{"id":1786689,"date":"2026-02-21T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786689"},"modified":"2026-02-21T11:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:15:00","slug":"theres-a-perfect-bob-hairstyle-for-your-face-shape-heres-where-youll-find-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786689","title":{"rendered":"There&#8217;s a Perfect Bob Hairstyle for Your Face Shape\u2014Here&#8217;s Where You&#8217;ll Find It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fbHyYVAFTpTtQAMsdkzT5I0GAFI=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/bobforfaceshapesocial-84a575513d614e708c749c19a0fe10a7.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">There&#8217;s a Perfect Bob Hairstyle for Your Face Shape\u2014Here&#8217;s Where You&#8217;ll Find It<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Get your stylist on speed dial.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Lisa has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years. She began her career in beauty and fashion at QVC on their public relations team and made the move to beauty editorial shortly after.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Lisa DeSantis<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Lisa DeSantis\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4MiQfUQkcJXgk1iXywbVBORtusE=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LisaDeSantis-c6a485b31ca84a178eb1d543f2237bcf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4MiQfUQkcJXgk1iXywbVBORtusE=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LisaDeSantis-c6a485b31ca84a178eb1d543f2237bcf.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lisa DeSantis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nLisa DeSantis\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nLisa has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years. She began her career in beauty and fashion at QVC on their public relations team and made the move to beauty editorial shortly after.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 21, 2026 06:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re guilty of admiring the endless stream of celebrity bobs and talking yourself out of getting one, you might be doing yourself a disservice. Trading a mermaid-length mane for a chin- or collarbone-length cut may be daunting, but we assure you there&#8217;s a type of bob out there that&#8217;s made for <em>your<\/em> face. And<em>, <\/em>according to some of the industry&#8217;s most renowned stylists, there are ways to tailor a bob to your features. It all comes down to knowing the exact length, when to layer, and whether or not bangs should be a part of the mix.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Of course, we don&#8217;t expect you to go through this alone. We chatted with four celeb stylists to create the ultimate guide to choosing the best bob for every face shape.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alex Brown is a Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist with a client list that includes Cindy Crawford, Kendall Jenner, and Noah Cyrus.<\/li>\n<li>Jonathan Colombini is a celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf\u00a0Global Color Expert. He&#8217;s worked on clients like Kristin Chenoweth, Kat Graham, and Geena Davis.<\/li>\n<li>Angela Soto is a New York-based hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Potempa is the creator of the Beachwaver and a celebrity hairstylist to clients like Camila Cabello, Lea Michele, and Romee Strijd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you have round, oval, square, or heart-shaped bone structure, ahead you&#8217;ll discover the most flattering bob for y-o-u. You can thank us later.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Round: Long Bob (AKA a Lob) <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hallebailey\u00a0\/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe best bob for a round face shape should lay below the chin to elongate it,\u201d Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown says, touting Selena Gomez and Emma Stone as prime examples. \u201cA deep side part and light face-framing highlights [like Gomez&#8217;s] will highlight features on a round face.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@selenagomez \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;ve got natural hair but are looking for a pin-straight finish, never underestimate the power of a quality flatiron. Not only will it give you silky-smooth strands, but it will also keep them healthy.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini, long bobs (or &#8220;lobs&#8221;) elongate round face shapes to draw the eye longer. From her deep side part down to that subtle inward curve, this romantic cut and style certainly complements Mindy Kaling&#8217;s features.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kendalljenner \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Angela Soto, a hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC, lobs help bring length to the face while slimming down the width. Her favorite celebrity renditions of the cut include Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner. \u201cWorn super smooth, in a center part, or styled in tousled beach waves with a side tuck behind the ear are the best styles.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If on the shorter side of a long bob, consider adding an angle or a touch of length in the front since this can help to elongate a round jawline.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oval: Chin-Length (or Just Beyond) Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cJust the opposite of round face shapes, it\u2019s best to have a shorter length bob with an oval face shape,\u201d Colombini explains, noting that Jessica Alba used to rock the cut flawlessly. In terms of a specific length, he says to opt for a chin- or just-below-chin-length.