Fancy trying out a short hairstyle but intimidated by the prospect of a bob? We get it. The short style is a somewhat drastic look to plump for if you've embraced long hair all your life. That's where the 'lob' comes in - and the clue is very much in the name. The long bob sits somewhere in between a bob and long lengths and hairdressers came up with the style to satisfy those looking for a change without erring too far from their comfort zone.