Every once in awhile, the creative spark hits and you think a dramatic change to your appearance is in order. Sometimes this spark makes you want a refreshed wardrobe, vibrant new makeup, or maybe a shocking hairstyle that everyone will notice. If you’re usually someone who’s known for her long and flowing locks, then one way to shake things up can be to get a sensationally short and styled haircut. Before you take the plunge, make sure you’re comfortable with these five practical considerations.1. Short Hair Needs to Be Cut Regularly
Although you may benefit from less time to get ready and style your hair, in order to maintain a newly short and styled haircut, you will need to get your hair cut more often. In the alternative, your hair might actually become more difficult to style when it’s short if you’re used to long hair that doesn’t need much done to it.
2. You’ll Have to Find a New Comfort Style on Bad Hair Days
With a new short haircut, you’ll have to explore other ways to style your hair when those inevitable bad hair days occur. Your go-to ponytail may still be possible, but if it isn’t, you’ll have to experiment with options like headbands or half up looks.
3. Short Hair Tends to Show Dirt More
Short hair often needs to be washed every day because it shows grease and dirt more than long hair. On the other hand, short hair requires very little shampoo, so even though you’re washing more often, you may save in the long run by using less overall shampoo.
4. Consider Your Comfort Level With Your Neck
How do you feel about the shape and length of your neck? When you cut your long locks, it’s important to be comfortable with your neck since you won’t have hair to hide it anymore.
5. It Takes Time to Grow Back
Yes, your hair will eventually grow back. But it’s by no means an overnight process, and you can’t hit reverse on a cut, so you need to be absolutely sure you’re ready.
Ultimately, you’re likely to have anxiety before cutting your hair no matter the circumstance. But if you’re ready for a head turning change that will get you immediately noticed, go ahead and take the plunge!