The medium bob with bangs sits in a sweet spot that most bob lengths don’t reach. It’s long enough to wear up, short enough to feel intentional, and gives you real proportions to work with when pairing it with a fringe. Where shorter bobs lock you into specific bang styles for proportional reasons, the medium length opens up almost every option. Curtain bangs, wispy fringes, full blunt cuts, and feathered shapes all work at this length. The 24 combinations below all sit between collarbone and just past the shoulders. Each pairs a medium bob variation with a bang style that suits the longer silhouette. Pick based on face shape, styling patience, and how much fringe maintenance you’re willing to commit to.
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Blunt Medium Bob with Curtain Bangs
A clean blunt perimeter at the collarbone paired with curtain bangs falling from cheekbone to jaw creates a polished, modern silhouette. The strong outline of the cut works with the softness of the curtain fringe. Style straight with a smoothing serum and round-brush the bangs outward. The bangs blend into the cut as they grow, which makes maintenance painless. Refresh every six weeks for the bangs.
Layered Medium Bob with Wispy Bangs
Internal layering through the mid-lengths paired with piecey separated bangs at the brow gives the cut its movement and softness. The wispy fringe matches the lightness of the internal layers. Best on medium to thick hair that benefits from layering. Air-dry with a curl cream or finish with a round brush. The layered version dries faster, which makes the styling routine manageable on rushed mornings.
Shaggy Medium Bob with Curtain Bangs
A collarbone-length shaggy bob with curtain bangs sweeping from cheekbone to jaw remains one of the most-requested salon combinations. Razored layers throughout the cut meet the soft sweep of the curtain fringe. Both elements share the same lived-in aesthetic. Salt spray on damp hair, air-dry, scrunch, and finger-style the bangs. The cut looks intentional even three months past your last appointment.
Wavy Medium Bob with Wispy Bangs
Soft S-waves through the mid-lengths paired with wispy separated bangs at the brow softens the cut’s strong shape with movement. The waves and the wispy fringe both rely on visible texture for their effect. Use a one-and-a-quarter inch wand for the waves, alternating direction by section. Air-dry the bangs and break them apart with texture cream. Best on hair with some natural wave to support the finish.
Choppy Medium Bob with Choppy Bangs
A collarbone bob with slide-cut texture and deliberately uneven choppy bangs amplifies the cut’s intentional roughness. Both elements work as a deliberate design choice rather than careless cutting. Best executed by stylists who point-cut and slide-cut regularly. Air-dry with a curl cream for the intended lived-in shape. Pairs particularly well with gray or silver hair, since uneven texture catches light differently along the perimeter and forehead.
A-Line Medium Bob with Curtain Bangs
A medium A-line bob slightly shorter in the back and longer at the collarbone in the front, paired with curtain bangs, draws the eye forward and frames the face cleanly. The graduation pulls focus toward the curtain fringe and the face beneath it. Style with a flat iron for clean lines or a round brush for soft body. Pairs particularly well with rich brunette or chestnut color tones.
Inverted Medium Bob with Wispy Bangs
A medium inverted bob with stacked graduation at the back and longer front pieces at the collarbone, paired with wispy bangs, creates volume where mature hair often loses body. The graduation builds height while the wispy fringe keeps the front feeling light. Style with a round brush on the back for the graduation and break apart the bangs with texture cream. Best on hair with some natural lift.
Asymmetrical Medium Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
A medium bob with one side cut shorter than the other, paired with side-swept bangs from a deep side part, amplifies the asymmetry of the cut. Best on straight or slightly wavy hair, since heavy curl pattern obscures the angle. Style straight with a flat iron for crisp asymmetry or with soft waves for a less severe interpretation. Maintenance runs every six to eight weeks.
Razored Medium Bob with Razored Bangs
A collarbone-length razored bob with razored bangs, where both elements are cut with a razor for softer feathered ends, gives the cut a uniformly soft finish. The razored ends move and break apart naturally rather than sitting in heavy lines. Best on medium to thick hair that holds razor work cleanly. Style with fingers and a small amount of texture cream. Refresh every six to seven weeks.
Medium Bob with Bottleneck Bangs
A collarbone bob with bottleneck bangs, shorter in the middle and longer at the outer edges, frames the face in a curved line. The bottleneck shape works particularly well with oval and round face shapes by adding gentle structure. Style by directing the longer outer pieces back with a round brush. The contrast between the strong bob perimeter and the curved fringe creates a balanced silhouette.
Medium Bob with Bardot Bangs
A collarbone-length bob with Bardot-inspired bangs, the soft tousled fringe with a piecey finish at the brow, channels 1960s French style updated for medium length. The bangs sit at the brow with intentional imperfection and visible separation. Style by directing the bangs forward with fingers and breaking apart with texture cream. Pairs particularly well with sun-warmed honey blonde or buttery caramel color tones.
