These Shoulder-Length Bobs Are The Perfect Length | Meet us in the middle. The lob has long been a favorite haircut because it flatters every face shape. These looks are slight extensions of the lob, and even better. From shoulder-length cuts with bangs to blunt shoulder-length bobs, meeting in the middle is anything but boring. Whether you’re growing out a short cut or want to clean up a long one, a shoulder-length style is the most flattering compromise between short and long.