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To recreate Alba&#8217;s flipped ends, use a flat iron and curve inwards once you reach your mids and ends. To keep strands free of damage, especially when exposed to high temperatures, don&#8217;t forget to use a heat protectant before styling.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Prefer ultra-sleek bobs? Let Kim K be your muse. \u201cMy personal favorite for someone with an oval face shape is a blunt, chin-length bob like the one Kim Kardashian West wore in 2018,\u201d Brown shares. For added gloss, we recommend applying a shine serum.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can also add bangs to the mix. Soto says that since oval shapes tend to have more length in the forehead, they have the ability to wear a full fringe with their bob without it closing in on the face. We&#8217;re loving this textured take on Kerry Washington.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis style is best blown-out with a round brush for volume for a retro \u201880s-inspired look, best referenced by Michelle Pfeiffer in <em>Scarface<\/em>,\u201d Soto notes, adding that Bella Hadid and Katy Perry have brought the popular cut into the modern-day.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jourdan Dunn&#8217;s rolled shoulder-length bob looks lovely with her oval face shape. While shorter hair can appear too voluminous (think: poufy) at times, by adding soft layers and working with hair&#8217;s natural texture, you can achieve a look that is face-framing and flattering. The effect is both sophisticated and effortless.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Square: Mid-Length Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soto says square face shapes can\u2019t go wrong with strong, mid-length bobs. \u201cBecause of the strong jawline, this length defines that line, bringing out the beauty of this strong feature as opposed trying to take away from it,\u201d she says, pointing out that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber have rocked the look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. TV\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jennifer Hudson&#8217;s tapered lob is tr\u00e8s chic. By embracing her natural texture, Hudson nails an asymmetrical style that&#8217;s both airy and defined. Did we mention that this style also allows her to show off her gorgeous necklace stack? Well done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you fawn over Zo\u00eb Kravitz, it\u2019s time to consider a sweet and airy, layered bob. Switching up your part is an easy, yet effective way to change up your look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer to soften your jawline, as opposed to drawing attention to it, Brown says to consider a textured, piecey bob.\u00a0To copy the look, part your hair down the middle and use a wide-barrel wand or curling iron. Once cooled, run your fingers or a comb through your curls to loosen them up a bit. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart: Lob with Long Layers or Bangs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cA lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,\u201d Colombini says. He suggests opting for a more lived-in texture\u2014like Khloe Kardashian\u2019s tousled waves\u2014over something more structured.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@khloekardashian\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Khloe Kardashian&#8217;s curved bob creates fullness and shape that serves to bring balance and symmetry to her face. Also, by keeping a rounded shape with her &#8216;do, she avoids the boxy appearance that can accompany a shorter, blunt cut given her heart-shaped face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking to add another style element to the mix? \u201cAdding fringe to a bob is a great way to soften and balance heart-shaped faces,\u201d Brown explains, noting that Zendaya, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Richie have also all shown how it\u2019s done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa says that the key to the heart-shaped haircut looking balanced is to have something across the forehead (whether fully or side-swept) and something to fill in the negative space between the chin and shoulders\u2014as Reese Witherspoon does, above. \u201cThat\u2019s why the lob is great,\u201d she exclaims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp 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alt=\"Timothe Chalamet with a styled haircut in front of a solid background\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">How to Get Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet&#8217;s Famously Tousled Haircut\u2014Because We Miss His Curls<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Zendaya and Matilda Djerf collage\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jWSZj4Sa8duyGr2-LNuQmh0-lpc=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_wolfcut-butterflycut_LeadRecirc-e59dc5e14c634f849de468dda2bccd54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1hsSykHcA_CwGmVRfAznpxt_RiI=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/curvedbobs-de0ed8d4c093476dba595146fa0edcdf.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1hsSykHcA_CwGmVRfAznpxt_RiI=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/curvedbobs-de0ed8d4c093476dba595146fa0edcdf.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Elsa Hosk wearing a styled bob haircut and a sleeveless top looking towards the camera in natural lighting\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">15 Curved Bob Styles That Highlight the Beauty of a Sculptural Cut<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">There&#8217;s a Perfect Bob Hairstyle for Your Face Shape\u2014Here&#8217;s Where You&#8217;ll Find It<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Get your stylist on speed dial.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Lisa has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years. She began her career in beauty and fashion at QVC on their public relations team and made the move to beauty editorial shortly after.