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What to Avoid When Getting a Haircut

Not sure if you remember the show 'Felicity', but many fans will tell you that the show began to lose many of its viewers when the title character sheared her golden curls off on a whim. So what is it about a bad haircut that makes us not want to leave the house for a few weeks? It could be too choppy, too Euro, too funky, too off balance, all too wrong and you're too upset to even deal. All you want, besides a time machine, is a better cut -- pronto!

Your haircut should be a personal statement; it's the only real feature you can customize on a regular basis that really lets the world know who you are and what kind of personality you have. Communicating with your stylist about precisely what you want is paramount. You should only be going to a stylist that you're comfortable with or that has come highly recommended. No matter how well you know this person, make sure you always have a meaningful conversation to guarantee you get the cut you want before the scissors even come close to your head.

Be sure your pre-cut consultation includes a discussion of what you like and don't like about your present cut. Many people say that the most important thing in a stylist is someone who is actually going to listen to what you want. If you have long hair and want to keep it that way, just ask for a little bit taken off. You can always go shorter but you can't really go longer unless you're willing to sport a weave. If you are visiting a stylist for the first time, show pictures of yourself with past haircuts. Bring photos or cutouts of models and celebrities whose h pique your interest; this will help communicate your personal style ease any doubts your stylist may have about what you're looking for. If you find yourself being unhappy with the final product you have to remember that it may be the way it's been styled that is the problem. You may get home, shower, and realize that the actual cut is great and the stylists' interpretation was what got you irked.

A bad haircut can mess up days, and sometimes weeks, and are particularly difficult for women who pay special attention to their hair. Make it perfectly clear what kind of style you are looking for. If you see the hairdresser make a mistake, tell them to stop before it's too late. It's okay to be firm about your haircut; don't be afraid to be shy! Tell your stylist what it is you're looking for just be careful not to come off as a snob and you'll never have a problem when you sit down in the chair.    Read More...