Medium Bob with Birkin Bangs
A collarbone bob with Birkin bangs, the tousled fringe that falls slightly past the brow with visible texture, channels 1970s style. The bangs sit longer than typical wispy versions, which gives them their softness. The longer bang length pairs beautifully with the medium length of the cut. Style by directing the bangs forward with fingers and breaking apart with texture cream. The look prioritizes lived-in character.
Sleek Medium Bob with Blunt Bangs
A collarbone bob with full blunt bangs cut just above the brow and a sleek polished finish gives the cut its sharpest interpretation. The two clean lines, one at the perimeter and one across the forehead, create a graphic, editorial silhouette. Style with a smoothing serum and flat iron pass through both elements. Best on hair with no wave pattern and minimal frizz potential. Maintenance runs every four to five weeks for the bangs.
Tousled Medium Bob with Wispy Bangs
A collarbone bob worked through with salt spray and rough-dried for visible texture, paired with wispy bangs at the brow, trades polish for lived-in character. Both elements share the same undone aesthetic. The finish hides any natural unevenness in growth pattern. A small amount of dry shampoo at the roots between washes keeps volume up. Best on hair with some natural body to support the texture.
Side-Parted Medium Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
A collarbone bob with a deep side part and side-swept bangs sweeping across the forehead from the part creates asymmetry that softens square or angular face shapes. The deep side part lifts hair away from the face. Train the part with a comb on damp hair and set with a small amount of mousse. The bangs blend into the side sweep naturally as they grow out.
Center-Parted Medium Bob with Curtain Bangs
A collarbone bob with a clean center part and curtain bangs falling symmetrically from cheekbone to jaw gives the cut a polished, balanced silhouette. The symmetry works particularly well on oval and heart-shaped face shapes. Style with a round brush, directing the bangs outward from the center part. Best on hair that holds shape cleanly. The center part exposes the parting line, so density should be reasonably even.
Medium Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
A collarbone bob with soft curtain bangs falling slightly past the cheekbone, longer than traditional curtain placements, gives the cut a grown-out lived-in feel. The longer curtain bangs blend almost completely into the rest of the cut. Style with a round brush for the outward sweep. The longer placement extends time between trims to seven or eight weeks. Pairs particularly well with the medium length.
Medium Bob with Feathered Bangs
A collarbone bob with feathered bangs, layered and softened with razor or point-cutting, gives the cut its airy 1970s-inspired character. The feathered fringe has visible movement and texture rather than the heaviness of blunt cutting. Style with a round brush, directing the bangs outward from a soft center part. Pairs particularly well with warm caramel, honey, or sun-warmed brunette tones for the full retro aesthetic.
Medium Bob with Eyelash-Grazing Bangs
A collarbone bob with bangs cut to graze the upper eyelashes creates softness and draws attention to the eyes. The slightly longer bang length, just brushing the lashes, looks intentional rather than overgrown. Style with a round brush, directing the bangs outward slightly so they don’t sit heavily on the lashes. Trim every four to five weeks. Pairs beautifully with deep brunette or jet black shades.
Medium Bob with Brow-Skimming Bangs
A collarbone bob with bangs cut to skim just above the brow without covering it creates a clean, modern frame. The brow remains visible, which keeps the cut feeling fresh rather than heavy. Style with a flat iron pass through the bangs for cleanness, or a round brush for soft inward bend. Pairs particularly well with single-process color in deep, rich brown or jet black shades.
Curly Medium Bob with Curly Bangs
A collarbone bob on natural curl pattern paired with curly bangs that match the rest of the cut keeps the look cohesive. Forcing curly hair into straight bangs creates upkeep that most people abandon within weeks. Working with the natural pattern instead gives the bangs movement and shape. Style with a curl cream and air-dry. Best executed by stylists who specialize in curl pattern.
Medium Bob with Heavy Blunt Bangs
A collarbone bob with heavy blunt bangs cut just below the brow creates a strong frame that emphasizes the eyes. The heaviness of the bangs balances the strong perimeter of the bob, giving the cut its overall graphic weight. Best on hair with significant density. Fine hair gets stretched too thin trying to support both elements. Maintenance runs every four weeks to keep the bangs sitting correctly above the brow line.
Medium Bob with Arched Bangs
A collarbone bob with arched bangs, cut slightly longer at the outer edges and shorter in the center, frames the face in a soft curved line. The arch flatters round and oval face shapes by creating a gentle inverted curve at the brow. Style with a round brush, directing the longer outer pieces back and out. Refresh every five weeks to maintain the arched proportions of the fringe.
Medium Bob with Side-Parted Curtain Bangs
A collarbone bob with curtain bangs styled from a deep side part rather than a center part gives the classic curtain fringe an asymmetrical interpretation. The side-parted version drops more hair to one side and lifts the other away from the face. The combination works particularly well for women whose hair holds shape better on one side. Style with a round brush, directing the longer side back and outward.