Box bob: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber
Box bob is a short cut listed under women's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a straight blunt bob cut to one even length at the jawline with a square, boxy outline that keeps its full width at the bottom, a deep side part, the ends cut straight across with no layers and no curl under, no fringe; nothing longer than the jaw and no hair touching the shoulders.
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Who it suits
The catalog lists oval, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the box bob. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit.
For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a heart-shaped face: Balance a wider forehead; add fullness near the jaw. For a diamond face: Soften the cheekbones; add width at forehead and chin.
The catalog pictures it on straight hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight and wavy hair, and leaves curly and coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.
Barber card summary
Top: 16 cm (6¼ in), blunt ends, combed to the side.
Sides: scissors, about 15 cm (6 in).
Back: scissors, about 14 cm (5½ in).
Neckline: natural.
Length: to the jawline.
Shape: one length, blunt.
Part: left.
Upkeep (typical guide): haircut every 6–8 weeks; daily styling about 2–5 min, comb or brush through.
The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.
What to tell your barber
One length at the jawline, cut blunt and square with no layers so the bottom keeps its width. Deep side part, no fringe.
FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.
Questions
Does the box bob suit my face shape?
The catalog lists oval, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the box bob. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.
What do I tell my barber?
Show the card above or say: One length at the jawline, cut blunt and square with no layers so the bottom keeps its width. Deep side part, no fringe. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.
How often does it need a trim?
Haircut every 6–8 weeks; daily styling about 2–5 min, comb or brush through. This is a typical guide, not a rule.
Can I try the box bob before cutting?
Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.