The bob is nothing new—in fact it’s a true classic. But recently, we’ve seen tons of new approaches for cutting and styling bobs so they’re sweet, chic, cool and up-to-date. If your bob skills could use an upgrade (and really, you can’t practice or study this shape enough), listen up! These seven fabulous tips from Simon Miller, National Technical Trainer for KMS California, will have your bobs in shape in no time.

1. Find the Sweet Spot
When assessing the optimal length, we look at the hairline, the texture, the cowlicks, but we also have…