| Bobs and short haircuts for women made their debut | | | | hair for at least a half and hour and blow your hair dry, |
| in the 1920s and were greeted with raised eyebrows | | | | or, using a curler, wind your hair around the iron in |
| and allegations of scandal. Since then, bobs and short | | | | one-inch wide sections. Use a pick to arrange your |
| haircuts for women have become permanent fashion | | | | curls and spray well. |
| fixtures and are here to stay. Bobs and short haircuts | | | | Layered Bob: If your hair is layered, and you would like |
| can be quite easy to manage and can look | | | | a soft, natural looking bob, rinse out your conditioner |
| appropriate for any occasion, depending on how they | | | | well and work mousse through your wet hair. Dry well, |
| are shaped and styled. | | | | using your fingers to style your hair and twist some |
| The classic bob was a blunt cut that made the hair the | | | | strands of hair for extra wave. |
| same length as the ears all around (except the front, | | | | Super glossy bob: This look is great for formal events. |
| of course) with a hint of curl formed by old-fashioned | | | | Use shampoo and conditioner specially designed to |
| curlers. Today, there are as many bobs and short | | | | bring out the sheen in your hair. Sculpt wet hair with gel |
| haircuts as there are types of women who wear | | | | and brush straight. Blow dry on a low setting, and finish |
| them, and the famous bob has evolved to fit almost | | | | with a hair spray that will make your hair very shiny. |
| every fashion requirement. | | | | Super short bob: Paris Hilton sported this bob shortly |
| Styling bobs and short haircuts can be quite simple, | | | | before getting her hair sheared. This bob requires very |
| since there is less hair to work with. However, trying | | | | little maintenance. The hair should be cropped close to |
| an unfamiliar style also has its challenges, and | | | | the face. Use a little mousse to give the hair a bit of |
| sometimes patience and trial and error are required | | | | volume. You needn't worry about making the bob very |
| before creating the perfect look. | | | | curly or very straight, since this is a natural looking |
| For a classic, blunt bob, make the hair straight all | | | | hairdo. Simply use mousse, coax your hair into the |
| around, and ask the stylist for bangs. Using gel, comb | | | | desired style with a brush as you blow it dry. |
| your wet hair straight as you blow dry. Spray it well. | | | | Emo bob: Although emo's claim to ignore fashion, the |
| For a Pageboy bob: Use a wide-barrelled curler and | | | | bob has hit even the emo crowd. Cut your hair into a |
| curl the back of your hair and bangs under. Wait for | | | | blunt cut with scissors. Don't worry if the ends are not |
| the curls to cool, and brush gently, encouraging the | | | | exactly even. Dye your hair black and add red or |
| large curls, with a large, round brush. Spray well. | | | | frosted highlights if you wish. |
| For a flip bob: If you like the mostly straight bob with a | | | | Bobs and short haircuts can create a very "sweet" |
| little flip in or out at end, use a flat iron to make most of | | | | look. A short haircut that has as much sass and |
| your hair straight, and make your hair flip in or flip out at | | | | elegance as a bob is the "pixie" look. This hairstyle is |
| the ends by twisting inch wide sections around the flat | | | | great if you have an oval face and want soft bangs |
| iron. | | | | that emphasize your eyes. The back is cut in the |
| Kinky bob: If you do not have naturally curly hair, | | | | shape of a wedge, and more hair is left at the top. |
| create curls using wacky curlers or by using a | | | | The bangs can be curled under or combed straight. A |
| narrow-barrelled curling iron. Leave the curlers in your | | | | little curl is quite feminine and brings out the eyes. |