Most people don’t know whether a particular haircut will look good until the hairdresser cuts it. That’s where the indecision comes in. You choose something because of how it looks on the other person or in a photograph, and after you get it done, it seems a bit wrong.
It is not the hairstyle. It is the indecision before making the choice. And if there is no objective way of deciding which haircut will suit you, then you are going to feel.
You must feel that a hairstyle is right for you the first time you see it, not that you will need to adapt to it. It should work harmoniously with your face, your hair, and your hair management routine.
In this article, you’ll learn how to evaluate a hairstyle before you get it, so you don’t have to second-guess yourself, and then get the right hairstyle.
When someone says that a particular hairstyle “suits” a person, they mean it looks good and feels good, but few specify what this means.
A hairstyle is suitable for you if it suits: how does it complement your face, how does your hair behave naturally, and how easy is it to maintain.
Without one of these, it may look good, but it will not be right in the end. So some hairstyles look good at first glance, but are hard to maintain or become uncomfortable after a couple of days.
We begin with how the hair will fit on your face. All hairstyles will change the shape of your face. Some make it look longer, some make it look shorter. Some make it look more defined, others make it more blurred. You just need to look at what the style does.
Ask yourself: Will this make my face look more or less symmetrical? Does it accentuate my features, or diminish them?
You don’t need to analyze it technically. When something seems a little bit off, it is generally an indicator that it is not well-suited to you. The right hairstyle should complement your face.
And the biggest mistake is choosing a hairstyle that looks great in photos but doesn’t work for your hair type.
There’s a lot to be said about hair type. Thick hair beats fine hair, wavy beats straight hair. Some styles require voluminous hair, others require styling products. If the style does not suit you, you will be battling it every day. Hence the frustration.
Instead, look at your hair characteristics. Is it very bouncy? Does it part one way? Your hairstyle should take these things into account.
You need to consider how your hairstyle will look after a couple of days. This is a crucial point. You see, when you cut people’s hair, it looks nice, clean, and fresh. It’s clean, it’s nicely shaped and well-styled. But you have to see how it looks after that.
Consider: Can you leave the style for more than a few days? Will you have to work on it each day? Will it look good when it’s a little longer?
An appropriate style should look good with a little work and under less-than-ideal conditions. The key to a hairstyle is consistency.
We all look at a hairstyle from the front. That’s not enough. You could like the way it looks from the front, but not from the side. The way your hair sits on your head is equally as important as the front view.
When judging a look, take into consideration: front view, side view, overall shape.
If it looks good from the front but not the side, it’s not ideal. It needs to look good from multiple angles.
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Hairstyles can be easier to work with as they don’t need perfect conditions.
They are less formal and less rigid. They are less complicated.
They are not too long or too short. They give you options without limiting your styling choices.
They have structure but are not too stiff. They hold their shape but have some give.
They don’t demonstrate how a style works. They are a snapshot of a moment in time.
If you have curly hair, you’ll find it hard to wear a style that doesn’t take it into account.
Popularity doesn’t always work well. Popularity doesn’t always work well.
Making decisions is best done before you start cutting. Once it has started, it’s too late to start doubting.
You should be able to clearly understand: how the cut or style will suit your face, how will your hair handle it, and how it’s going to look in a few days.
If you’re not sure about any of this, you’re guessing. If you spend a little more time thinking about how it might turn out, you’ll have a more reliable outcome.
The appeal of a hairstyle that works for you comes from clarity. You know what to expect, and what not to expect. And that assurance reflects in the outcome. You’re relaxed, it’s durable, and it doesn’t fiddle with your clothes all the time.
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