The LOB

The long bob, or ‘lob’ as it’s been nicknamed, is without doubt the hairstyle of the summer. A flattering collarbone-length cut, the beauty of this hairstyle is that it suits everyone, promise!

Currently the most requested haircut in salons up and down the country, mid-length hair is having a moment and it’s all because of the lob – a shoulder-skimming style that can be worn in a multitude of ways – up or down, sleek or tousled. In short, this hair trend ticks every box.

Don’t be afraid to play around with the shape of your lob either. Choose from the one-length lob with blunt ends and an immaculate finish or try the choppy graduated lob that hangs slightly lower around the front of your face than at the back.

Other highlights of this haircut include the fact that it’s suitable for women of every age – not too frumpy or too ‘fashion’, it’s found a balance between wearable and most wanted. It gets another gold star for being low maintenance with its easy-to-grow-out credentials allowing for less trips to the salon, while as an extra Brucey bonus, the lob will magically slim down the face by creating the illusion of length so if you want to instantly drop a dress size, this is by far the easiest way to do it!

“If your hair type is too fine, coarse or curly you need to speak to your stylist and decide whether it will work for you.” Jason Cocking, manager of Lisa Shepherd London also points out the importance of colour: “The only rule is that the colour has to be utterly gorgeous - the lob looks particularly great in putty blondes, nut browns and copper.”