A chin-length bob with bangs forms a modern, short to medium hairstyle. The fringe is what makes it versatile to most facial structures, flattering women of any age.
Stylist Kate Convery from Providence, RI considers this style effortless if cut appropriately. “It gives instant style and edge if you’re looking for something chic and bold,” she points out.
This bob can look very youthful on most face shapes. It accentuates features of round faces and creates an illusion of an elongated shape. It even softens sharp lines on square or heart-shaped faces.
What a chin-length haircut lacks is a lot of different ways to style it. “Bobbed hair wouldn’t work if you like to pull your hair back or wear it up. The cut itself is the style alone,” states Convery.
A short bob with a fringe is ideal for ladies with thin, fine hair. Thicker locks need tons of weight removal and added texture to prevent the “helmet” appearance. Convery notes, “I cut my short bobs with a straight razor to give them a softer, more effortless finish.”
Before settling for a specific haircut, go through a consultation with a professional. Make sure it fits your face shape, hair texture, density, and lifestyle.
Looking for new hair inspiration? Check out these images of the most popular chin-length bobs with bangs!
#1: Copper and White Color Block on a Bob with Bangs
Add some serious edge to your look with this copper and white color block. It looks best on a chin-length bob with bangs for thick hair. With the perfect length, this cut allows you to style your bangs to the side or straight across. To keep the volume and texture of your hair, opt for a volumizing mousse or a salt-based spray. Use it on your roots before blow-drying to help pump up the volume and keep your style looking great all day.
#2: Silver Chin-Length Bob with Bottleneck Bangs
A silver chin-length bob with bottleneck bangs is an excellent haircut and style. Pick the most flattering length of your bob and just the right fullness of your bangs. It will create a balanced look. To maintain this hairstyle, I recommend seeing your stylist every 6-8 weeks. Keep the cut layered in the back to add volume and movement. It will really give your aging hair the style it needs to look chic.
#3: Fresh Bob Cut with Blonde Highlights
This stylish chin-length bob cut is perfect for women over 50 who desire a fresh and modern look. Layers that flatter the face and highlights that add brightness and texture. So this cut will bring out your best features. As an experienced stylist, I suggest using a volumizing mousse to give your hair the lift and shape it needs. Regular trims are helpful to keep your bob looking vibrant and in shape – so don’t forget to come back every 6 weeks.
#4: Sharp Chin-Length Cut with Wispy Bangs
With a sharp chin-length cut, a long face, and a large forehead will be beautifully accentuated. The wispy bangs will frame your face, giving you a modern yet romantic look. To ensure this style is perfect for you, my advice would be to spend time cutting the bangs. Make sure they fall in the right place. And don’t forget to use a good hairspray to keep them in place all day!
#5: Super Cute Bob with Curtain Bangs Makeover
This super cute bob with curtain bangs makeover is everything you hope for when chopping off your hair. This roaring 20s-inspired length and shape give a vintage and edgy look. A haircut every 6-8 weeks is needed to maintain your bangs and short length, and make it easy to wear your hair. This length is also one of the best ways to highlight your lips and jawbone.
#6: Amazing Precision Cut Bob
Precision cuts look amazing when worn simple. I suggest keeping the part in the middle to give an even amount of hair on each side. And, cutting to the jaw gives maximum impact. When asking for a full fringe state clearly where you want it to sit above the eyebrow. It looks so edgy but keeping it longer also works well.
#7: Razor Cut Tousled Bob
If you wear your hair air-dried or tousled, then a razor cut style would work great for your routine. To maintain a polished look, the length can vary from a bob to a mid-length style. And, it can send you back to the salon around every 6 to 8 weeks.
#8: Soft Bob Cut with Curtain Bangs
A soft bob cut with curtain bangs is an adorable style that women love! Adding some waves will make you look like you have a lot of volume and it will take you no time to style. Who doesn’t love a cute and easy style?
#9: Adorable Bob Cut with Wispy Fringe
Consider an adorable bob cut with a wispy fringe for a classic style with a twist. This is a great cut for women with thin or thick hair. An important thing to keep in mind is where the length hits. I like the hair to hit just below the chin to emphasize the neck and make it look longer.
#10: Mature Short Bob with Thin Bangs
If you have fine hair and are looking for a way to make it appear fuller, I highly recommend a short, blunt bob. As a stylist, I always tell clients that if your hair density is something that concerns you, your best bet is to keep it all one length. The shorter you choose to go with your bob, the fuller it will appear.
#11: Dark Brown French Bob with Fringe
A dark brown French bob with fringe is a classic look. Perfect for naturally brown or dark hair tones, dark brown hair can add richness to darker facial features and compliment many skin tones. The addition of the face-framing and shape brought by a French bob with fringe really pulls the color and features of the face together. Ask your stylist about color tone options to best suit your features and skin tone.
#12: White Blonde with Side Bangs for Women Over 60
The white blonde bob with side bangs is a spot-on hairstyle for women over 60. It’s an easy-to-maintain-and-wear haircut but when it comes to the color, you have to be prepared for a bit of golden hue popping out. If you want to cancel the warmth don’t forget to buy a purple shampoo like Maroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Shampoo and use it once every 5 to 7 washes.
