Bob Hair Cut

Timeless, Classic Hair Style Trend

The precision bob hair cut is huge this year, coupled with smooth, sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine.

Your bob should be carefully crafted to maximize the effect of the style. Find a shape that will accentuate your unique facial structure, or highlight a long, beautiful neck.

This versatile style can range from ear length to shoulder skimming. It's best for straight or slightly wavy hair. Perfect for fine hair because it adds fullness and prevents the straggly look fine hair can have when it gets too long.

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A bob hair cut is not always all-one-length. The "graduated" version, which is layered at the edges, gives this style a rounded shape, adding more volume to the top and sides.

And to add even more drama, opt for a "diagonal forward" slant (cut shortest in the back and angled down to longer lengths at the front), or crafted into an asymmetric hair cut, which is very hot right now.

If your hair is too curly, a bob can take on the look of a triangle, widening at the bottom in an unflattering way.

But a subtle wave pattern adds interest and softens your bob, offering versatility.

Try out new hair styles and colors on your own photo. Find your next look without the commitment.

Only opt for the bangs with this hair style if it works with your facial structure. A heavy fringe can be overwhelming on those with a short forehead or small, close-set eyes.

Your stylist should be able to help you find the perfect bob for your face, hair and lifestyle.

And if you're feeling a little more groovy baby... incorporate a mod feel into your bob hair cut.

Fall 2006

How refreshing! And we'd expect nothing less from Madonna. The bob has been around in many forms since the 1920's. Madonna's combination of dramatic blonde, textured edges and a sweeping fringe work to update the classic bob into a trendsetting version for the new millenium.

What? A wig? Her recent appearance on Oprah confirms that this bob hair style was a wig. It's a bit of a disappointment. We were cheerleaders for Madonna's maverick spirit... breaking out of the oh-so-common long, wavy locks that all the starlets seem to be sporting these days.

But it is a great idea to occasionally don a wig for a temporary drastic change. Just make sure you get a quality piece that doesn't look "costumey."

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