MemberHiya, just a quick hairstyle query… Is 5’9″ / 175cm too tall to get a bob haircut? I’m sooo keen to get it cut from its current nothing-y length but my hairdresser said I’m too tall to pull it off 🙁 Has anyone on here gone for the chop? Loved it? Regretted it? I’ll post a pick of what I’d go for. I already have a sweeping fringe / bangs, so I’d keep that. Thank you!
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I know these are a little different, but I’d consider either length.
MemberI’m 5’9 and I had a razor cut bob for years, I loved it and I got loads of compliments on it, so I don’t think you’re too tall for it 🙂
MemberJust seen your pics, mine was a bit shorter than the first pic 🙂
HostessWhat??? That’s crazy! A bob is a classic cut for all ages and heights. Are Tyra Banks and Katie Holmes too tall for bobs? No way! Not to mention I’m 6 feet tall and have had bob styles several times. I’ve gotten tons of compliments on them.
MemberI don’t think your height has anything to do with looking good in a bob, just your face shape.
MemberI think Katie Holmes is about 5’9 and as you can see in the pic, she looks amazing with a bob. I actually think if you’re taller, you probably have a nice long neck, which a bob is great at showing off. Go for it!
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MemberKatie Holmes is quite tall herself, though I didn’t like the bob on her when looking at full body shots. It made her head look too small for her body.
I had a bob for many years, and so did my cousin. I’m average height, and she’s 5’10, but it looked great on both of us because we both have small builds. I don’t think it necessarily has to do with height, but rather if one is petite/average/curvy, etc.
Also consider whether you have a slender neck. I always thought I had a short (but slender) neck, but the bob lengthened my neck and it looked fabulous. I’ve also noticed that bad posture in photos is much more apparent when I had my bob, than now with my just-below-shoulder length hair.
MemberI don’t know what your hairdresser is talking about. I kept a bob for years and love it. I’m only growing it out now because I know when I’m older I’ll go back to it so while I can pull off long hair I’m going to.
But I’m 5’9 and every single person I knew or random people who commented loved the bob cut on me. Pic for refrence…
Member@Stormchild: Are you joking? This hairdresser of yours needs some tips of her own.
Holmes is 5’9″ which is as tall as me and you….aaannnddd I looked damn good with a slanted bob. Can’t wait to chop this mop on my head after the wedding.
Do your thing! It’s only hair.
MemberI have had a pixie or bob for the last ten years and I’m 5’8″. Never heard of ones height influencing the hairstyle! Face shape and features, yes, but not height! I have also noticed that certain necklines on clothing look better with different lengths of shorter hair.
MemberI have never heard anything like that. I’m 5’9 and just got my hair cut to a longish pixie/short bob and I love it. Find a new hairdresser!
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Memberi don’t think it has to do with height. i think it is more to do with the shape of your face and is it the right cut for you?
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