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Lisa DeSantis<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Lisa DeSantis\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4MiQfUQkcJXgk1iXywbVBORtusE=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LisaDeSantis-c6a485b31ca84a178eb1d543f2237bcf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4MiQfUQkcJXgk1iXywbVBORtusE=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LisaDeSantis-c6a485b31ca84a178eb1d543f2237bcf.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lisa DeSantis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nLisa DeSantis\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nLisa has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years. She began her career in beauty and fashion at QVC on their public relations team and made the move to beauty editorial shortly after.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 21, 2026 06:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re guilty of admiring the endless stream of celebrity bobs and talking yourself out of getting one, you might be doing yourself a disservice. Trading a mermaid-length mane for a chin- or collarbone-length cut may be daunting, but we assure you there&#8217;s a type of bob out there that&#8217;s made for <em>your<\/em> face. And<em>, <\/em>according to some of the industry&#8217;s most renowned stylists, there are ways to tailor a bob to your features. It all comes down to knowing the exact length, when to layer, and whether or not bangs should be a part of the mix.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Of course, we don&#8217;t expect you to go through this alone. We chatted with four celeb stylists to create the ultimate guide to choosing the best bob for every face shape.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alex Brown is a Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist with a client list that includes Cindy Crawford, Kendall Jenner, and Noah Cyrus.<\/li>\n<li>Jonathan Colombini is a celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf\u00a0Global Color Expert. He&#8217;s worked on clients like Kristin Chenoweth, Kat Graham, and Geena Davis.<\/li>\n<li>Angela Soto is a New York-based hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Potempa is the creator of the Beachwaver and a celebrity hairstylist to clients like Camila Cabello, Lea Michele, and Romee Strijd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you have round, oval, square, or heart-shaped bone structure, ahead you&#8217;ll discover the most flattering bob for y-o-u. You can thank us later.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Round: Long Bob (AKA a Lob) <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hallebailey\u00a0\/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe best bob for a round face shape should lay below the chin to elongate it,\u201d Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown says, touting Selena Gomez and Emma Stone as prime examples. \u201cA deep side part and light face-framing highlights [like Gomez&#8217;s] will highlight features on a round face.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@selenagomez \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;ve got natural hair but are looking for a pin-straight finish, never underestimate the power of a quality flatiron. Not only will it give you silky-smooth strands, but it will also keep them healthy.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini, long bobs (or &#8220;lobs&#8221;) elongate round face shapes to draw the eye longer. From her deep side part down to that subtle inward curve, this romantic cut and style certainly complements Mindy Kaling&#8217;s features.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kendalljenner \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Angela Soto, a hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC, lobs help bring length to the face while slimming down the width. Her favorite celebrity renditions of the cut include Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner. \u201cWorn super smooth, in a center part, or styled in tousled beach waves with a side tuck behind the ear are the best styles.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If on the shorter side of a long bob, consider adding an angle or a touch of length in the front since this can help to elongate a round jawline.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oval: Chin-Length (or Just Beyond) Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cJust the opposite of round face shapes, it\u2019s best to have a shorter length bob with an oval face shape,\u201d Colombini explains, noting that Jessica Alba used to rock the cut flawlessly. In terms of a specific length, he says to opt for a chin- or just-below-chin-length.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To recreate Alba&#8217;s flipped ends, use a flat iron and curve inwards once you reach your mids and ends. To keep strands free of damage, especially when exposed to high temperatures, don&#8217;t forget to use a heat protectant before styling.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Prefer ultra-sleek bobs? Let Kim K be your muse. \u201cMy personal favorite for someone with an oval face shape is a blunt, chin-length bob like the one Kim Kardashian West wore in 2018,\u201d Brown shares. For added gloss, we recommend applying a shine serum.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can also add bangs to the mix. Soto says that since oval shapes tend to have more length in the forehead, they have the ability to wear a full fringe with their bob without it closing in on the face. We&#8217;re loving this textured take on Kerry Washington.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis style is best blown-out with a round brush for volume for a retro \u201880s-inspired look, best referenced by Michelle Pfeiffer in <em>Scarface<\/em>,\u201d Soto notes, adding that Bella Hadid and Katy Perry have brought the popular cut into the modern-day.