The "BOB" hairstyle was first introduced in 1915 and it was called the Castle Bob. It was named after a famous ballroom dancer named Irene Castle. She simply cut her hair for convenience purposes but little did she know' she had triggered a revolution in 20th century hair! By 1920 women everywhere bobbed their hair. This bold move empowered women while stirring much controversy. Women invaded barbershops in massive loads; as much as 2000 in one day! Men at this time had still dominated the art of hair cutting. This prompted hairdressers to accept the bob and to become more skilled at styling new and more sophisticated bobbed hairstyles. They didnt want to keep losing their clients and profits. In 1919 there were only 5,000 beauty shops in the United States, by 1924 there were 21,000! If you cant beat them, join them!!!
Bobs and short cuts still have the tendency to make us women feel sexy, bold, and empowered! Many women today still embrace the cut and have made even more bold and fierce statements! VICTORIA BECKHAM has to be one of the best bob wearers that I have ever seen! Rihanna has been known to rock a fierce bob as well!!
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