After 19 years of never having a drastic hair cut, I decided it was time to try something new. I have always had long hair, extending all the way to my butt. I loved my long hair, but deep down, I envied the girls who were ballsy enough to chop off their beloved locks. Upon returning home from college for the summer, I got the courage to spontaneously text my hairdresser — Hi, Darlene! — to ask if she could work me into her busy schedule. After making me promise that I wasn't hormonal (LOL), she agreed to cut my hair short. Two hours and 10 inches later, I couldn’t be happier with the end result; it’s literally a weight off my shoulders! If you’re considering doing what I did, then here are five things that might convince you.
1. It’s trendy.
Long hair is beautiful, but short hair is extremely trendy. My Pinterest feed was (and still is) flooded with pictures of women with short, layered hair and beautiful balayage. Every time I tried to shake the idea of chopping my hair off, social media would tempt me.
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2. Your hair will be healthier.
My hair was not horribly unhealthy, but it was getting reasonably dead at the ends. Nothing refreshes your locks like chopping off a few inches! Heat and styling fries your ends and can prevent it from growing much longer because of breakage. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is cut it all off and give it some time to breathe!
3. It reduces shower and styling time.
With long hair, shampooing and conditioning took up 95 percent of my shower time. In addition, trying to comb and style long hair is awfully time consuming (not to mention the amount of products needed)! Short hair is easier to manage; showers and styling time are significantly reduced. Needless to say, you also use smaller amounts of hair products!
4. Hair grows back.
An important thing to remember is that hair grows back! Some people’s hair grows faster than others, but everyone's hair does grow. If you’re truly concerned that you’ll miss your long hair, then eat a healthy diet loaded with Vitamin C and Vitamin B, lay off the heat styling and keep up on your trims to prevent breakage.
5. Change is good!
There is nothing more liberating than completely changing your whole look. I feel as if I have a new identity, and I carry myself differently because of it. Without change, things can get boring and routine-like. Chopping off your hair is a sure way to get you out of a rut!
