Layered Bob: If your hair is layered, and you would like a soft, natural looking bob, rinse out your conditioner well and work mousse through your wet hair. Don't worry if the ends are not exactly even. You needn't worry about making the bob very curly or very straight, since this is a natural looking hairdo. Leave the curlers in your hair for at least a half and hour and blow your hair dry, or, using a curler, wind your hair around the iron in one-inch wide sections. Today, there are as many bobs and short haircuts as there are types of women who wear them, and the famous bob has evolved to fit almost every fashion requirement. The hair should be cropped close to the face. Simply use mousse, coax your hair into the desired style with a brush as you blow it dry. Bobs and short haircuts can be quite easy to manage and can look appropriate for any occasion, depending on how they are shaped and styled.

Super glossy bob: This look is great for formal events. Using gel, comb your wet hair straight as you blow dry. Spray well.Bobs and short haircuts for women made their debut in the 1920s and were greeted with raised eyebrows and allegations of scandal.

Super short bob: Paris Hilton sported this bob shortly before getting her hair sheared. Use shampoo and conditioner specially designed to bring out the sheen in your hair. Dry well, using your fingers to style your hair and twist some strands of hair for extra wave. However, trying an unfamiliar style also has its challenges, and sometimes patience and trial and error are required before creating the perfect look.

Kinky bob: If you do not have naturally curly hair, create curls using wacky curlers or by using a narrow-barrelled curling iron. Use a little mousse to give the hair a bit of volume.

For a Pageboy bob: Use a wide-barrelled curler and curl the back of your hair and bangs under. This bob requires very little maintenance.

The classic bob was a blunt cut that made the hair the same length as the ears all around (except the front, of course) with a hint of curl formed by old-fashioned curlers. The back is cut in the shape of a wedge, and more hair is left at the top.

Emo bob: Although emo's claim to ignore fashion, the bob has hit even the emo crowd. This hairstyle is great if you have an oval face and want soft bangs that emphasize your eyes. Spray it well. A short haircut that has as much sass and elegance as Oil burner a bob is the "pixie" look. Dye your hair black and add red or frosted highlights if you wish. Sculpt wet hair with gel and brush straight.
. Since then, bobs and short haircuts for women have become permanent fashion fixtures and are here to stay. Blow dry on a low setting, and finish with a hair spray that will make your hair very shiny.

Styling bobs and short haircuts can be quite simple, since there is less hair to work with.


Article written by Burt Cotton. Use a pick to arrange your curls and spray well.

For a classic, blunt bob, make the hair straight all around, and ask the stylist for bangs.

Bobs and short haircuts can create a very "sweet" look. Cut your hair into a blunt cut with scissors.

For a flip bob: If you like the mostly straight bob with a little flip in or out at end, use a flat iron to make most of your hair straight, and make your hair flip in or flip out at the ends by twisting inch wide sections around the flat iron. The bangs can be curled under or combed straight. A little curl is quite feminine and brings out the eyes. Wait for the curls to cool, and brush gently, encouraging the large curls, with a large, round brush.