Haircuts are amazing! They are the simplest way of getting a 360-degree makeover. It is very easy to forget a few important things in the sheer adrenalin rush of the change. The smell of freshly washed hair, the sound of those whisking scissors, and even the cut locks falling on the floor – all seem very exciting. But hold your horses! These are a few things you should think about before you go in for that image-changing do.

1. Why Do You Need This Haircut?

A haircut, specially a major one, can bring about quite a change to the way you look, which, by default, will bring about a huge transformation in your attitude as well. It might be quite refreshing and almost healing to get a haircut after a split in a relationship or a major life event, but it is quite important to do it in the right frame of mind so that you won’t regret it later.

2. You Need To Want It!

If you feel that you are not ready yet, and seem to be double guessing your decision, hold on right there! Make sure that you feel that look from the bottom of your heart, and are absolutely sure about it. Or else, you could end up feeling quite miserable about the whole thing.

3. Know The Shape Of Your Face:

It’s quite tempting to watch that movie, love the actress’ look, and then get out of the theater and walk straight into the salon to replicate that look. Quite a bad idea, though! It is absolutely essential for you to know the shape of your face and to get a haircut that totally suits you. Try to identify a star that has a similar face shape, and look for styles you can get from them(if movies are your source of inspiration).

4. Keep A Style In Mind:

It’s always nice to keep a hairstyle in mind and know what you want before you walk through the doors of that salon. It can be quite a shocking change when you are not prepared and the adventurous stylist does as he pleases. Even if you look like a million bucks after the haircut, you won’t like it if you are not prepared to see yourself like that. At the end of the day, beauty does lie in the eyes of the beholder.

5. Find The Best Salon:

It is essential that you know and trust both the salon and the stylist when you are going in for a hair makeover. Ofcourse, it would be quite ideal if the stylist knows your personality and your hair and has worked with your hair before.But if not, it is quite advisable that you do a thorough research before you go into a salon for that big change.

6. Take It One Step At A Time:

If you have long tresses and you plan to go bob, it’s best that you take it slow and ask your stylist to cut those locks step by step – so that you have time to think of and prepare for how you will finally look. Also, if you are going for a change of look after a really long time, it’s best you stick to one thing at a time unless you love the adventure and drama of a change. Try avoiding a perm and a cut, or a color and a cut at the same time. Remember that it takes time for the people around you to love and digest the ‘changed you’.

7. Don’t Be Afraid To Experiment:

Having said that, it is always fun to let go of those inhibitions and do whatever you like, no matter how dramatic it is. As long as you love your look, it is absolutely okay to go wild with a hairdo. The transformation that it brings in your dressing and attitude is so amazing to watch.

8. Be Prepared To Take Care Of Your New Do:

A new hairdo looks stunning post a blow dry when you are at the salon, but be fully prepared to take care of it yourself after the first wash. It is best to ask your stylist to show you what it looks like when it is semi dry. Ask him for easy tips to style it yourself. A new haircut takes a while to set in, especially if it is short. So be absolutely prepared for that.

9. It’s Hair, And It Will Grow:

And for times when you go through an absolutely disastrous haircut, worry not! The good news is, hair grows. And while you are waiting, you could use styling gels, straighteners, or even curling irons to make it better.You never know, you might just fall in love with that look.

When you take that leap of faith and go all out, remember that as you walk out of the salon gates, it’s always going to be – Lights! Camera! Action!

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by Shirin Mehdi via STYLECRAZE