
'dos you've asked your stylist for: 1.The Bob —
Victoria Beckham, Mary Portas and American Vogue editor Anna Wintour are fans and model Jourdan Dunn softens the severity of the bob hairstyle with this season's favorite, the wob (wavy bob).

2. The Blunt fringe —
Quirky styles like this one can go wrong when done at home so it's not unusual for customers to walk into a salon brandishing a torn-out magazine picture of Beyoncé or Katy Perry's latest cut -- for the stylist to recreate.

3. The Beehive —
The past has always been a place of inspiration for hairdressers and clients alike, and modern styling tools have made styles like the beehive easier to create.

4. The Rachel —
Made famous by Jennifer Aniston in the early seasons of Friends, the 'Rachel' was voted the most popular hairstyle among British women in a 2010 poll.

5. The Afro —
During slavery it is said that relaxers, hot combs and braiding techniques were used to achieve a more 'European' look. However, the Civil Rights Movement caused more people to appreciate the beauty of natural hair. The Afro itself became a political statement.

6. Victory rolls —
During the Second World War, styles which looked expensive could be achieved at home with few resources were popular. Some say the victory rolls got their name from the aileron roll, a 360° flip carried out by airplanes as a sign of celebration.

7. The Pixie cut —
One of the most popular short cuts but very difficult to pull off, the Pixie cut is a Hollywood favourite. Charlize Theron and Amélie star Audrey Tautou are just two of the stars that made the cut famous.

8. Ombre —
Most women wanted their hair either lighter, darker or just devoid of grays. But now having the bottom of the hair dyed, usually a bright color to give the hair a 'dip-dyed' or 'Ombre' look has taken off.


