of more volume. This is the perfect bob haircut for women with thin hair and will lessen the density for thick hair. Layering a bob will work for all hair textures and face shapes.
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What is the difference between a stacked bob and a layered bob?

While a traditional bob is usually one length, a stacked bob has stacked layers in the back. What that really means: With this bob haircut, your hair is angled and longer in the front and shorter and rounded at the back with gradual layers for a textured, voluminous finish.
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Is a lob a long bob?

The perfect middle ground: a lob, also known as a long bob. Lobs are the one haircut that somehow flatter virtually all hair types and face shapes (they're basically the jeans from Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but for hair).
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Does a lob suit a round face?

Medium-Length With Soft Waves

"[Her] lob has textured ends that fall on her shoulders, drawing attention to her jawline. The middle part also helps elongate her face, which is why middle parts are common on round face shapes," comments Friese. This choppy cut looks beautiful with relaxed or natural hair.
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Does bob haircut make you look younger?

Bobs are styles that sit just below your chin. This hairstyle can immediately make you feel and look younger by removing length and weight from your appearance! The shorter cut can lead to healthy hair as you remove any split ends. This cut will frame your jawline and bring a youthful look to your face.
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Which bob is best for fine hair?

"An all-one-length blunt bob (around chin length) is a great option for fine hair. It can be worn straight and sleek as well as wavy and tousled, which is very popular right now," comments Friese.
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Which haircut is best for thin hair?

A pixie cut can add some fullness to already-thin strands, making it one of the best low-maintenance short haircuts. "Without much effort at all, it creates the look of dense, full hair," says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Adir Abergel, who works with Michelle Williams.
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What is a mom bob haircut?

A "mom bob" is a stereotypical term used referring to an unflattering, shapeless, bob-like haircut. My clients have been expressing interest in a shorter, fresher look for the summer.
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Should bobs be longer in the front?

There's less in the way of layers, and it looks largely the same length, which makes it look more sleek and uniform, but “it's ever so slightly longer at the front and almost A-line,” says Josh. That longer length at the front gives you the room to style and shape those front pieces into a framing halo around the face.
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What is a liquid bob?

Liquid hair is more laid-back. In a nutshell, it's silky-straight, only softer. Of course, it was only a matter of time before the sheeny style joined forces with 2022's coolest cut, which from the looks of things—and after a very successful 2021—remains the bob. So, we say this year, it's all about the liquid bob.
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What is the best hair length for over 50?

Women over 50 years with thick hair should consider medium length hairstyles with piece-y layers. The longish “peek-a-boo” bangs help to hide those annoying wrinkles around the eyes and forehead, and the silver-white highlights over an ash brown base add a trendy and modern twist.
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What is the best hairstyle for over 60?

Please, have a look at our top 60 best hairstyles and haircuts for older women.
  • Brown Shoulder-Length Hair for Over Sixty. ...
  • Bob with Wispy Layers and Golden Balayage. ...
  • Inverted Layered Collarbone Cut. ...
  • Choppy Messy Ash Blonde Pixie. ...
  • Soft Blonde Bob with Bangs. ...
  • Shoulder Length Straight Bob. ...
  • Blonde Crop with Soft Layers.
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What hair length is most flattering?

Says Angileri, "A shoulder-length haircut is the most flattering—somewhere between the chin and shoulders. You want to create width, which you can easily do with waves."
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