#13: Graduated Bob with Long Bangs
Long bangs on a short, graduated bob will make eyes of any color pop. Rounded bob haircuts that graze the chin and jawline and with a fringe require more frequent trims than others. Don’t forget to also ask your stylist for ways to style your chin-length stacked bob with bangs while they’re a bit more grown out.
#14: Peachy Chin-Length Bob with Bangs
A chin-length bob hairstyle is already a classic, but adding bangs and soft curls can provide a big change to our go-to haircut. Bob hairstyles are popular and work with, or without bangs, depending on your preference. Bangs can be a great addition for any hair type, and add a sense of youthfulness to the wearer. Such a chin-length messy bob with bangs appears full, tidy, and timeless!
#15: Undercut Bob with Wispy Bangs
Looking for some low-commitment creativity? Try a short undercut bob with wispy bangs! The wispy bob with bangs haircut is a timeless look, and this version still serves that vision, but! The undercut sides and back add a creative edge and fashion-forward flair. The best part? The top layers of your hair will cover the undercut as it grows out, making the weeks in between trims a breeze!
#16: Sleek Bob with Bangs for Black Women
A short chin-length bob with bangs is a sleek and chic style for black women of any age. When it comes to shorter crops, bobs and bangs go hand and hand, and can truly transform your entire look. Bobs look particularly beautiful with a soft, curtain bang or a super straight, full fringe.
#17: Textured and Lived-In Bob Cut
While many bob cuts are sleek and precise, this textured, lived-in version is especially stunning. Shorter haircuts with bangs always make a big impact, especially when paired with tousled, loose waves and shattered ends. Utilizing texture alongside your chin-length wavy bob will give your cut extra movement and a modern edge, creating an eye-catching finish.
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#18: Classic Bob with Bangs Hairstyle
Need an always-on-trend hairstyle? Go for a classic bob with bangs! The chin-length French bob with bangs is a very flattering choice and looks extra stellar with the addition of bangs. This timeless style is fashion forward but also simple to maintain, making styling time easier and faster!
#19: One-Length Bob with Blunt Fringe
Women with fine hair will find a one-length bob and blunt fringe to be transformative for their natural texture. In general, hairstyles with short bangs do wonders for fine and thin hair, and so do one-length cuts. Not only will the bangs help create an illusion of fullness around an oval face shape, but a chin-length bob for fine hair can feature blunt ends to also create fullness throughout your lengths.
#20: Asymmetrical Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
Another popular hairstyle with bangs is the feathered, asymmetrical chin-length bob with side-swept bangs. It works well on wavy hair. A side-swept fringe is a great choice for any woman wanting to dip their toes in the world of bangs without making the full commitment. This is an ideal asymmetrical chin-length bob with bangs for a round face as the longer side will blend seamlessly into the fringe.
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#21: Short Bob with Bangs and Layers
If you’re looking to add softness to your face, a chin-length bob with bangs and layers is a perfect style choice. Maybe you have fine lines, wrinkles, or just want a softer look—a chin-length bob with bangs for fine hair looks great with soft layers, adding a feminine touch.
#22: Jaw-Length Bobbed Hair
A jaw-length bob hairstyle is sleek and sophisticated, however, it is not recommended for heart, pear, or square-shaped faces as it can make the face shape appear wide. For round and oval-shaped faces, this chin-length bob with blunt bangs hairstyle is a knockout with bold lines. Ask your stylist to blunt cut the perimeter and the eyebrow-skimming bangs if you are feeling daring.
#23: Messy Bob with Curtain Bangs
Try a messy bob if you like having your hair a short to medium-length and want to try out curtain bangs. Curtain bangs are not just for long hair lengths, and this popular style fringe is all the rage. A chin-length angled bob with bangs is just a perfect pair on any face shape, and the only time it is not recommended to have bangs is if you have a strong cowlick in your hairline as they can become difficult to style. A messy chin-length bob with curtain bangs adds a very soft, romantic feel, as well as add shape and body to your hairstyle.
#24: Low-Maintenance Bob with Side-Parted Bangs
For women wanting something low-maintenance, try a chin-length bob with side-parted bangs. The structure of the cut will make styling ridiculously easy, and pairing it with a side part is a beautiful but low-hassle option. When blow-drying a structured chin-length bob with long bangs, make sure to follow the round of the head as it will give the smoothest result.
#25: Modern Bob with Bangs and Balayage
A bob with bangs is a timeless look, but make it modern by pairing it with a balayage. A blunt chin-length bob with bangs for straight hair is flattering on all face shapes, so don’t be afraid to try it. Add honey-colored balayage highlights to elevate this classic cut to the next level.
#26: Chin-Length Bob with Fringe
Consider trying this chin-length bob with a fringe for thick hair. This cut is not going away anytime soon, and is universally flattering. By adding texture, layers, and a wispy fringe, you create a much softer-looking bob than the traditional cut that softens the edges of square face shapes. This makes a great option for women of all styles.
#27: Cute Bob with Fringe Bangs
Fringes bring any cute and sleek bob to the next level, and level it up even more by making it asymmetrical! Adding lots of texture with the product during the styling process of your chin-length bob with wispy bangs hairstyle will create a lot of visual interest, and is a guaranteed way to turn heads. Use a sea salt spray or texture spray after blow-drying to create texture and volume.