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Locks longing for

how to choose

By Natalie Serafini

ad haircuts are a part of
B life, right? Everyone has to

suffer through the occasional
mullet-equivalent on their way toa
good hairstyle. By gaining insight
about your hair and a sense of what
works for you, the potential for
a bad cut can be reduced. I don’t
intend to get a drastic cut anytime
soon (I’m still growing out my last
one), but as one who has taken
many a risk in the salon, I feel
I’m ina position to advise those
approaching the chopping block.

The main factors you must

consider before deciding on a cut
are your limitations. This means
taking a good hard look in the
mirror to evaluate your face shape
and hair texture. These features will
influence what kind of layering and
length will be flattering on you. For
example, people with super-curly
hair may want to avoid super-short
lengths because of the potential for

 
 
 

poodle comparisons. Not ideal.
Similarly, those with rounder
faces will want to stay away
from harsh lines. I would suggest
consulting with a hairdresser, but
there are alternatives to testing
the waters if you’re uncertain
about a look. Consider celebrities

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on your very own face. It’s how |
decided I would definitely make a
bad blonde! Try it for yourself using
the Hollywood Makeover at instyle.
com.

It’s also important to take your
lifestyle into account. For example,
if you tend to pull your hair back

Be honest with yourself about how comfortable you are with any
length; some people need the longer hair to feel secure, while
others need it hacked off to have less fuss.”

whose hair texture or face shape
is similar to yours; these people
make money off their looks, so
they probably pay handsomely
to get the most attractive style
for their features. A great way to
accomplish this is by browsing
websites designed for people to
experiment with hairstyles. Just
upload a photo of yourself and
you can see a celebrity’s hairstyle

a lot, you may be better suited for
short hair. If you don’t want to get
your hair cut every couple of weeks
for maintenance, long hair might
be more your style. Be honest with
yourself about how comfortable
you are with any length; some
people need the longer hair to feel
secure, while others need it hacked
off to have less fuss. In sum, think
about how you treat your hair now,

     

and what style fits your lifestyle.

Finally, if you’re having trouble
taking the first snip, consider
donating your shorn hair to a
charity that makes wigs for people
undergoing chemotherapy. It
commits you to being generous
even if you have less than generous
locks because of it. And if you do
end up with a hateful haircut, think
positive. So what! You hacked off
your hair. You'll appreciate it even
more once it grows out.

Optimism and open-
mindedness are imperative to
getting a good haircut. With all
the strategies that I’ve offered, |
have to say I’m a strong believer in
suffering through the bad cuts to
get to the good. You have to be kind
of like an amoeba, moving forward
through trial and error.

What’s more? People might
actually have mad respect for you
for taking a risk.