Precision Cutting · River North

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Precision bobs at Reverie Salon in River North. Sydney Misseri (Artistic Director of Haircutting at Kaizen Education) and Sal Misseri lead the work. A NAHA-honored cutting team.

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Bobs are the cut that exposes everything. A perimeter line that drifts a quarter inch is visible from across a room. Weight that sits two degrees off ruins the swing. Interior that's over-textured collapses; under-textured, the shape looks like a helmet. There's no styling trick that hides a bob built poorly — the cut either holds its line, or it doesn't.

That's why bobs are the cut we send to our most experienced precision cutters. Sydney Misseri trained at Sassoon, worked at HOB Salon London, and is now Artistic Director of Haircutting at Kaizen Education — the global education company I founded. Bobs are her specialty. I cut them too, along with the rest of our Kaizen-trained floor. If you're in Chicago and you want a bob that actually sits the way it's supposed to, this is the page.

Bob Variations We Cut at Reverie

"Bob" is shorthand for a family of cuts. Each variation has its own geometry, its own weight distribution, and its own styling personality. Here's what we cut, and how each one behaves.

Blunt Bob

One length, perimeter cut clean, zero interior layers. The most architectural version of the cut. Reads expensive when it's done right because there's nowhere to hide an uneven line. Best on hair that's fine to medium density with minimal cowlicks. Falls straight from the jaw.

A-Line Bob

Shorter at the back, longer toward the front. The forward angle elongates the neck and frames the face. Works on nearly every face shape because you can tune the forward length to suit. Strong for clients who want shape without committing to the severity of a true blunt.

Inverted Bob

The A-line taken further — graduated stacking through the back, a sharper forward angle through the front. More movement, more lift, more drama. Good for fine hair that needs the illusion of density at the crown.

French Bob

Chin-length or slightly above, with a softer perimeter and usually a fringe. Less architectural than the blunt, more lived-in. The version of the bob that looks intentionally undone — but the "undone" is engineered. Hard to cut well precisely because the imperfection has to be deliberate.

Asymmetrical Bob

One side noticeably longer than the other. Editorial in spirit. We cut these often for clients who want a recognizable shape that isn't a default Pinterest reference. Requires confidence and a stylist who knows how to balance the asymmetry against your features.

Choppy Bob

A bob with aggressive interior texturizing — point cut, slide cut, or razored ends. Reads as casual and modern. The texture has to be placed, not scattered: random choppiness ages the cut quickly. Done well, it's the easiest bob to style at home.

Lob (Long Bob)

The bob extended to collarbone length. The most forgiving variation — the length carries weight, the perimeter can be softer, and the cut grows out gracefully for months. Our most-requested medium-length cut.

Micro-Bob

A bob cut very short — usually just below the ear or to the jaw. Demands a strong perimeter and immaculate balance. Not for everyone, but on the right person it's the most striking cut in the room.

Who's Cutting Your Bob

Every cutter on the Reverie floor is Kaizen Education trained. Bobs go to our precision specialists.

Sydney Misseri — Artistic Director of Haircutting, Kaizen Education

Sassoon-trained, with HOB Salon London experience. Two years training directly under me, then continued study with global artists Allen Ruiz, Lupe Voss, and David Adams. As Kaizen's Artistic Director of Haircutting, Sydney coaches stylists across the country on advanced precision cutting. Bobs are the cut she's known for — clean perimeter, intentional weight, no margin for error.

Sal Misseri — Owner & Creative Director

17-time NAHA honoree across cutting, color, men's, and editorial. Three-time NAHA Hairstylist of the Year finalist. Estetica's Men's Hairstylist of the Year. Davines Global Artist. NYFW backstage credits including Christian Siriano and Porsche Design. Founder of Kaizen Education, where I've taught in 9+ countries. I cut bobs personally and trained every stylist on our floor on the precision standard.

Hana Gashi — Senior Stylist

Fashion Week credits and Vogue editorial work. Hana's aesthetic gravitates toward the architectural bobs — blunt lines, asymmetry, and editorial sharpness. Strong fit for clients who want a bob that photographs well and reads modern.

Not sure who to book with? Take our 60-second Stylist Match quiz.

Pricing — Length-Based, Not Gender-Based

One note on how we price. Reverie has been gender-neutral on cut pricing for about 15 years — we were one of the first Chicago salons to switch. We price by length, not by gender. A man with a bob pays the same as a woman with a bob. It's a values position as much as a pricing one.

Bobs fall into the medium-length tier. Lobs sit at the long end of medium, micro-bobs at the short end.

Length Tier	Starting Price	Fits Which Bobs
Short	from $80	Micro-bob, very short French bob
Medium	from $95	Blunt bob, A-line, inverted, French bob, choppy bob, asymmetrical
Long	from $110	Lob (long bob, collarbone-length)

Pricing varies by stylist level. You receive a transparent quote at your consultation before scissors touch your hair. Senior stylist and director-level pricing is higher; Kaizen-certified specialists sit in the starting range.

Bob vs. Lob — Which One You Actually Want

Most clients who come in asking for a "bob" are actually deciding between a true bob (jaw-length or shorter) and a lob (collarbone). They behave differently. Here's how to think about it.

	Bob	Lob
Length	Jaw to mid-neck	Collarbone
Shape	Architectural, defined perimeter	Softer, more movement
Grow-out window	6–8 weeks before shape softens	10–12 weeks; grows out gracefully
Styling time	Higher — perimeter has to sit clean	Lower — length carries the shape
Best for	Clients who want a statement cut	Clients new to short, or in transition

Your First Bob at Reverie — What to Expect

Before

Bring two or three reference photos of bobs you like and one of a bob you specifically don't want. Reference images tell your stylist more in 60 seconds than 20 minutes of conversation. Come with clean, dry, unstyled hair so we can see how it naturally falls.

The consultation

Your stylist looks at your growth pattern, density, natural part, jawline, and neck length. We talk about your styling reality at home — how much time you'll actually spend, what tools you own, whether you blow-dry. A bob that requires 25 minutes of styling you'll never give it is a wrong bob.

The cut

Most bobs run 60–75 minutes. We cut wet, then dry-refine — that second pass on dry hair catches the tiny perimeter shifts that wet-cutting misses. Interior weight is removed last, against how the hair actually falls.

The finish

We blow-dry your bob with the technique that matches the shape — round brush for swing, flat brush for blunt structure, diffuse for textured versions. Before you leave, your stylist walks you through how to recreate it with the tools you already own at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Book a Bob at Reverie

Precision bobs cut by a NAHA-honored team. Blunt, A-line, inverted, French, choppy, lob, micro — every variation, built around your hair.

Book Your Bob

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Quick question? Text us (773) 378-9288 or call (312) 955-0083.

Bob bookings with Sydney Misseri typically run 2–4 weeks out. Saturday slots fill first. Reserve yours →

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Visit Reverie Salon — River North, Chicago

Address: 300 W Grand Ave, Suite 5, Chicago, IL 60654 (River North)
Call: (312) 955-0083
Text: (773) 378-9288 (SMS only)
Email: hello@reveriesalon.com
Hours: Tue–Thu 12pm–8pm | Fri 10am–7pm | Sat 9am–4pm | Closed Sun & Mon
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