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June 2024: What About Bobs?

One website speculates the "bob" hairstyle gained its name in the early 20th century from the "bobtail nag" of horse racing fame. It's a style that is normally short, but can take many forms. In the mid-2020s, bobs are big again on celebrities.

SHEYNNIS PALACIOS of Nicaragua took a form of the bob to the 2023 Miaa Universe title. Breaking with the long-hair stereotype of such contests, she displayed a sidepart style that stopped at the collar and was curled back off the face and probably sprayed into position.

But the stereotypical and historic bob has straight hair. Palacios has displayed that as well, such as this February photo from her X/Twitter account. The hair is cut at one length - and without any extras, the pressure is on a woman to keep it under control.

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE is a reminder of how timeless the bob can be. The actress displayed both straight and curled versions in 2007-08. The wavy right look won a Crown Award for "Best New Original Style" and received a second nomination. While it appears stronger and much tougher to move, some might say it's a softer look overall.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A BOB IS UNDER PRESSURE?