Growing out a bob? You don't have to suffer through the awkward stage. ✂️

The secret isn't waiting for it to grow past your shoulders, it's asking your hairstylist for the right haircut while it grows. ✨ Long curtain bangs that blend into face-framing layers to give that awkward length an intentional shape. ✨ Layers that add movement without making the ends look thin. (For hairstylists: overdirected layers cut at a high elevation to maintain a strong baseline.) ✨ Multiple tones within the same color family to create natural dimension. Even if you don't dye your hair normally, adding natural tones will create movement. These small changes make your hair look polished instead of "in-between." Haircut by @charisejuanita Hair salon: @thatchandfringe 💬 Are you growing out a bob right now, or would you cut one again? #bobhaircut #growingoutabob #haircutideas #hairstylist #curtainbangs