10 Celebrity-Approved Lobs for When You Need a Little Refresh
In case you haven’t heard, it’s bobs, not florals, that are trending for spring. But if you’re not feeling quite as adventurous as Halle Berry (her cheekbone-length French bob is très chic) or Selena Gomez (her tousled tresses are ‘90s-approved), look no further than the “lob.”
Falling anywhere between the chin and the collarbone, the long bob (“lob” for short) is the go-to in-between cut. “It’s perfect for those who want a change, but don’t want to cut their hair too short,” hairstylist and founder of Salon Cheska María Baras previously told Vogue. The cut can be more blunt and angular (think Victoria Beckham in the early aughts) or more flowy and movement-driven, like Kim Kardashian’s “clavi-cut,” a specific “lob” that falls right at the collarbone.
“It’s incredibly versatile because it suits lots of different face shapes and can be easily adapted when styled,” Baras said, adding that it looks good with different hair parts and bangs, and can still be styled in an updo thanks to its length. So, if you’re in need of a little inspiration, here are some of our favorite “lobs.”
Kendall Jenner
Anok Yai
Penélope Cruz
Kim Kardashian
Lori Harvey
Yara Shahidi
Hailey Bieber
Julianne Moore
Victoria Beckham
Tracee Ellis Ross
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lob, or “long bob,” falls anywhere between the chin and the collarbone. It’s a versatile, in-between length for those who want a change without committing to a shorter cut, according to hairstylist Cheska María Baras.
A clavi-cut, as worn by Kim Kardashian, is a specific type of lob that falls right at the collarbone, distinguishing it from shorter or more blunt lob variations.
Celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Anok Yai, Penélope Cruz, Kim Kardashian, Lori Harvey, Yara Shahidi, Hailey Bieber, Julianne Moore, Victoria Beckham, and Tracee Ellis Ross have been spotted with lob haircuts.
Yes. Hairstylist Cheska María Baras notes that the lob suits a wide range of face shapes and can be adapted through styling, different partings, bangs, or worn in an updo despite its shorter length.
A bob typically ends above the shoulders, while a lob extends further down to anywhere between the chin and collarbone, offering a longer, more versatile transitional length between short and long hair.