A lob, or long bob, is a form of haircut that is a variant of the classic bob cut). It is cut just above the shoulders, at shoulder level, or just below). The lob is a modern twist on a classic style that flatters every face shape and hair texture. Here are some key things to know before getting a lob:

• Definition: A lob haircut or long bob is a womens hairstyle cut between the chin and collarbone.

• Layering: The piecey, lived-in lob haircut is so versatile and has so much movement because of the soft layering throughout the ends.

• Face shape: If you have a more round or square face shape, you don’t want to have any layers cut too close to your jawline. This cut does have longer layers throughout to keep it soft in the ends, so nothing cut shorter than mid-neck is best.

• Styling options: The length has so many styling options, even though it’s not considered long.

• Hair texture: If you need a lob haircut that works for fine hair, try adding subtle highlights to create more dimension. This will add the illusion of more hair.

Lob hairstyles can look super soft even when trimmed shaggy and styled disheveled. The lob haircut works well with all hair textures, but straight hair seems to be its best match. Straighter hair gives a more structured and sleeker appearance. The lob is a great hairstyle to try for the spring when you want to go short but not too short.