A long inverted bob is a haircut that’s shorter in the back and gradually gets longer in the front as it reaches the shoulders or collarbone. This universally flattering bob haircut lets you have length and movement without having to deal with the challenges of long hair or short hair.
If you’re considering long inverted bob hairstyles, know that they are a super versatile cut that suits all textures, all seasons, and surprisingly all face shapes. Depending on your desired result, you can customize both the angle and the length for a haircut that fits you perfectly.
Inverted lobs can be styled in so many incredible ways and infused with different textures. This is why an inverted lob cut is worn by many including fashion A-listers Gabrielle Union, Keira Knightley, Sevyn Streeter, and Emily Ratajkowski!
Here are pictures of this year’s most popular long inverted bob haircuts for your next inspiration!
Long Stacked Inverted Bob with Balayage
Adding short choppy layers to a long, stacked inverted bob adds more movement to your hair. It’s a great long angled bob cut to add honey blonde balayage highlights.
The Mid-Length Bob
Try the mid-length long inverted bob if you’re tired of split ends. Cutting the hair a bit shorter makes it appear healthier and shiny. This mid-length style allows you to have soft feminine hair, but with a sharper shape. You can add a long side bang for a bit more versatility around the face. Mid-length hair is quick to dry with a medium to large round brush.
For Women Over 50
Long bobs are a great style choice for women over 50 who are looking for a new complimentary shape. The inverted bob looks great on just about everyone. Make sure you ask your stylist for a length above the shoulder so it doesn’t flip up. Minimal layers work the best with this cut, and will allow you to blow dry smooth or curl for a fun change.
For Women Over 60
Women over 60 might want to consider a shoulder-length style. Bringing the length up can make you look younger and helps aging hair look healthier and thicker. Bobs are the perfect choice to perk up sagging facial features. Try blowing out with a light oil, such as Oil for All by redken for a shiny and beautiful finish.
Beach Wavy Long Inverted Blonde Bob
A fantastic long wavy inverted bob cut is steeply angled and subtly stacked in the back to enhance its dramatic A-line shape.
Adding framing or wispy bangs to a wavy lob will break up the line and change the look of long inverted bobs.
The long inverted bob cut is accented with organically placed blonde balayage highlights and tousled waves, keeping the style current and on-trend.
For straight hair textures, wrap hair in sections away from the face loosely around a medium barrel iron. For naturally wavy hair, you can try adding a texture cream or salt spray and let it air dry.
A Shoulder-Length Inverted Long Bob Style
A very long inverted bob haircut looks amazing with a straight, ruby red hair color. You’ll find these on runways and red carpets.
Inverted long bob styles with a long front that instantly gives an authoritative vibe.
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If given the chance, always opt for a shoulder length inverted bob.
An inverted bob haircut is simple yet so sexy-chic, bringing life and edginess to the modern bob.
An inverted lob haircut is easy to manage and flattering to many face shapes once you find the right length that best suits you whether chin-length, shoulder-length or collar bone length.
Choppy Long Inverted Bob for Thin Hair
Opt for the ideal choppy long inverted bob for thin hair. Getting a long reverse bob haircut will increase the structure of your hair. Consider adding highlights on a strawberry champagne hair for an enhanced style.
Related: See more inverted bobs for thin hair.
Inverted Razored Long Bob for Fine Hair
A textured long inverted bob haircut is best for fine hair. Adding soft waves gives depth to the blonde highlights that emphasize the asymmetrical cut and ash brown colors altogether.
Longer Inverted Bob for Naturally Curly Hair
For a long inverted bob for curly hair, you’ll need to be careful about the shape of the cut. Sometimes a longer inverted bob can have a fuller appearance when adding subtle layers to the curls while keeping longer locks upfront.
Long Inverted Bob with Bangs and Layers
A long inverted bob with bangs and layers will give a more rounded look, which flatters women with a round face.
