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