If you’re thinking about an asymmetrical bob haircut, there are a few things you should do before heading off to the hairstylist. A bob hairstyle is quite popular style these days, and asymmetrical bob haircuts are a unique twist on a classic cut. When you go asymmetrical, you’re making the statement that you are bold enough to go against the grain, that you have an individual style that sets you apart from the rest. To make sure that statement adequately reflects who you are, follow these precautions when you go to the hairstylist.

Bring Along Photos
The fabulous thing about asymmetrical bob haircuts is they are not all the same – and this is exactly why you need to be specific with your stylist about the type of cut you want. It’s not enough to say you want an asymmetrical bob. You need to show your stylist photos that indicate how long you want the bob, how drastically asymmetrical you want the two sides, if you want the cut to be clean cut or choppy and if you want longer, uneven locks on the short side or not. The best thing you can do is bring several photos clipped from magazines or printed from online sources. Check out hair magazines and Web sites for ideas.

Consider Using Color
You can make a subtle or dramatic statement by adding color to your new cut. Consider accentuating uneven locks by coloring them a different color or colors than your main hair color. Another idea is to ask your stylist to accentuate with an undercoat of darker color or strategically placed highlights.

Popular Bob Looks
Some popular asymmetrical bob haircuts include:

• Short and sleek: Keep the look slick as possible, with one side very short and the other side dipping gracefully.
• Short and choppy: Keep it short, but let your natural waves, flips and twists funk up the bob.
• Chin-length and sleek: Keep the shorter side of the bob to the jaw-line, but let the long end taper off around your shoulder length. Use a flat-iron to get this look as sleek as possible.
• Chin-length and uneven: While one side of this bob may hit the chin, make sure the look shortens considerably, then use long, uneven pieces to funk up the other side.