March 7, 2017
Is your hair dry and lifeless? Do you spend most of your week sporting your go-to messy bun? If this has started bothering you, then don’t worry. You’re not alone. Your hairstyle is one of the first things that people see when you present yourself. Sarah Weirich, a 23-year-old Studio 1030 hairstylist, tells Brigham Young University’s The Daily Universe that a good hairstyle is “essential to making a good first impression.” Weirich also says, “Hair shows your personality.”
When you see someone on the street sporting cotton-candy colored hair, what do you think? What kind of characteristics do you associate that color with? Or, what do you think when you meet someone rocking a bold faux hawk looking? Are there any hairstyles you’d like to copy? Well, if you’re thinking of heading to the salon to sport a new ‘do, here are some things to consider first:
This is something that Allure encourages you not to do when you’re thinking about changing your hair. Although you’ve probably watched enough YouTube videos and read a number of online articles encouraging you to match your hairstyle with your face shape, Allure says not to worry if your face will look “huge” or “too round.”
According to the website, “The question of whether you can rock a short cut has more to do with your state of mind than the shape of your face.” So, instead of worrying about the technicalities of how to properly use your hair to frame your face, think about what hairstyle will make you feel confident and happy.
Are you going from incredibly long hair to an over-the-shoulder bob? Are you changing your hair color from black to blonde or from blonde to red? According to the Allwomenstalk website, you should think about whether or not you will end up getting tired of the hairstyle.
Allwomenstalk writes, “Depending on how drastic this hairstyle change is, you may still have this hairstyle a year from now.” If you can’t see yourself committing to it in the long run, perhaps you should make a smaller change. You could try getting highlights, layers, or even bangs.
When you change your hair, you should always consider the texture, style, and color you are starting with. Is your hair prone to frizz? Is your hair wavy? These things can affect how a haircut looks on you.
For instance, if you want to cut your wavy hair short, The Beauty Department website says, “The shorter you cut wavy hair, obviously the lighter it gets.” Because of this, the “triangle” look where your hair appears thicker on the bottom can happen with wavy hair that has been cut too short and too blunt. If this isn’t the look you’re going for, then you should think about a different hairstyle.
Also, if you’re trying to dye your hair from dark brown/black to red, you may not get the color you want. Instead of going straight to red, you may have to bleach your hair first and then dye over the bleach or you may even have to come back for multiple sessions. So, before you do anything drastic, talk to your hairstylist about what to realistically expect.
If you cut your wavy hair into an A-line bob, are you going to have to straighten it regularly in order to get the style you want? If you are, are you willing to straighten it regularly? Or, if you lust after the fiery red hair color, are you willing to put up with the maintenance required to keep the color vibrant? Celebrity colorist Danny Moon tells InStyle, “The dye molecules found in red hair are typically larger than that of other hues.
Since those over-sized molecules can’t penetrate the hair shaft as deeply, after three to four weeks, red hair tends to fade.” Because of this, you may have to visit the salon every couple of weeks or every month in order to revamp the color. Otherwise, you’ll most likely end up with orange hair after a couple of weeks. So, ask yourself if you have the time and resources to keep up with any maintenance required in keeping your hair in beautiful, healthy, and stylish condition.
Hair plays a big role in everyone’s daily lives, so it’s no surprise that there are various things to consider before changing it. How much do you really want the new hairstyle? How hard will it be to maintain? Is it worth the effort? If you are still excited about your new hairdo after answering all these questions, then go ahead and make the change!
