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French bob haircut
A short bob that ends at the jawline, paired with straight, blunt bangs just above the eyebrows. Chic yet slightly undone, it carries an effortless Parisian air.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy
- Face shapes
- Oval, heart, long, diamond
How would French Bob look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a French bob. Please end it at my jawline, a little tousled rather than perfectly neat, with straight, blunt bangs just above my eyebrows. Very few layers.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Highlights the eyes and cheekbones
- Looks chic even air-dried
- Balances a long face
Keep in mind
- The bangs need a trim every 3–4 weeks
- Bangs can puff up on very curly hair
Similar styles
Colors that go well with French Bob
About French Bob
Two things set a French bob apart from a classic bob: it’s shorter, and bangs are a must. The ends stop at or just above the jawline and are usually left a little tousled. The appeal isn’t a perfect blow-dry but a relaxed texture that looks air-dried.
Because the bangs shorten the forehead, the cut balances long and heart-shaped faces and puts the eyes front and center. It also looks great on oval and diamond faces. On a very round face, slightly longer, more textured bangs look softer. It takes its shape most easily on straight and wavy hair.
Does a French bob need bangs?
The classic French bob has bangs. Without them, it becomes a short, chin-length bob. If you’re not sure bangs suit you, try it on your own photo first.
Does a French bob work on thick hair?
Yes, but at this length thick hair can widen at the sides. Some internal thinning by your stylist balances the shape. On curly hair, it’s worth discussing how the bangs will sit beforehand.
How many credits does it take to try French Bob in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
French Bob is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.