The French always seem to get it right when it comes to style and the French bob is no exception! Characterized by a blunt ear-length cut that is often accompanied by bangs, this ultra-stylish look oozes with attitude. The look isn’t for everyone, but it can certainly be adjusted to work with your face shape and personal style.
What is French Bob?
A French bob is a haircut characterized by a blunt, bold cut that reaches somewhere between the chin and the ears. French bobs are often, but not always, paired with straight-across brow-length bangs.
The Best French Bob Styles
Read on to see the top 25 French bob hairstyles we can’t stop gushing over.
1. French Bob with Bangs
This French bob with bangs may be longer than your typical look, but it certainly has the blunt cut that is synonymous with the style. Minimal layering defines this look and shows off a gorgeous face underneath.
2. Short and Wispy French Bob
Like most of these cuts, this short bob has a very effortless, ‘undone’ vibe that is typical of French style in general. If your hair has some natural wave or texture, have no fear! This is the look for you.
3. Totally Curly French Bob
Hello, volume! A curly bob can be perfect for hot climates to keep hair off of your neck. This particular look has tons of body thanks to its round-cut shape.
4. Wavy French Bob
Dress up your haircut with some ringlets for the perfect wavy French bob. For a glamorous, retro vibe, go for a side part. Give curls a tousle so they don’t look too perfect.
5. Shaggy French Bob
Forget about being neat, this French shaggy bob is embracing a messy style. With colorful highlights, it’s ideal for the punk princess. Feel free to wear your bob without color, too. Just give it a tousle before you head out the door.
6. Blonde Bob
So often we see this cut on darker hair, but it works just as well in lighter hues. If you’re looking for a chic way to elevate your short hair, go for a French blonde bob. Piecey bangs are the icing on the cake for this look.
7. Asymmetrical French Bob
An asymmetrical French bob provides an edgy twist on a classic style. The look is best with a side part and no more than a two-inch difference between each length of hair. We love it with a freshly chopped fringe.
8. True French Bob
If you want to get technical, then take a look at this very short French bob. Hair should be cut to hit the top of cheekbones. Add bangs to create a frame to surround your beautiful eyes.
9. French Bob for Fine Hair
If your hair lacks volume, you’re probably already aware that short lengths work best. Consider trying a french bob for fine hair. This cute and quirky look is ideal because it takes little to no styling.
10. French Bob for Round Face
Full face shapes should be aware of the length of their bob so as to elongate, instead of emphasize, roundness. This bob for round face hits at the back of the jaw, making the chin appear longer.
11. Side Part French Bob
This French side part lob with no fringe is great if bangs aren’t your thing. To make it French, the majority of hair should be cut the same length. For interest, add long side bangs to blend into the rest of the hair.
12. Chin-Length French Bob
The beret says it all! This vintage French bob haircut is pretty much your classic French Bob, just worn a little longer. Chin-length bobs are more versatile for round face shapes than the ear-length version.
1. Micro Bob with Baby Bangs
The earliest versions of French bobs feature a blunt cut as depicted here. The straight micro bangs direct focus on the eyes and brows while the remaining hair falling just below the ears set that petite jawline and gorgeous neck on full display. This look is worth a shot for straight-haired ladies.
2. Blunt Bangs + Beach Waves
Look like a French Madame by opting for blunt bangs cut straight across the forehead. Couple them with choppy layers falling at jaw length. Get an instant summery look by adding beach waves to the hair and finish off with a spritz of hairspray.
3. Flipped-In Bouncy Bob
An ideal example of a soft round French bob with bangs. Women getting on in years can get a youthful appeal by chopping their tresses anywhere between the chin and jawline with slightly textured ends. Use a straightener to curl the tips inward for a fuller look. Simply wow!
4. Asymmetrical Bob and Bangs
How about adding a funky twist to an otherwise sophisticated French bob? Keep one side prominently longer than the other with asymmetrical bangs elongating across the forehead. Spice up the look further with an undercut at the back and some highlights. Regular touch-ups are a must though.
5. Curly Crop
Bob with bangs looks great if you wear glasses. A Parisian women’s cut works best with textured tresses. Get a carefree appeal while showing off your naturally curly mane with a crop at chin length and tousled bangs. Ask the hairstylist for full layers to avoid a boring look and lighten the tips for a refreshing finish.
6. Face-Framing Layers
Turn around some heads by getting a new hair color along with a fresh haircut. Opt for a wispy fringe to avoid a suffocated look and create a soft graduation along the sides only with feathered layers. Complete the look with a platinum blonde shade and bold red lips.
7. Choppy Ginger Bob
Add some movement and texture to the hair by getting choppy layers and uneven bangs. Coming towards the hair color, enjoy being a redhead by getting coppery orange roots that lighten to a golden tinge reaching the ends. Boost the volume further with some chic loose waves and voila!
8. Arched Bangs, Chin-Length Chop
Here is a French bob with bangs perfect for elderly ladies with oblong faces looking to shed off a few years. Frame the face with an arched fringe elongating softly towards the sides creating a dome shape while keeping the remaining tresses at chin level. Finish off with a light blonde hair shade.
9. Ultra-Thick Fringe
Achieve a dramatic look by brushing all the hair from the middle of the head forward and snipping it just above the eyes to get an ultra-thick fringe that is sure to drop some jaws. Opt for an angular cut along the sides with the longest strands reaching just above the chin at the front.
