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Bob vs Lob: Free Haircut Length Planner
Compare bob vs lob lengths around your tie-back needs, styling routine and grow-out plans. Download a free consultation report to discuss with your stylist.
Choose four preferences to build a salon brief. Your answers stay in this browser tab.
A brief your stylist can work with
Your result will include your choices, a suggested discussion direction, four trade-offs and three questions for your stylist.
This free plan uses editorial rules based on your answers. It is not AI photo analysis, a cutting prescription or a guarantee of the finished look. Confirm length, texture and growth patterns in person.
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Start with what your hair must do on an ordinary day. A lob leaves more length to work with, but the name alone does not guarantee a ponytail: the shortest front and nape pieces matter. Mark two dry outlines on a reference photo and compare them with your usual parting. If you are undecided, discuss a longer first cut and a separate decision about going shorter. This tool organizes your priorities; it cannot measure your hair or predict the finished cut.
How the result is decided
Each answer adds one explicit planning note. The headline prioritizes practical constraints such as tying hair back, avoiding heat or limited styling time. There is no hidden suitability percentage. Change an answer and generate again to compare.
Questions before you choose
Can a lob always go into a ponytail?
No. Front layers and nape pieces may still fall out. Demonstrate your actual ponytail position and ask the stylist to check every section before cutting.
Is a bob easier to maintain than a lob?
Length alone cannot decide that. Discuss drying, the finish you want and how precisely you want to retain the outline. A short cut can still require frequent shaping.
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Style background and source
The Right Hairstyles compares bob and lob lengths and links the decision to styling and upkeep. Our independent questionnaire focuses on practical length constraints.
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