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jourdan Dunn&#8217;s rolled shoulder-length bob looks lovely with her oval face shape. While shorter hair can appear too voluminous (think: poufy) at times, by adding soft layers and working with hair&#8217;s natural texture, you can achieve a look that is face-framing and flattering. The effect is both sophisticated and effortless.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Square: Mid-Length Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soto says square face shapes can\u2019t go wrong with strong, mid-length bobs. \u201cBecause of the strong jawline, this length defines that line, bringing out the beauty of this strong feature as opposed trying to take away from it,\u201d she says, pointing out that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber have rocked the look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. TV\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jennifer Hudson&#8217;s tapered lob is tr\u00e8s chic. By embracing her natural texture, Hudson nails an asymmetrical style that&#8217;s both airy and defined. Did we mention that this style also allows her to show off her gorgeous necklace stack? Well done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you fawn over Zo\u00eb Kravitz, it\u2019s time to consider a sweet and airy, layered bob. Switching up your part is an easy, yet effective way to change up your look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer to soften your jawline, as opposed to drawing attention to it, Brown says to consider a textured, piecey bob.\u00a0To copy the look, part your hair down the middle and use a wide-barrel wand or curling iron. Once cooled, run your fingers or a comb through your curls to loosen them up a bit. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart: Lob with Long Layers or Bangs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cA lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,\u201d Colombini says. He suggests opting for a more lived-in texture\u2014like Khloe Kardashian\u2019s tousled waves\u2014over something more structured.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@khloekardashian\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Khloe Kardashian&#8217;s curved bob creates fullness and shape that serves to bring balance and symmetry to her face. Also, by keeping a rounded shape with her &#8216;do, she avoids the boxy appearance that can accompany a shorter, blunt cut given her heart-shaped face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking to add another style element to the mix? \u201cAdding fringe to a bob is a great way to soften and balance heart-shaped faces,\u201d Brown explains, noting that Zendaya, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Richie have also all shown how it\u2019s done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa says that the key to the heart-shaped haircut looking balanced is to have something across the forehead (whether fully or side-swept) and something to fill in the negative space between the chin and shoulders\u2014as Reese Witherspoon does, above. \u201cThat\u2019s why the lob is great,\u201d she exclaims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Haircuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/8mffYaWdOCWZcslgJ29h-eoFEV8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/thebestbobforfaceshape-017c6d0b390f4c9bb9d3936abce6857f.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with a bob haircut\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re guilty of admiring the endless stream of celebrity bobs and talking yourself out of getting one, you might be doing yourself a disservice. Trading a mermaid-length mane for a chin- or collarbone-length cut may be daunting, but we assure you there&#8217;s a type of bob out there that&#8217;s made for <em>your<\/em> face. And<em>, <\/em>according to some of the industry&#8217;s most renowned stylists, there are ways to tailor a bob to your features. It all comes down to knowing the exact length, when to layer, and whether or not bangs should be a part of the mix.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Of course, we don&#8217;t expect you to go through this alone. We chatted with four celeb stylists to create the ultimate guide to choosing the best bob for every face shape.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alex Brown is a Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist with a client list that includes Cindy Crawford, Kendall Jenner, and Noah Cyrus.<\/li>\n<li>Jonathan Colombini is a celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf\u00a0Global Color Expert. He&#8217;s worked on clients like Kristin Chenoweth, Kat Graham, and Geena Davis.<\/li>\n<li>Angela Soto is a New York-based hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Potempa is the creator of the Beachwaver and a celebrity hairstylist to clients like Camila Cabello, Lea Michele, and Romee Strijd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you have round, oval, square, or heart-shaped bone structure, ahead you&#8217;ll discover the most flattering bob for y-o-u. You can thank us later.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Round: Long Bob (AKA a Lob) <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hallebailey\u00a0\/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe best bob for a round face shape should lay below the chin to elongate it,\u201d Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown says, touting Selena Gomez and Emma Stone as prime examples. \u201cA deep side part and light face-framing highlights [like Gomez&#8217;s] will highlight features on a round face.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@selenagomez \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;ve got natural hair but are looking for a pin-straight finish, never underestimate the power of a quality flatiron. Not only will it give you silky-smooth strands, but it will also keep them healthy.