49 Charming French Bob Haircuts You’ll Love to Try
A French bob is a classic Parisian hairstyle for women. It features a short, chin-length bob with bangs that reach the eyebrows. Today, this haircut often includes a blunt edge, lots of texture, and soft, beachy waves for a modern look.
San Francisco hairstylist Julia Patton shares fresh styles of the classic blunt French bob. She shows how adding razor cuts, beachy waves, and uneven short bangs can create the perfect texture for a modern look.
The French-girl haircut usually looks good on most people, depending on your face shape and bone structure. Its ends gently curve toward the chin, making it perfect for framing long or heart-shaped faces.
Do you love the cute crop with a thick fringe? Check out these popular ways to style a French bob and learn how to get that super chic look!
#1: With Beach Waves
This classic style now has a modern twist. Soft waves add a gentle touch to the blunt cut. Wispy bangs create a softer look than straight-cut bangs, giving the haircut a fresh and lively feel.
#2 The Wavy Bob
This wavy French bob has soft, messy waves that create a relaxed and stylish look. The light bangs mix smoothly with the rest of the hair, adding a fun feel and framing the face nicely. It works best for medium to thick hair, showing off your natural texture and giving a fresh, trendy style. This cut suits oval and heart-shaped faces well, offering a flattering, easy-to-care-for hairstyle that is both modern and classic.
#3: Lip-Length with Shaggy Bangs
A bob haircut with shaggy bangs should stop at the lips. The length of a classic French bob depends on your facial features. If you have an oval or diamond-shaped face with a narrow jaw, a lip-length bob looks great. Add shaggy bangs to finish the style. These bangs have more texture in the center and get thinner near the eyes. This frames your eyes nicely, which works well for everyone, especially if you wear glasses.
#4: Wavy French Brunette Bob
Try a wavy French brunette bob to highlight your features. Pick a brunette shade that suits your eyes and skin tone. Add textured bangs for a playful look. This haircut works well if you have a rectangular face. A rounded shape near your jawline helps soften your features. Use a spray like Hairstory Undressed to boost your natural waves.
#5: Textured Cut with Curtain-Style Swoopy Bangs
This style is great for hair that is medium to thick. It adds movement and makes hair easier to manage. Women with a narrow jawline can balance their haircut with their face shape, especially if the cut has few or no layers. Soft curtain bangs make this short style look more feminine. Use a wash-and-wear product like the Balm From Hairstory to keep it looking fresh.
#6: Chin Bob with Wispy Bangs
A chin-length bob with wispy bangs creates a stylish look. Add face-framing layers to your wispy bangs to highlight your cheekbones.
#7: Bob Cut with Subtle Layers and Micro Bangs
A blunt cut gives fine or medium hair more thickness and shape. Keeping layers minimal and adding a small fringe helps the hair look full and stylish. Use a little Hairstory Balm when you comb your hair. This makes it easy to care for and keeps your style looking great every day.
#8: Face-Framing Short Haircut
This haircut is a short, French style that frames your face nicely. It works well in any season. When you visit your stylist, bring at least three pictures that show what you like or dislike about the style you want. A soft, flowing bang that blends into a thicker curtain bang creates a timeless look. This style suits both square and round faces, highlighting your features beautifully.
#9: Bobbed Haircut with Middle-Parted Bangs
If you want a French-inspired look, focus on a few important details. This is helpful if your face is round or square. Bangs parted in the middle make your face appear longer, which flatters these face shapes. Keeping the length just below your chin also helps. Choosing a style with few or no layers can slim the area around your temples. Picking a bob that suits your face shape will give you the most flattering result.
#10: Layered with Natural Texture
The cut is a classic short style that reaches your cheeks. If you are new to French bobs, your stylist can help choose the best length for your face. Try pulling your hair up and pinning it at different lengths. This helps you and your stylist see how the bob might look. You can also use your face shape as a guide. Natural waves work well with short hair, making it lighter and easy to style.
#11: Tousled-Style Square Bob with Bangs
A square bob shows off the straight lines in your haircut, which works well for long faces. Your stylist can change the length to match your face shape. The style looks complete with bangs that gently touch your eyebrows. Try using Cult King Jelly to mess up your hair a bit. It gives you a beachy look, much like salt spray.
#12: Curled Bob with Blonde Highlights
Curly hair makes it easy to add fun flips and twists to a short bob. Highlights give curly, short hair more depth and make your face and crown look brighter. With curly hair, you can wait longer between salon trips. Your curls hide the real length unless you straighten them.
#13: Italian Bob Cut for Thick Hair
The Italian bob haircut has a bold, lively look. It works best for people with thick hair. This style uses some layers to build a solid shape. A clear fringe adds to its design. To highlight your hair, add waves and apply a texturizing putty, then scrunch-dry it. The final style should look relaxed but stylish.
