The Internet loves to pit generations against each other, and while it can be fun to debate the best way to part your hair or how to sign off on emails, we’d like to put our differences aside for a moment to focus on some things we actually agree on—like one very specific haircut that seems to transcend the generational divides: the bob.
Whether worn blunt and center-parted, sharply angled and sleek or choppy with a generous side bang, the classic cut is beloved by our Boomer mothers and millennial friends alike. (Heck, even our Gen X and Z friends are into the shorter style).
Ageless benefits of the bob include healthier-looking ends, more volume throughout and the breeziness of not having hair stuck to the back of your neck. Let’s take a closer look at why and how the cut can work for anyone, regardless of age.