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini, long bobs (or &#8220;lobs&#8221;) elongate round face shapes to draw the eye longer. From her deep side part down to that subtle inward curve, this romantic cut and style certainly complements Mindy Kaling&#8217;s features.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kendalljenner \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Angela Soto, a hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC, lobs help bring length to the face while slimming down the width. Her favorite celebrity renditions of the cut include Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner. \u201cWorn super smooth, in a center part, or styled in tousled beach waves with a side tuck behind the ear are the best styles.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If on the shorter side of a long bob, consider adding an angle or a touch of length in the front since this can help to elongate a round jawline.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oval: Chin-Length (or Just Beyond) Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cJust the opposite of round face shapes, it\u2019s best to have a shorter length bob with an oval face shape,\u201d Colombini explains, noting that Jessica Alba used to rock the cut flawlessly. In terms of a specific length, he says to opt for a chin- or just-below-chin-length.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To recreate Alba&#8217;s flipped ends, use a flat iron and curve inwards once you reach your mids and ends. To keep strands free of damage, especially when exposed to high temperatures, don&#8217;t forget to use a heat protectant before styling.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Prefer ultra-sleek bobs? Let Kim K be your muse. \u201cMy personal favorite for someone with an oval face shape is a blunt, chin-length bob like the one Kim Kardashian West wore in 2018,\u201d Brown shares. For added gloss, we recommend applying a shine serum.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can also add bangs to the mix. Soto says that since oval shapes tend to have more length in the forehead, they have the ability to wear a full fringe with their bob without it closing in on the face. We&#8217;re loving this textured take on Kerry Washington.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis style is best blown-out with a round brush for volume for a retro \u201880s-inspired look, best referenced by Michelle Pfeiffer in <em>Scarface<\/em>,\u201d Soto notes, adding that Bella Hadid and Katy Perry have brought the popular cut into the modern-day.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jourdan Dunn&#8217;s rolled shoulder-length bob looks lovely with her oval face shape. While shorter hair can appear too voluminous (think: poufy) at times, by adding soft layers and working with hair&#8217;s natural texture, you can achieve a look that is face-framing and flattering. The effect is both sophisticated and effortless.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Square: Mid-Length Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soto says square face shapes can\u2019t go wrong with strong, mid-length bobs. \u201cBecause of the strong jawline, this length defines that line, bringing out the beauty of this strong feature as opposed trying to take away from it,\u201d she says, pointing out that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber have rocked the look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. TV\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jennifer Hudson&#8217;s tapered lob is tr\u00e8s chic. By embracing her natural texture, Hudson nails an asymmetrical style that&#8217;s both airy and defined. Did we mention that this style also allows her to show off her gorgeous necklace stack? Well done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you fawn over Zo\u00eb Kravitz, it\u2019s time to consider a sweet and airy, layered bob. Switching up your part is an easy, yet effective way to change up your look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer to soften your jawline, as opposed to drawing attention to it, Brown says to consider a textured, piecey bob.\u00a0To copy the look, part your hair down the middle and use a wide-barrel wand or curling iron. Once cooled, run your fingers or a comb through your curls to loosen them up a bit. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart: Lob with Long Layers or Bangs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cA lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,\u201d Colombini says. He suggests opting for a more lived-in texture\u2014like Khloe Kardashian\u2019s tousled waves\u2014over something more structured.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@khloekardashian\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Khloe Kardashian&#8217;s curved bob creates fullness and shape that serves to bring balance and symmetry to her face. Also, by keeping a rounded shape with her &#8216;do, she avoids the boxy appearance that can accompany a shorter, blunt cut given her heart-shaped face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking to add another style element to the mix? \u201cAdding fringe to a bob is a great way to soften and balance heart-shaped faces,\u201d Brown explains, noting that Zendaya, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Richie have also all shown how it\u2019s done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa says that the key to the heart-shaped haircut looking balanced is to have something across the forehead (whether fully or side-swept) and something to fill in the negative space between the chin and shoulders\u2014as Reese Witherspoon does, above. \u201cThat\u2019s why the lob is great,\u201d she exclaims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Round: Long Bob (AKA a Lob) <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ghrR9SQTB1GJsjKCCdbJQTWccJk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.46.48PM-b4085aa339aa49b387f841589f10a66c.png\" width=\"982\" height=\"982\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Bailey with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hallebailey\u00a0\/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe best bob for a round face shape should lay below the chin to elongate it,\u201d Chicago-based celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown says, touting Selena Gomez and Emma Stone as prime examples. \u201cA deep side part and light face-framing highlights [like Gomez&#8217;s] will highlight features on a round face.