#14: Cheek-Length Bob Cut with Baby Bangs
Do you have a long or oval face shape? A French Bob cut at the high cheekbone level can work well for you. It balances a longer face by adding width to the sides, making narrow faces look fuller. Adding baby bangs helps cover a big forehead and draws attention to your eyes. Natural waves fall nicely into place, making styling simple and fast.
#15: French-Cut Pixie Bob
A French-cut pixie bob highlights your cheekbones with its perfect length. The hair ends right at the cheekbones, making them stand out. If you want more volume, it is added on top, while the back and edges have fewer layers. This makes the style different from other bob cuts. Soft, razor-cut curtain bangs complete the look. This hairstyle works well for nearly all face shapes.
#16: Mini Bob Cut with Heavy Bangs
Bobs look great with thick hair. You might also want a textured cut. This style gives your hair more movement and frames your cheekbones nicely. Adding heavy bangs to a short style makes a bold statement. If your face curves outward, this cut can help balance your side profile.
#17: Shorter Bob Cut with Jagged Layers
Try a shorter bob with choppy layers. The textured French bob gives a relaxed, wavy style. Your stylist will use a razor or point cutting to make the edges soft, not blunt. Cutting the edges vertically adds even more texture. For styling, use Cult King Jelly with a diffuser and add light layers. Or, just let your hair air dry and you’re ready to go.
#18: Copper Red Bob
The French bob ends at the jawline and highlights your face shape. Get regular trims to keep it looking fresh. The warm copper red brightens your skin tone and makes your hair stand out. Use a shampoo safe for color to keep your hair color rich and vibrant.
#19: Short Hair with Face-Hugging Layers
A short haircut with soft layers near the bottom third makes the hair look fuller. This style works well for fine hair because it adds volume without removing too much. A long, side-swept fringe gives the hair a thicker look and adds movement, making it easy to style in different ways.
#20: Round Bob with Full Bangs
French bobs are trendy right now. To create this style, cut the baseline above the jawline. Add longer layers for a rounder, fuller look. Pair it with soft, full bangs to frame your face and keep hair away from your eyes.
#21: Super Short Bob with Swoopy Layers
Short bobs with natural texture are very flexible. Imagine relaxed, easy styles that look effortless. Soft layers add movement and help control curls. Short bangs make your face look more open. Use a light texturizing product and let your hair air dry.
#22: Tousled Bob with Short Bangs
Short bangs are very popular right now. They pair well with messy, short haircuts, giving a fresh bob style. The goal is to highlight your hair’s natural texture. After washing, apply a texture spray. Let your hair air dry or use a diffuser on low heat and speed to shape it. Use your fingers or a tail comb to style, and try not to brush your hair.
#23: Soft Parisian Bob with Subtle Waves
For a romantic and feminine look, try a soft Parisian bob with gentle waves. This shorter style can make you look younger and keeps your hair light and bouncy. Skip harsh styling. Instead, spray a light texture mist on damp hair to tame flyaways. Finish with a natural hold hairspray, and avoid blow dryers or heat tools.
#24: Shorter Choppy Bob
Try a stylish, short choppy bob. This chin-length cut has many layers at the bottom and a piecey fringe for a trendy, messy look. Longer layers on top create a smooth, flat shape for a modern feel. A razor cut helps make the ends soft. Style it with texture wax. This choppy bob flatters most face shapes and adds a fresh touch to your look.
#25: Wavy Textured Grey Bob
Gray hair can still look bright and lively. Don’t think it always means an old or dull style. Use shampoos that remove yellow or brassy tones to keep your hair looking fresh. Only use these shampoos when necessary. Try a modern, layered bob that works with your natural waves for a younger look. Avoid stiff, crunchy curls. Instead, find curl enhancers like balms or creams to create soft, natural curls.
#26: Brown Short Hair with Soft Bangs
Try adding a soft fringe to your medium-length hair. It frames your face nicely and highlights your eyes. Keeping the fringe longer on the sides creates a more mature look and avoids looking too young. When drying, use a round brush to curl the ends slightly under. This makes the fringe look softer and more natural instead of flat and straight.
#27: Curly Cropped Cut with Piece-y Bangs
If your hair has a natural wave, trimming it shorter can boost its bounce and curl shape. A stacked bob makes your hair look fuller. Adding soft bangs and layers gives a textured, face-framing style. Usually, textured hair dries best on its own. But if you use heat, choose a low speed and low heat to avoid frizz or puffiness.
#28: Brunette Short Bob with Bottleneck Bangs
Bottleneck bangs fit closely near the eyebrows and slowly widen toward the cheekbones, highlighting your face. Combine these bangs with a short bob for a stylish appearance. A shiny bob gives a rich, polished look. Use a shine spray at the end to boost shine, even on dry hair.
