Why it can work
The blunt weight line gives shoulder-length hair a defined edge instead of letting it trail off, so the length reads as intentional rather than just 'grown out.'
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Blunt Lob
A shoulder-skimming length cut with a strong, weighted line across the bottom — a lob with real presence rather than a soft taper.
Shoulder lengthStraight · WavyMedium daily effort
Texture fit
Works with straight and wavy hair, where the weight line stays visible; a flat iron or blowout keeps the ends looking uniformly blunt.
Daily effort and upkeep
Medium upkeep — a trim every 6–10 weeks keeps the line from splitting into wispy ends, with 5–10 minutes of daily styling.
One real trade-off
A true blunt line takes upkeep to stay blunt — as the ends grow and thin out unevenly, the strong line softens before it's due for a fresh cut.
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