Italian Bob
Jaw length · full ends
An Italian bob is cut at the jaw with weight left in the ends, so it swings full rather than tapering to a point. Think of it as the bombshell cousin of the French bob — rounder, glossier, usually blow-dried with a bit of bend. It works polished or tousled.
Who it suits
Medium to thick hair is ideal — the cut depends on full, weighty ends. Oval and heart faces suit the jaw-length volume, and the soft fullness takes the edge off a square jaw. On round faces the width can sit exactly at the widest point, so consider dropping the length an inch.
The shape holds well between trims — every 8 weeks is fine. It looks best blow-dried with a round brush, which takes about ten minutes.
Italian Bob — common questions
What's the difference between an Italian bob and a French bob?
The Italian bob is slightly longer — jaw rather than chin — fuller at the ends, and styled glossier, usually without a fringe. The French bob is shorter, fringed, and more undone. If you want bounce and polish, go Italian; if you want gamine and casual, go French.
Does an Italian bob work on thin hair?
It's one of the better bobs for finer hair, because all the weight stays in the perimeter and the ends read thicker. Ask for it completely one-length and use a root-lift product when you blow-dry.
