What's the difference between a pageboy and a bob?

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The pageboy and bob are two classic hairstyles that share similarities but also have distinct features:

Bob Haircut

The bob is a short to medium-length haircut where the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level or just below the ears. It often features blunt ends as in a precision haircut and can be styled with or without bangs. Bobs can vary in length and can be styled in different ways, such as with layers or asymmetrical cuts.

Pageboy Haircut

The pageboy is similar to a bob but has distinct characteristics. It features longer hair that is typically cut to shoulder length or slightly below. The defining feature of a pageboy is the inward curl at the ends of the hair, creating a rounded silhouette around the head. Pageboys often have a more structured and polished look compared to bobs.

While both hairstyles involve a similar length of hair and may have some overlap in appearance, the key difference lies in the styling: bobs have straight-cut ends, while pageboys have inward-curled ends.

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