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A textured chin-length bob featuring a short, blunt fringe across the mid-forehead. Heavy layers throughout the cut create a tousled, wavy silhouette that expands at the cheekbones and finishes with wispy ends at the jaw.
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This cut is ideal for oval, heart, and diamond face shapes as the volume at the cheekbones balances the chin, while the short fringe highlights the eyes and brow line. It works best for those with naturally wavy or straight hair of medium density that can support heavy internal layering without becoming too sparse at the ends. This style is perfect for individuals who enjoy a lived-in, effortless look and are willing to use styling products to achieve a messy, textured finish.
Request a chin-length bob with a short, blunt fringe cut straight across the mid-forehead to create a strong horizontal line. Ask for heavy internal layers throughout to remove weight and encourage a tousled, voluminous silhouette that expands outward around the cheekbones. Ensure the stylist uses point-cutting on the perimeter to achieve wispy, soft ends at the jawline rather than a solid, heavy horizontal base.
Expect to visit the salon every four to six weeks to keep the short fringe from overgrowing and to maintain the structured layers. Daily styling requires a texturizing spray or sea salt spray applied to damp hair, followed by air-drying or diffusing to enhance the wavy, messy shape.
Yes, but the layers must be adjusted to account for shrinkage, and the fringe may require a longer length or more weight to prevent it from springing up too high.
Use a small-barrel curling iron or flat iron to create random bends, then break them up with a dry texture spray to mimic the natural movement of the tousled silhouette.
This cut adds width at the cheekbones, which may emphasize roundness; however, a slightly longer fringe or more vertical volume can help elongate the face if desired.
The heavy layering allows it to transition into a shaggy lob comfortably, though the blunt micro-fringe will require frequent trims to stay out of the eyes.
Explore a few similar looks you can try next.
A chin-length bob with an asymmetrical silhouette, featuring one side tucked behind the ear and the other side cascading in loose, piecey waves. An off-center part and internal layering add significant body and movement throughout.
A sleek, chin-length bob styled behind the ears with a sharp side part. The uniform lengths are polished flat against the head and terminate in a distinct outward flip.
A precise, chin-length blunt cut with a sharp center part and a high-shine, smooth finish tucked behind both ears.
A structured chin-length bob with a deep side part that allows the hair to be tucked neatly behind one ear. The straight texture is finished with texturized, choppy edges for a lived-in look.