
Sleek Layered Bob
A shoulder-length cut featuring soft internal layers and a crisp side part for a smooth, face-framing silhouette.

A polished, chin-skimming bob with a smooth texture and a deep side-swept fringe that frames the eyes.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Sleek Swept Bob look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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This refined cut is ideal for oval, heart, and diamond face shapes, as the side-swept fringe creates a flattering diagonal line that highlights the eyes and cheekbones. It works best for straight or slightly wavy hair with medium to high density, providing enough weight to keep the blunt baseline from flaring out. This style is perfect for individuals who prefer a polished, professional aesthetic and are comfortable with a daily styling routine involving heat tools to maintain a frizz-free finish.
Ask for a blunt, chin-length bob with no graduation and very minimal internal layering to maintain a thick, solid perimeter. Specify a deep side part with a heavy, sweeping fringe that is cut at an angle from the eyebrow down to the top of the cheekbone for an eye-framing effect. The stylist should use a point-cutting technique on the very ends of the fringe for movement, while keeping the rest of the cut sharp, smooth, and geometrically precise.
To keep the sharp perimeter and the fringe at the correct eye-framing length, a trim every 6 to 8 weeks is necessary. Daily upkeep requires a blow-dryer with a concentrator nozzle and a flat iron to ensure the surface remains smooth, paired with a high-quality heat protectant and a lightweight smoothing serum.
While it can be adapted, this specific silhouette relies on a flat, glass-like texture; curly hair would require daily thermal straightening and heavy product use to achieve the same sleek effect.
Because it is a precision blunt cut, humidity may cause the ends to flip or the fringe to lose its sweep. Using an anti-humidity spray and a flat iron is essential for maintaining the polished look in damp weather.
The fringe is cut specifically to be swept to one side to create that diagonal line; while you can move the part, the layering of the fringe is optimized for a deep side-parted configuration.
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