By Jackie Summers

Pixies grew out, long ends got fried from years of hot tools and haircolor and suddenly, bobs and lobs made sense. They were fresh, healthy-looking and versatile. Long enough to pull into a ponytail for workouts, short enough to actually style. And the bob renaissance is still going strong. Do your bob skills need an upgrade? Here are 6 cutting and styling tips from Sam Villa, bob master and four-time BTC Stylist Choice Winner for Favorite Educator.

1. Consistent Graduation
Consistency is the key when creating a graduated bob. I suggest working from…