French bob: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber
French bob is a short cut listed under women's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a jaw-length blunt bob with slight soft waves and a dense, opaque straight fringe cut straight across at the eyebrows that fully covers the forehead, with no skin showing through the fringe.
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Who it suits
The catalog lists round, oval, square, heart-shaped and diamond face shapes as suiting the french bob. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit.
For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.
The catalog pictures it on wavy hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight, wavy and curly hair, and leaves coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.
Barber card summary
Top: 15 cm (6 in), blunt ends, pushed forward.
Sides: scissors, about 13 cm (5 in).
Back: scissors, about 12 cm (4¾ in).
Neckline: natural.
Length: to the jawline.
Shape: one length, blunt.
Fringe: to the eyebrows.
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
Chin to jawline blunt bob with soft bangs and minimal layering.
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 french bob suit my face shape?
The catalog lists round, oval, square, heart-shaped and diamond face shapes as suiting the french 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: Chin to jawline blunt bob with soft bangs and minimal layering. 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 french 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.