If flapper fashion was an androgynous style that strove to make women look young, boyish and free-spirited then the hairstyles they sported had to reflect that too.

The initial bob, which at the time was simply a blunt cut, level with the bottom of the ears, was either worn with a fringe or pushed back off the forehead. The Shingle bob, which came into fashion in the mid-20's, was cut into a V at the nape of the neck, with finger waves (or marcel waves) on both sides.

You can try to do it yourself, there are instructions here, and here, but it does look complicated and not something we'd recommend you do on your wedding day, unless you've perfected the technique through practising, and possibly also invested in a Marcel curling iron.

You could also compromise and go for a style that reflects the spirit of the era without being rigidly exact. Kirsten Dunst pulled off this look quite successfully by combining the essence of the waved Bob with a contemporary cut. So did this real bride. Or copy this look from Brides.com.