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Long Layered Lob
Long, face-framing layers soften a wider jawline and draw the eye downward, gently balancing the narrower forehead that defines the triangle face shape.
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Face shape fit
Wearing this with a triangle face
The shape
A triangle face — sometimes called pear-shaped — is narrowest at the forehead and widest at the jaw. The lower face carries the weight, and the jawline is the most defined feature.
Works to explore
Crown lift, layered cuts and fullness near the temples are options to explore when you want more visual weight above the jaw.
Be careful with
A heavy blunt perimeter at the jaw or a flat crown creates a lower-weighted silhouette. Choose it if that graphic shape suits your style.
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How can we build crown volume for my texture without adding a high-maintenance styling step?
Styling & upkeep
What it takes to wear
- Maintenance
- Medium upkeep
- Styling time
- 10-15 minutes
- Best hair type
- Medium hair
How to achieve it
Blow-dry with a round brush to control the perimeter, then bevel the ends lightly or add a few soft bends through the top layer. A small amount of texture cream keeps the shape modern.
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Accessories for a triangle face
The same balance that guides this cut applies to the frames and earrings you reach for. These guides pick the shapes that flatter a triangle face.
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FAQ
Common questions about this cut
- Why does a long layered lob suit a triangle face?
- A triangle (pear-shaped) face is narrower at the forehead and wider at the jaw. Long, face-framing layers add movement and softness around the jawline instead of a blunt line that emphasizes width there, and the shoulder-length body of the lob keeps volume higher up. The eye is drawn downward and the jaw looks less heavy.
- Where should the layers fall on a triangle face?
- Keep the shortest layers around the cheekbone and let face-framing pieces graze the jaw. You want soft, textured ends near the jawline — not a heavy one-length perimeter that sits right on the widest part of the face. A little volume through the crown also helps balance the proportions.
- How much maintenance does this cut need?
- Medium. Blow-dry with a round brush to control the perimeter, then bevel the ends lightly or add a few soft bends through the top layer. A small amount of texture cream keeps the shape modern. Trim every six to eight weeks to keep the layers from growing heavy.
- Does the long layered lob work on thick hair?
- Yes, and it is one of the better cuts for it. Thick hair supports internal layering that removes weight while keeping the length, so the lob moves instead of sitting like a solid block. Ask for point-cut ends and some internal thinning rather than heavy razoring.
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