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MPMQaczTyqUtdXPPZXq15BUeZFA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/selenalob-2ac34cf3c2f24e9fb0a74dde37992307.jpg\" width=\"942\" height=\"942\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Selena Gomez with her long bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@selenagomez \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;ve got natural hair but are looking for a pin-straight finish, never underestimate the power of a quality flatiron. Not only will it give you silky-smooth strands, but it will also keep them healthy.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/H9BbXLbG_neBgOkZqy7mySNG8V8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1473393711-1125f94fdf454821ab2dbd2bafd9d335.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini, long bobs (or &#8220;lobs&#8221;) elongate round face shapes to draw the eye longer. From her deep side part down to that subtle inward curve, this romantic cut and style certainly complements Mindy Kaling&#8217;s features.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D19XiDyWar0ZVj0KFZJ3RC4Y7tM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-12at2.52.04PM-74f1c59975404ebcbe7ae57691a2fe36.png\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kendall Jenner with her lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kendalljenner \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Angela Soto, a hairstylist and the owner of Baja Studio in NYC, lobs help bring length to the face while slimming down the width. Her favorite celebrity renditions of the cut include Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner. \u201cWorn super smooth, in a center part, or styled in tousled beach waves with a side tuck behind the ear are the best styles.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If on the shorter side of a long bob, consider adding an angle or a touch of length in the front since this can help to elongate a round jawline.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oval: Chin-Length (or Just Beyond) Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2X2EByKfCxomcAqZLrCkCed3we0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1386169377-be8253e6ad39498082d27a3e3a4b7d5f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jessica Alba with long bob and blonde highlights\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cJust the opposite of round face shapes, it\u2019s best to have a shorter length bob with an oval face shape,\u201d Colombini explains, noting that Jessica Alba used to rock the cut flawlessly. In terms of a specific length, he says to opt for a chin- or just-below-chin-length.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To recreate Alba&#8217;s flipped ends, use a flat iron and curve inwards once you reach your mids and ends. To keep strands free of damage, especially when exposed to high temperatures, don&#8217;t forget to use a heat protectant before styling.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UmtIwDjkOEgV8ZqIBMruvBxZD7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kim-87d562f8309945bfb4e1eca5ecc8f252.jpg\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1710\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kim Kardashian with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Prefer ultra-sleek bobs? Let Kim K be your muse. \u201cMy personal favorite for someone with an oval face shape is a blunt, chin-length bob like the one Kim Kardashian West wore in 2018,\u201d Brown shares. For added gloss, we recommend applying a shine serum.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ID1rfpDjNoAFpzrKkm_b2u0SSco=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2156825049-3562d5a56eb04de0b4c3c0ee13e6bcea.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kerry Washington with tousled lob and full bangs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can also add bangs to the mix. Soto says that since oval shapes tend to have more length in the forehead, they have the ability to wear a full fringe with their bob without it closing in on the face. We&#8217;re loving this textured take on Kerry Washington.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Ylgb1E0XkP0QXE3_qnKs-CkjuoM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/taylor-a6f1d5dd711440c0bb2f9f913a18d690.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Taylor Swift bob with bangs on oblong face\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis style is best blown-out with a round brush for volume for a retro \u201880s-inspired look, best referenced by Michelle Pfeiffer in <em>Scarface<\/em>,\u201d Soto notes, adding that Bella Hadid and Katy Perry have brought the popular cut into the modern-day.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4Pi22GCiWHeR2vIHL1aVqwl4dSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1470583875-b33c309f0d4b4abf90217eabfcc18f8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1999\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jourdan Dun with rolled lob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jourdan Dunn&#8217;s rolled shoulder-length bob looks lovely with her oval face shape. While shorter hair can appear too voluminous (think: poufy) at times, by adding soft layers and working with hair&#8217;s natural texture, you can achieve a look that is face-framing and flattering. The effect is both sophisticated and effortless.