The Incredible, Versatile Bob

There are some haircuts that never go out of style and can flatter just about everyone. The bob has been round for so long, who knows who made it the go-to cut for every woman? Maybe you remember the old, boring bob that was stick-straight and chin-length, but that was the past and now we have so many variations on the look that two women could have the same cut, but appear totally different. 

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With shorter lengths the bob can be much sexier (and changeable) than the structured pageboy, and longer lengths (aptly nicknamed the "lob") can give you the best of both a shorter cut and a longer cut, because it's easy to manage, but you can do a ton of different things with it. Run a flat iron through it for a sleek, powerful look or add some texturizing product through it, scrunch it up and let it dry to create a fun and playful look. The lob can still allow you to pull your locks back into a bun and certain updos, too. 

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This is a trend that's definitely here for a while, so if you're getting bored with your current look, why not try it out? It can work with bangs, no bangs, a bit of an asymmetrical cut and even angled so it's shorter in the back. Not sure if you're ready for the commitment, check out Stylelist.com's 35 bobs that look good on everyone or sample the look first with an easy faux bob from Hair Romance (bonus: it also creates more volume!). So, what do you think of this trendy hairstyle?