The Five Best Haircuts: The Bob

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By Colleen Moody

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gwyneth paltrow
George Pimentel
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Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow gives a modern take on the bob with this asymmetrical cut.
helen mirren
Steve Granitz
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Helen Mirren

This bob is short, simple, and easy to style.
jennifer hudson
Kevin Mazur
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Jennifer Hudson

Angled side bangs give this bob a sleek and sophisticated look.
eva longoria
Jean Baptiste
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Eva Longoria

A bob with longer layers can have several styles, like Longoria's curled cut.
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Lucy Liu

Liu amps up the volume with lots of little curly tendrils.
Steve Granitz
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Taraji P. Henson

Henson combines two of the best hairstyles into one: heavy side bangs with a longer cut bob.
Jeffrey Ufberg
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Cynthia Nixon

Bobs stand out in a vibrant color, like this deep red.
Steve Granitz
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Kate Holmes

The angles in Holmes's cut serve as the perfect frame for her face.
Steve Granitz
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Halle Berry

Soft honey highlights bring out this cut's layers.
Dimitrios Kambouris
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Maggie Gyllenhaal

The waves in this mid-length bob boosts up the volume.
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