Stylish Bob Hairstyles for 2009

A great thing about the bob is that it can be worn by absolutely everyone.
But its main selling point is that it's the most versatile haircut around - it has the femininity of longer hair, but without the maintenance and can be worn sexy and edgy like short hair without losing too much length.

The secret to making the style work for you is to choose the right length for your face shape. Details such as where you want your parting and what kind of bangs you choose - if you want bangs - can make all the difference.

Longer faces will suit bangs and hairstyles that are worn curly and tousled as these don't add any length to the face, while rounder face shapes should go for sleeker styles as they will give the illusion of lengthening and slimming the face.

Update your current haircut and make it modern with a bold bang and shattered layers.

For fine hair types, ask your stylist to cut your hair in a graduated style, where it's shorter at the nape of the neck, with longer layers on top, that will instantly provide you with great volume.

If thinking about getting a bob, proceed with caution if you hair is very curly - you could end up with a 'fro', unless this is what you go for.