Hairstyle File: The Evolution of 'The Bob'

Ever since the first flappers chopped their tresses to their chins in a gesture of defiant, sexed-up liberation, "the bob" has reigned as the most sophisticated hairstyle of all time. Honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to name another 'do that's survived two World Wars, the invention of television and the Facebook revolution! It's easy to see the bob's timeless appeal; falling anywhere between the cheekbones and clavicle, the angle instantly adds a certain chic to your look. From Marian Anderson to Michelle Obama, here are our favorite bob moments over the last century.