Anyone with long hair—at one time or another—has dreamed of chopping a lob, but actually taking the plunge is quite another story. The maneuver requires one part courage (even though we know it will grow back, it’s totally a commitment), and one part highly-skilled stylist (trust pros only for this cut). Here, step inside the beloved Benjamin Salon in West Hollywood to watch our brave staffer Mel allow founder Benjamin Mohapi to work his magic. One super-posh lob, right this way!