#29: Bob with Voluminous Waves
A French bob is a short haircut that ends above the jawline. Unlike older versions, this style doesn’t need to be flat or super straight. Adding natural waves gives it more volume. Stacked layers can make the hair look fuller and wider. A shorter fringe helps highlight your eyes and brightens your face. Let your hair fall naturally without sharp partings to keep the look modern and fresh.
#30 Jaw-Skimming Length Bob with Curtain Bangs
Think about getting a bob haircut that reaches your jawline with curtain bangs. Use Aveda’s Smooth Infusion products and a boar bristle brush to reduce frizz and create a smooth style. This classic look will catch everyone’s attention wherever you are.
#31: Short Graduated Cut with Layers
Create a stylish layered look with a short, graduated French cut. To get a trendy, messy style, put a little volumizing mousse or texturizing spray on damp hair. Blow-dry your hair to boost its volume and texture.
#32: Razor Cut Shaggy Bob
Get an easy, stylish look with a razor-cut shaggy bob. This bold and flexible hairstyle gives your hair texture and bounce. It’s great if you want to stand out with a fresh, lively look.
#33: Soft Wavy Bob with Textured Ends
Choose a soft, wavy bob with textured ends for a stylish but easygoing look. This haircut gives your waves more shape and bounce, highlighting their natural beauty while keeping a fresh, modern feel.
#34: The Low-Maintenance Bob
This easy-to-care-for haircut creates a lively frame around a pretty face. The hair is usually trimmed to the jawline and the nape, forming a clear, sharp line. The bangs reveal the eyebrows.
#35: Bob with a Blowout
This haircut pairs well with a blowout, creating a trendy and versatile style. Soft layers fall just above the shoulders, giving it a smooth and neat look. It works best for straight or slightly wavy hair. The French bob adds a touch of elegance and highlights your facial features, showing off your natural beauty.
#36: The Classic
This haircut combines sharp and soft elements, blending old-school and modern styles. The texture, styling, and bangs are shaped perfectly to highlight the jet black hair color and the bold money piece.
#37: Modern Bob with Bangs
This hairstyle features soft curls, layered sections, and classic blunt bangs, making it truly unique. It highlights texture and style in a lovely inverted bob that instantly creates a fresh, youthful appearance.
#38: The Messy Bob
This haircut works great for wavy hair. A tousled French bob looks lovely with bangs and a few layers. Talk to your stylist to see if you need products that add more texture.
#39 The Long Bob
The French bob is a classic haircut that never goes out of style. It looks great in photos, no matter when they were taken. This cut is very flexible. You can wear it sleek and smooth, messy and bold, soft and beachy, or curly and romantic. Style it any way you want, and you will always look fashionable!
#40: Textured for Thin Hair
This bob takes ideas from both the 1920s and the 1990s. It was shaped using a straight razor. The style has texture, but the edges stay thick and bold. It looks full instead of thin or broken up, which gives it a nice, strong shape.
#41 A Short Bob
This short bob combines a classic romantic style with a modern touch. Its best feature is the sharp, clean edges paired with soft, textured bangs.
#42: The Layered Bob
A layered bob looks fun and stylish. The length highlights your shoulders, while the soft curtain bangs draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones.
#43: Perfect for Curly Hair
A curly bob works great for curly hair because it makes your curls look fuller. Talk to your hairstylist to find out which bob length fits your face shape best. This haircut is usually done on dry, styled hair to create a balanced look.
#44 A Chin-Length Cut
A chin-length bob works well for women with oval or square faces. This style is a type of French bob and usually includes bangs.
#45: Cute Bob with Fringe
A cute bob with bangs looks stylish and fresh. A shorter bob flatters many face shapes, especially heart and oval. This short style is fun, easy to care for, and full of playful charm.
#46: Flattering for a Round Face
If you have a round face and want a flattering haircut, try a French bob. This short style ends at your chin. It often includes bangs. The French bob is easy to style, looks good, and suits many face shapes.
#47: Extra Short Style
A super short bob is a stylish haircut that shows off your personality. You will need to visit the salon often to keep it looking fresh, but you can change it up with the seasons or new trends. This haircut looks best on straight hair because it highlights its sharp, clean shape.
#48: Jaw-Length Bob
If your face is oval-shaped, consider a bob that ends at your jawline. This style creates a wedge effect that highlights the bottom part of your face.
#49: French Bob for Older Women
Older women can look great with a French bob. This hairstyle is simple to care for and style. It also gives a fresh, playful look. Before blow-drying, rub a small amount of Redken Aerate on your fingertips and work it through your hair. This will add volume and texture.