Hair Styles & Haircuts

Katie Holmes, Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Nicole Ritchie – these are just a few celebrities who don the bob these days. Indeed, bobs are getting their way back into the fashion world and are fast becoming a trend.

Bobs have actually been around for many decades. They started in the 1920s when women and their fashion sense evolved from conservative to liberated and this evolution did not spare their hair. Those who had to wear long straight, wavy, or curly hair all their lives could now cut their manes and be more adventurous. Those with bobs tended to be more confident because of its stylish and sophisticated look. More essentially, the hairstyle made the women prouder for the freedom they gained during this decade.

Today, bobs are still very much in vogue, although their connection with freedom might be remote. If you’re considering getting this hairstyle, check out who’s wearing it in Hollywood and maybe get a few tips:

Katie Holmes

To get her bob hairstyle, there are two things to keep in mind. First, you need to have really straight hair so if you have those curls or waves, get them straightened by a hairstylist using a hair iron. Second, tell your hairstylist to cut your hair along the length or contours of your jaw such that your hair ends up looking like it’s hugging your face from the jaw upwards. You should have your hair layered to the shape your face and cut shorter at the back.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth has a squarish jawline so if you have the same facial structure, this can look good on you, too. Long bobs can be flattering to all facial structures and you can try it by having your hair straightened first (if you have waves or curls) before getting it cut shoulder length or enough that it touches your clavicle.

Nicole Ritchie

Nicole’s long bob with sweet side swept bangs looks good on all facial shapes. To get it, have your hairstylist cut your hair up to the base of your neck. Your bangs should be eye level but swept to one side.

Chelsea Hobbs

Hers is much like Katie Holmes’ bob but is softer on the edges and with longer bangs which shouldn’t be thick but layered with less volume. The length goes just below the jaw line but with subtle layering.

Even if these hairstyles are donned by celebrities, it doesn’t mean you cannot wear them as perfectly as they can. So go and get the best bob for you.

1920’s clothing is full of fun and girl power and reminiscent of women during that decade when they unleashed this power through their hairstyles and clothing. Good thing is, both 1920’s hairstyles and fashion are in again.