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Those girls that can just march into their hair salon and chop off ten inches or more…? Wild! Brave! But that was never me. I’m a stickler with my long hair, and though I’ll go for layered looks, my style has pretty much remained the same, since, well…forever!

That’s why I’m thrilled that I discovered this too-cool way to create a faux bob, so I can have short hair for a night, with only the help of a few bobby pins. Follow our step-by-step how-to below for a fun, fresh take on the bob…perfect as the weather gets warm and you want long hair off your neck.

Here's what you'll need: The awesome Sarah Potempa Beachwaver curling iron, Living Proof Flex Shaping Hairspray Duo for creating volume, and some good old fashioned bobby pins for holding it all together.

1. Start with straight, long hair. This style works better if your hair is a little layered and not too thick, read: heavy.

2. Beachwave or curl your whole head and spray with volumizing hairspray for added texture and volume.

3. Separate your hair half up and half down. Put bottom portion into a low, loose ponytail.

4. Roll ponytail under and up until you reach the nape of your neck. Secure there with bobby pins, as many as you need to do the trick!

5. Let down the top half of your hair and fasten individual chunks into the bob with bobby pins to add curl and volume to the style.

6. You’ve been bobbed! Go out and enjoy your new short-haired look, no commitment necessary!