Should I go short?
If you decide to go for the chop will it suit you? Taking the plunge and cutting your long hair to short is no easy decision – as we all know that once it’s done there’s no going back. If you’ve never gone short before then it is always going to be a major shock to the system. While you do have to try something to know whether it will work, there is a little science behind it. If you’d like to know whether short hair will suit you based on the proportions of your face then it comes down to quite a specific measurement.
Take a pencil under your chin horizontally and then place a ruler under your ear vertically to create a right angle. If the mid section is less than 2.25 inches then short hair is for you – a longer measurement and long locks may be the way to go.
If you can’t shake the desire to go short then we say do it, there’s nothing like the high you’ll get from a brand new look. We’ve come up with our top tips on what to consider before you go for the chop;
- Long hair is heavy & short hair is light so if you have curly or wavy texture then remember that by cutting off some of the length your hair is going to spring up a few more inches so your short cut could get very short! Bear this in mind before committing to the length you want.
- Your tools should change: It’s best to ditch your old styling tools from your long-haired days and invest in some new tools better suited to shorter locks. Smaller and thinner curling irons and straighteners will allow you to have better control of your hair during the styling process.
- Now you’ve got less hair it’s going to take much less time to dry and style. Short hair means that it is easier to achieve volume and texture so try drying to 50%, applying some product and you’re done!
- You’ll need less product! If you’re worried about how much you spend on hair products then short hair is going to give you a bit of breathing space because you’ll be using so much less. So don’t feel guilty about splurging on that luxury oil, it will last twice as long!
- To keep short hair looking fresh you’ll need to commit to regular cuts.
- Remember that it’s going to take some getting used to, most of us have an emotional attachment to our hair so cutting it all off can be scary – to a point where a lot of us never quite manage to go for it. Think long and hard before you do it but remember that change can be liberating and your hair will always grow back!
- BUT your hair will not grow back overnight, actually it will grow back on average at about 0.5 inches per month. So if you’ve gone for a pixie crop then this is a long time commitment to your hair and it may be better to start with a Lob if you’ve always had hair beneath your shoulders.
- You’ll need to abandon those old faithfuls of the braid and ponytail to hide your bad hair days. Short hair is less overall maintenance compared to long but you will need to style every day unless you choose a style that works with your hair’s’ natural texture. Which is a great idea!
Need help with your short cuts? Check out our education video below. Or explore our gallery for the look that you love!