53 Best Lob Haircut Ideas for 2020: Long Bob Hairstyles

At this point, it's nearly impossible to troll for hair ideas without coming across a lob haircut—or several. The long bob—hence lob—entered the mainstream around 2015 and has held on as a fave among celebrities and Insta girls ever since. There’s a reason the cut, which ranges from mid-neck to collarbone length, is so popular. It’s universally flattering since the short length brings all the attention to your face, it looks great on all hair textures, and it’s super versatile.

“A lob gives you the look of a shorter haircut, but with the feeling of longer hair,” says Ryan Trygstad, co-owner of New York City’s Mark Ryan Salon. “It has the option to look both long and short, and has so many styling options. They can be waved for a beachy look, air-dried for a lived-in cool-girl look, or flat-ironed for a sleek, polished look.” 

Long bobs are also ridiculously easy to maintain. “Lobs are great for low-maintenance girls,” says Trygstad. “They’re low-commitment because they grow out to a long hairstyle pretty easily.” However, to keep the cut looking fresh, he recommends getting a trim every six to eight weeks. 

Since lobs are so flexible, there’s a style to suit everyone, whether you prefer your hair stick straight, full and curly, or somewhere in between. Scroll on for the best lob haircut ideas. As these photos prove, there’s really no going wrong.