Bobs & Hairstyles
Chin-Length Bob vs. Lob: Which to Choose
The main decision when going shorter is how far to go. A chin bob is a stronger statement and more maintenance; a lob is softer and easier to live with.
Statement vs. subtlety
A chin-length bob is unmistakable and photographs boldly. A lob looks like a trim to most people until they look closely.
Styling time
Shorter bobs show their shape or lack of it immediately, so they often need a quick blow-dry. A lob air-dries acceptably more often.
Grow-out
A lob grows into long hair with no awkward stage. A chin bob passes through a few months of in-between length first.
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