How to Get Bob Haircuts

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Get Bob Haircuts

With wash and wear easy care and tons of celebrities sporting them, bob haircuts are red hot right now. Here are step by step directions on how to get bob haircuts.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Hairdresser
Magazines

Step 1

Look at magazines and clip pics of bob haircuts that catch your eye to get bob haircuts you love. With a "bob cut", the hair is cut short and a weighted area falls between the ears and chin. Today's bobs range from the classic style that Katie Holmes sports (see intro to article) to edgier styles like Victoria Beckham wears. Do you like the asymetrical, style where the hair is angled more on one side of the face (Victoria Beckham) or a classic more evenly cut style (Katie Holmes)?
Step 2

Take a look at the face shape of the person wearing the bob, when looking at bob haircuts. Rounder faces do better with longer bangs. Short foreheads do not do well with bangs. Try to find pictures of models/celebs with bob haircuts whose facial shape is similar to yours.
Step 3

Decide if the latest trend in bob haircuts is right for you. The latest style is the inverted bob. Hair is cut shorter in the back with longer front chin pieces. This makes the neck look longer and gives a trendier look to the hair.
Step 4

Schedule an appointment with a hairdresser. All hairdressers are trained to cut bobs, but if you see someone in your town, with a bob you like, don't be shy about asking them where they get their hair cut. A great hairdresser is key to get bob haircuts that you love.
Step 5

Take your magazines along to the hairdresser. Your hairdresser will help evaluate if the bob haircut you selected will work with your hair. Curly hair works better in a longer bob. Straight hair can go short or long depending on it's texture. Your hairdresser will help you finalize the decision to get a bob haircut that is right for you.
Step 6

Wash and blow dry your bob and you are ready to go with an easy care look or primp your bob with styling products for a more formal look. Slide bangs to the side for a sexy, sassy touch or tuck them under for a pouty, sweet appearance. There is a lot you can do with your bob haircut.