Short hair is not for everyone. There are several things one should consider before taking on a short cut; this including your face shape as well as the body and condition of your hair.
While it can be said that there are some great advantages to having a
short hairstyles, it is nevertheless worth informing one's self fully before leaping head first towards a short do.
To help you in your quest for beauty, we have gathered some helpful "pointers" which will hopely help facilitate your styling decisions. Here are lists of pros and cons for
short hairstyles:
First, let's look at some pros:
Time. It's a real time saver, as it only takes a few minutes to wash and style. This is particularly great for those early morning rushes for work.
Versatility. You can style it, gel it, pomade it, and just about do any "it" there is with short hair. Although you are limited by the length, you can nevertheless be a trend-setter with your
short hair and show off your style. It can be sleek, sexy, professional and aggressive - all at the same time! A classic.
Good for almost any occasion. Whether it's to cool down in the summer, or be more manageable for the more sporty personality, one of the great things about short hairstyles is that it can go for any occasion. It's sexy and professional enough for the office or a night out on the town, and perfectly practical and nonchalant when it comes time to go hitchhiking or play tennis.
Puts other features in perspective. A short hairstyle brings more attention to your face. If you are deciding to go with a
short hairstyle, then capitalize on the opportunity to spice up your facial features by highlighting yourself with some make up, jewelry, and for the more punkier women out there, maybe even tattoos on your neck! But make sure to ponder that last one thoroughly.
It can be said that some of the pros can ironicaly be cons, but let's take the time to go over them first:
Facial exposure. A
short hairstyle might reveal some things about your face that you are not quite fond of. Therefore, this is something to keep in mind for those of us who might be more introverted about some of our facial features. It is also said that it might take time to get used to that feeling of being "exposed" for those who might of might of taken the transition of long to short hair.
Increases the perspective of height. This can be a good thing, but for those of you who are already tall enough, a
short hairstyle can accentuate your height and make you seem even taller.
Growing back after the cut. If you are not satisfied with the way your hair looks after coming out of the salon, you can't go back and get a refund on your hair! It can take a long time to grow back out, and for some it might never growth back to it's full length. This is arguably the most significant con to those new to shorter hairstyles.
Maintenance. Short hair styles need to be cut more often. You will most likely have to increase the number of regular visits to the salon if you want to keep your hairstyle in shape, at risk of falling into phase of hair that is between too long or too short to do anything with it!
The best way to be sure about choosing the right hairstyle length is to find the style you like, print it off and go visit your hair stylist. There are also many interesting hairstyle softwares available throughout the Web which will allow you to
try on hairstyles check out our
virtual make over tool here.
Some people might try to discourage you or scare you away, but stand your ground. It's all about you, your style and comfort and being your confident self. Find out for yourself if a short hairstyle if for you by browsing our
short hairstyle picture gallery and keeping the tips given above in mind.
