Find a
Specialist You Can Trust
short hair
The only directory for certified short-hair specialists trained in The BOB Company method — founded by Ray Hornback
Are you a hairstylist? Do want to be featured in our directory?
Click here to learn about certification.
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Referral-generating. Hands-on.
Skill building.
Short hair is a specialty —
and it requires a specialist...
And most stylists were never trained to do it well. The BOB Company exists to change that by elevating education, setting higher standards, and giving clients one trusted place to find true experts.
Why Short Hair Needs a Specialist
Short cuts require precision, intention, and a deep understanding of structure, small mistakes can completely change the look. That’s why The BOB Company exists: to help clients find stylists trained specifically for the most technically challenging haircuts.
So instead of hoping it turns out, you’re booking with someone who actually specializes in the kind of haircut you’re asking for.
Over the years, I’ve sat across from so many women who walked into my chair frustrated, discouraged, and nervous to trust another stylist.
I’ve seen the pain in someone’s eyes when they tell me about a haircut that was too short, too choppy, impossible to style, or just completely not “them.”
I’ve fixed haircuts that were butchered.
I’ve met women who were told, “It’s just hair, it will grow back,” when they were quietly devastated every time they looked in the mirror.
And I get it.
Because hair is personal.
When your haircut feels wrong, it can affect the way you feel when you get dressed, go to work, show up in photos, walk into a room, or look in the mirror.
That is why I care so much about helping people find stylists they can truly trust.
I have spent years behind the chair, built successful salons, taught other stylists across the country, and dedicated my career to helping hairstylists become more skilled, more confident, and better equipped to create beautiful, modern haircuts.
Because when a stylist knows what they are doing, everything changes.
You sit in the chair with confidence.
You stop feeling nervous before every appointment.
You finally have someone who listens, understands, and knows how to create a haircut that fits your face, your hair type, and your lifestyle.
And that feeling?
That relief, excitement, and confidence when you finally find “your person”?
That is exactly why I LOVE what I do.
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A lot of people feel a surprising amount of pressure around haircuts — especially when going short. And the data backs that up.
Studies and surveys have found that:
* 70% of women say they feel self-conscious when they’re unhappy with their hair.
* About 45% of people say a short haircut requires more trust than a long one.
In other words, the hesitation you might feel before asking for a shorter style is completely normal.
That’s exactly why the BOB Co Certified Stylist Directory exists. Instead of hoping your stylist specializes in short hair, you can search for professionals who are specifically trained in modern short haircut techniques — so you can sit in the chair feeling confident about the outcome.
Have you been dying to see yourself in a new cut?
Maybe something like a modern bob, lob or pixie?
But...maybe you're a little nervous, too.
Not sure it will come out right...
Or worried that your stylist doesn't have the skills to deliver?
You're Not Alone.
We Built This For You
This is
The bob company
modern short haircuts
are kind of our thing...
Unlike other training systems, we don't treat them as an afterthought
Around here, modern
short haircutting
is all we
think about
The Bob Company was created to help connect people with hairstylists they can trust.
We believe great haircuts should not feel like a gamble.
Too many people have had the experience of leaving the salon disappointed, spending months growing out a bad cut, or feeling nervous every time they try someone new.
Our goal is to change that.
The Bob Company is building a network of highly trained hairstylists who specialize in modern, wearable haircuts and know how to create styles that fit real women and real life.
These stylists are not just talented.
They are trained to understand face shape, hair texture, maintenance level, lifestyle, and the little details that make a haircut truly work for you.
As The Bob Company grows, clients will be able to search for certified stylists in their area who have completed advanced training and demonstrated their skills.
Because finding someone you trust with your hair should not be so hard.
You deserve a stylist who listens.
A stylist who understands what you mean.
A stylist who makes you feel more like yourself when you leave the salon than when you walked in.
That is what The Bob Company is here to help you find.
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For Stylists
If you're a stylist looking to gain clarity, confidence and creativity in haircutting:
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For Salon Owners
If you’re a salon owner looking to help your team grow in confidence and clarity (and revenue!), Bob university was built for your team.
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This directory features stylists who have been trained in The BOB Company method and share our passion for beautiful short hair. Please be sure to confirm pricing, services, and availability directly with your chosen stylist, as each professional manages their own business independently. The BOB Company is simply providing this directory as a convenience for clients, and we are not involved in booking, cancellations, or any outcomes of your service — meaning we are not liable for your experience. To help you feel fully confident in your choice, we recommend reviewing our suggested vetting questions and tips found HERE before you book. If you had a bad haircutting outcome with one of our certified stylists, you can tell us about it at the link below.
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