Bob length charts: four lengths, five bob shapes, a blank head

A bob chart lets you say where a bob should end and how it should be shaped. One row of side-profile heads marks four lengths: Ear, Chin, Jaw and Collarbone. Another row names five shapes: Blunt, A-line, Inverted, Graduated and French bob, each with its cut line drawn. A third is an empty head with tick marks at each length, for marking your own. Type a bob, such as bob with bangs, and the chart is drawn for it.

• telling a stylist the length you want
• comparing bob shapes before a visit
• a salon wall reference
• marking a length on a blank head

Frequently asked questions

How do I tell which length I mean?

Use the four marks on the head: Ear, Chin, Jaw and Collarbone. Point to the one where you want the ends to fall.

How do the five bob shapes differ?

They are drawn side by side with their cut lines, so you can compare the edge of each one. Point to the shape you want.

Can I type a different bob?

Yes. Type the bob you want, such as curly bob, and the chart is drawn for it in place of the shapes shown.

What do the three styles look like?

The salon chart is plain black line art, the marked version draws the lengths in bright red, and the solid ink version fills the hair in black.

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