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Square: Mid-Length Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ChUENXfk_XgY0bbcnjywh83cAVY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at8.45.35AM-f07f4f3dfe8e4f7a8810bc697b6c598d.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hailey Bieber with her mid-length bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@haileybieber\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soto says square face shapes can\u2019t go wrong with strong, mid-length bobs. \u201cBecause of the strong jawline, this length defines that line, bringing out the beauty of this strong feature as opposed trying to take away from it,\u201d she says, pointing out that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber have rocked the look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vNKZzGD5dJadgAtiPfl72ef7130=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2197138281-8ddaa083cb9c4d01894a116e90f08487.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Hudson wearing glasses and wavy asymmetric bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. TV\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Jennifer Hudson&#8217;s tapered lob is tr\u00e8s chic. By embracing her natural texture, Hudson nails an asymmetrical style that&#8217;s both airy and defined. Did we mention that this style also allows her to show off her gorgeous necklace stack? Well done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/K4SHBGP1oTMVXCfk_WCNLDbzswY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/zoe-e21b7a68ae9b4601b55c7f5a7251ce08.jpg\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1596\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zoe Kravitz with her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you fawn over Zo\u00eb Kravitz, it\u2019s time to consider a sweet and airy, layered bob. Switching up your part is an easy, yet effective way to change up your look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/l6DejN4uC5PcRH8iC2VrOFo6_TE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/juliannebob-e57ed7930a03446f85867f51e53b7248.jpg\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1547\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julianne Hough with her textured bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer to soften your jawline, as opposed to drawing attention to it, Brown says to consider a textured, piecey bob.\u00a0To copy the look, part your hair down the middle and use a wide-barrel wand or curling iron. Once cooled, run your fingers or a comb through your curls to loosen them up a bit. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 04<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart: Lob with Long Layers or Bangs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ZGpuZxFDQvutDWeVVzFczS6DI0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kristen-05b47a0e6db04f2181a59ae48752de14.jpg\" width=\"2702\" height=\"2702\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kirsten Dunst with her layered lob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cA lob is the perfect choice for heart-shaped faces,\u201d Colombini says. He suggests opting for a more lived-in texture\u2014like Khloe Kardashian\u2019s tousled waves\u2014over something more structured.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ULRYKBiMht_1ZwbJXyQqWTM7E1I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-02-17at9.11.11AM-2335c9c0712447fca43490842b114526.png\" width=\"1130\" height=\"1132\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Khloe Kardashian shows off her bob.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@khloekardashian\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Khloe Kardashian&#8217;s curved bob creates fullness and shape that serves to bring balance and symmetry to her face. Also, by keeping a rounded shape with her &#8216;do, she avoids the boxy appearance that can accompany a shorter, blunt cut given her heart-shaped face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/0Jq17-dyOw1IWbnH5_P2MZ45VJo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ciarawithherbobwithbangs-5341040bdf4549528fed3e384ef077cf.jpg\" width=\"2385\" height=\"2385\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Ciara wearing a bob with bangs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking to add another style element to the mix? \u201cAdding fringe to a bob is a great way to soften and balance heart-shaped faces,\u201d Brown explains, noting that Zendaya, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Richie have also all shown how it\u2019s done.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tSazPAebef0wIsnsCzgsaiPgPc8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-4763325951-90ad67a998b44562926ac3e262a6228f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Reese Witherspoon with bangs and a bob\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa says that the key to the heart-shaped haircut looking balanced is to have something across the forehead (whether fully or side-swept) and something to fill in the negative space between the chin and shoulders\u2014as Reese Witherspoon does, above. \u201cThat\u2019s why the lob is great,\u201d she exclaims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/bob-haircuts-for-each-face-shape-11905888&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fbHyYVAFTpTtQAMsdkzT5I0GAFI=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/bobforfaceshapesocial-84a575513d614e708c749c19a0fe10a7.png&#8221;] There&#8217;s a Perfect Bob Hairstyle for Your Face Shape\u2014Here&#8217;s Where You&#8217;ll Find It Get your stylist on speed dial. By Lisa DeSantis Lisa DeSantis Lisa has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years. 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