Chin-length bob: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber

Chin-length bob is a short cut listed under women's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a sleek chin-length bob haircut with a blunt edge.

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Who it suits

The catalog lists oval, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the chin-length bob. It marks round and square faces as a weaker fit for this cut.

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: 18 cm (7 in), blunt ends, pushed forward.
Sides: scissors, about 15 cm (6 in).
Back: scissors, about 12 cm (4¾ in).
Neckline: tapered.
Length: to the chin.
Shape: one length, blunt.
Part: middle.

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

Blunt cut at the chin, all one length. Slight graduation at the nape so it tucks under. Side or center part.

See the Chin-length bob on my face

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 chin-length bob suit my face shape?

The catalog lists oval, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the chin-length bob. It marks round and square faces as a weaker fit for this cut. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.

What do I tell my barber?

Show the card above or say: Blunt cut at the chin, all one length. Slight graduation at the nape so it tucks under. Side or center part. 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 chin-length 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.