Bob's a cut above the rest

Updated 11.17 Fri Feb 08 2008

Keywords: Victoria Beckham, bob

The "bob" has been named the "most iconic haircut" of all time.

The hairstyle currently adorns the celebrity heads of Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes and was originally associated with Sixties stars Mary Quant and Twiggy.

The hairstyle currently adorns the celebrity heads of Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes and was originally associated with Sixties stars Mary Quant and Twiggy

The bob has beat other popular hairstyles in the survey conducted by Hair magazine, including The Rachel - named after Jennifer Aniston's character in the sitcom Friends - which came in second place.

In third came the Amy Winehouse-style Sixties beehive and in fourth place came the Farrah Fawcett flick.

"The Rachel" may have been beaten into second place but Aniston came top when it came to female celebrities with the most beautiful hair.

Catherine Zeta Jones came second and Cat Deeley third.

Editor of Hair magazine, Louise White, said: "The bob is a timeless classic that has been a chic style statement for more than six decades.

"With celebrities like Victoria Beckham giving it their seal of approval time and time again, it's a look that will always evolve to be at the forefront of fashion."

Most iconic hairstyles

1. The bob

2. The Rachel

3. Sixties beehive

4. Farah Fawcett flick

5. Mia Farrow's short crop

6. The Lady Di

7. The Purdey

Celebrities most envied for their hair

1. Jennifer Aniston

2. Catherine Zeta Jones

3. Cat Deeley