10. Curtain Bangs + Ombre Bob
Curtain bangs are the chicest of all and look fabulous with short haircuts. Create some texture with soft layers and use a barrel brush and a hairdryer to flip the ends outward at the front and inward along the sides. A natural-looking dark to light ombre is worth a shot too!
11. Classic French Bob
Short bobs are always a trend and french bobs are ideal to frame the face without much effort. The strands are cut short to bend around the cheeks by themselves with thick straight bangs making those gorgeous eyes the center of attention. Keep the layering minimal for a sleek finish.
12. Asian Mini Bob
Asian women can take a break from their long thick tresses by rocking a French-style bob for a change. Make the chin appear longer in the case of a chubby round face by keeping the hair at jaw length. Tousle the bangs to stand against the remaining sleek mane.
13. Micro Bob with Baby Bangs
The earliest versions of French bobs feature a blunt cut as depicted here. The straight micro bangs direct focus on the eyes and brows while the remaining hair falling just below the ears set that petite jawline and gorgeous neck on full display. This look is worth a shot for straight-haired ladies.
14. Blunt Bangs + Beach Waves
Look like a French Madame by opting for blunt bangs cut straight across the forehead. Couple them with choppy layers falling at jaw length. Get an instant summery look by adding beach waves to the hair and finish off with a spritz of hairspray.
15. Flipped-In Bouncy Bob
An ideal example of a soft round French bob with bangs. Women getting on in years can get a youthful appeal by chopping their tresses anywhere between the chin and jawline with slightly textured ends. Use a straightener to curl the tips inward for a fuller look. Simply wow!
16. Asymmetrical Bob and Bangs
How about adding a funky twist to an otherwise sophisticated French bob? Keep one side prominently longer than the other with asymmetrical bangs elongating across the forehead. Spice up the look further with an undercut at the back and some highlights. Regular touch-ups are a must though.
17. Curly Crop
Bob with bangs looks great if you wear glasses. A Parisian women’s cut works best with textured tresses. Get a carefree appeal while showing off your naturally curly mane with a crop at chin length and tousled bangs. Ask the hairstylist for full layers to avoid a boring look and lighten the tips for a refreshing finish.
18. Face-Framing Layers
Turn around some heads by getting a new hair color along with a fresh haircut. Opt for a wispy fringe to avoid a suffocated look and create a soft graduation along the sides only with feathered layers. Complete the look with a platinum blonde shade and bold red lips.
19. Choppy Ginger Bob
Add some movement and texture to the hair by getting choppy layers and uneven bangs. Coming towards the hair color, enjoy being a redhead by getting coppery orange roots that lighten to a golden tinge reaching the ends. Boost the volume further with some chic loose waves and voila!
20. Arched Bangs, Chin-Length Chop
Here is a French bob with bangs perfect for elderly ladies with oblong faces looking to shed off a few years. Frame the face with an arched fringe elongating softly towards the sides creating a dome shape while keeping the remaining tresses at chin level. Finish off with a light blonde hair shade.
21. Ultra-Thick Fringe
Achieve a dramatic look by brushing all the hair from the middle of the head forward and snipping it just above the eyes to get an ultra-thick fringe that is sure to drop some jaws. Opt for an angular cut along the sides with the longest strands reaching just above the chin at the front.
22. Curtain Bangs + Ombre Bob
Curtain bangs are the chicest of all and look fabulous with short haircuts. Create some texture with soft layers and use a barrel brush and a hairdryer to flip the ends outward at the front and inward along the sides. A natural-looking dark to light ombre is worth a shot too!
23. Classic French Bob
Short bobs are always a trend and french bobs are ideal to frame the face without much effort. The strands are cut short to bend around the cheeks by themselves with thick straight bangs making those gorgeous eyes the center of attention. Keep the layering minimal for a sleek finish.
25. Asian Mini Bob
Asian women can take a break from their long thick tresses by rocking a French-style bob for a change. Make the chin appear longer in the case of a chubby round face by keeping the hair at jaw length. Tousle the bangs to stand against the remaining sleek mane.
It’s clear that these hairstyles are as easy to wear as it is sophisticated. The look is all about effortlessness, so if your hair is cut just right, then you don’t need styling at all. Which french bob was your favorite?
FAQs
Yes! A French bob is a low-maintenance haircut because even if your hair grows quickly, it will look good as it grows out. This haircut isn’t one where you will look bad if it takes you a little extra time to get in to see your stylist.
An authentic French bob has an ear-length cut with straight across bangs. Even French bob variations keep the hair length shorter than the chin.
Regular bobs do not pay as much attention to the bangs and are often chin-length or longer. A French bob is a stylish wedge-shaped cut, while a regular bob can come in many shapes.
The standard, ear-length French bob works best for people with oval or square faces. However, people with round or heart-shaped faces can still look great with a French bob variation!
Rounder faces need French bobs that go slightly longer, closer to the chin, to help elongate the face.
A traditional French bob is ear-length, but variations on the French bob can allow up to chin-length.
It depends! If you’re going for the blunt look, fewer layers will make the cut more dramatic. However, as long as the length at the bottom is all the same, you can have layers added to your French bob.
Whether you choose to add layers to your French bob depends on your hair type and the look you are going for. If you want a shaggy French bob, layers are a must!
Yes, the traditional French girl bob has bangs. However, there are many variations of the standard French bob, and not all of them have bangs.