Angled Inverted Lob with Bangs
An inverted lob with bangs is great for women with straight hair. Rather than going with a bob with side bangs, try straight blunt bangs. Stylist Sonya was right to choose blunt bangs on an edgy jet black color!
Shaggy Long Inverted Bob with Layers
A dark brown shaggy long inverted bob with layers works for women who aim to have a simple look.
Hair Stylist Alexandria Furnari of Bombshell Hair and Beauty Studio in Albany, NY created this gorgeous haircut.
“An inverted straight bob is great because it adds depth, dimension, shine, and texture,” Alexandria told me.
Struggle with fine hair? “An inverted long bob with long layers was cut to keep the fullness while adding pieces of movement throughout using a collaboration of cutting and coloring techniques,” she said.
Long Undercut Inverted Bob for Thick Hair
Consider a long inverted undercut bob haircut for thick hair. It’s a modern take on the classic bob never goes out of style.
“If you have a lot of hair, shaving all of the hair underneath helps take out the weight,” says Gerilyn Ghaisarzadeh, the creator of this cut.
As for the coloring process, Gerilyn said “as we traveled down the hair shaft, major warmth still remained in the hair. This created a reverse ombre effect which I really liked – lighter purple at the root melted into a deeper darker purple.”
The key to a good long inverted bob for thick hair? “Get a consultation to find out how much of an angle you want. This long bob haircut also works on different textures of hair and really most face shapes depending upon where you put the weight line in the front,” she said.
Side Parted Lob with Fringe for Straight Hair
A long inverted bob cut with fringe is the perfect way to frame your face and draw more attention to your eyes.
“For long inverted bob variations, having straight hair also helps bring more attention to your highlights,” said Katie Martin, the Lead Master Hairstylist at Prodigo Day Spa & Salon in Harleysville, PA.
Want a change from long hair? “Long inverted bobs are a great change from long hair but you don’t want to go super short. Having that length in the front is good security for them!” Katie added.
Here’s how to style a long inverted bob:
1. Start with a great blowout, as a great blowout gives you more longevity with the hairstyle.
2. Starting at the nape of the head, blow-dry the hair in sections with a ceramic and ion thermal brush, over-directing the hair in all directions to give maximum volume along with smoothness.
3. Finish with sweeping the bangs to the side.
4. After, put a smoothing oil, on the ends and lightly slide a flat iron through the hair to give a more sleek look.
5. Finish with a flexible hairspray.
6. For the bangs, rest the bangs together with your hand underneath and spray to keep the bangs together without separating.
Katie told me that the great thing about a long inverted bob is it really isn’t hard and can be done quickly.
As for the best facial shapes and hair types?
“Inverted lobs are flattering for any face shape and hair type. An inverted lob with side bangs is great for fine hair because the blunt cut makes your tresses look fuller and thicker.”
Textured Extra Long and Layered Inverted Bob
Opt for a wavy long inverted bob that is a stunning textured cut with copper balayage pieces added throughout.
Lacey Thompson, a Salon Owner at FabuLace in Menomonie, WI cut and colored this inverted lob cut.
Lacey’s best advice for it?
“A long layered inverted bob is great for women with fine hair who want to add volume. The textured wavy bob cut itself adds fullness. It’s versatile and looks great straight or curled!”
If you’re looking for products for a long inverted bob haircut, Lacey suggests dry texture sprays, volume sprays, and light/medium hold hairsprays.
Long and Sleek Inverted bob
For something sleek, try a long inverted bob. This look is daring, different, and will definitely turn heads. Apply a few drops of Olaplex Bonding Oil to the ends to get amazing shine.
Blonde Inverted Bob for Women Over 40
A blonde inverted bob haircut for women over 40 is a classic style for professional women. Height added in the fringe area and a low bevel in the back of the haircut help balance out convex profile face shapes. Blonde highlights over dark hair help bring out the haircut. Leaving depth underneath to complement the inversion.
