The Cleopatra

• Go Cleopatra. In this bob variation, the hair is cut midway between the shoulders and the chin. The ends are cut straight across rather than layered, and long bangs are cut in the same way, almost touching the eyebrows. This look is dramatic because the lines of the bob are very sharp. It can accentuate prominent bones of the face, so it's popular with those who are thinner. In a variation of this look, the ends of the hair can be cut jaggedly across to give a spiky, gothic look. These variations work for people with ultra straight hair.
  
  

Teasing

• Take up teasing. In this bob hairstyle, the hair is cut so that the length is midway between chin length and the scalp. The hair is then teased up and out to give a lot of volume. Gel or hair spray can be used to hold the teased strands away from the scalp. Some women like to add highlights to make the volume of the cut and the styling even more dramatic---celebrities have shown up on the red carpet wearing highlights that were pink or purple, but going even a shade or two lighter than your natural color can add dimension.
  
  

Layering

• Show people your layers. If you want to keep your tresses longer in your bob cut, layering looks chic yet professional. It frames the face well and you can style it with minimal effort---just make sure that the ends of the layers all curl out in the same direction; which direction they curl is up to you, although curling them out is a little more daring. This is a good bob choice because you can wear it anywhere.
  
  

Function

• When choosing your bob hairstyle, consider how your hair is going to function throughout the day. For instance, you may love the look of a teased bob, but if you are a personal fitness trainer, this cut may not be practical because physical exercise, humidity and showering may make the styling go limp practically before it's complete. Also ask yourself how your hair thickness and texture will translate into the cut.