Bobs & Hairstyles
Growing a Bob Back Out: What to Expect
Hair grows about half an inch a month, so a chin bob takes roughly a year to reach the shoulders and longer to feel truly long again. The middle stage is manageable with a plan.
Get shaping trims, not length trims
Ask your stylist to tidy the shape without taking length off the bottom. This keeps the cut looking intentional as it grows.
Use the awkward length
Half-up styles, clips, and light waves get you through the phase where the front pieces are too short to tuck behind your ears.
Expect a plateau feeling
Growth is steady but slow to notice. Photos a month apart show progress that the mirror hides.
Fake the bob before you commit to it
Bob Haircut Filter turns one photo into a viral haircut-reveal video in a few minutes. Free on the App Store.