Are you ready to make the leap and get the super-short hair you've been dreaming of? Making this kind of drastic change can be daunting, but with the right preparation and knowledge, you can create the look you've been wanting. This guide will walk you through the process of getting the super-short hair you crave. From the right haircut to maintenance tips, you'll be ready to rock your new 'do in no time. So, let's get started!
You see them everywhere – women in the public eye from actresses to activists who are out there rocking super-short hair and loving every moment of it. You’ve seen them all around you too – on the train, the bus, getting coffee in the morning, going out at night. Super short hair is everywhere!
If you have long locks and are dreaming of letting them go, you’re not alone. Maybe you want to rock super-short pastel hair ready for the festival season - but you're worried about the daunting permanence of lopping off your locks? The scissors can be scary, especially if this style is something you’ve never tried before.
Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know about lopping your hair off into a pixie cut, but didn’t have someone to ask for advice.
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What Is It That Makes You Want Super-short Hair?
Maybe you love to train at the gym or play a sport, and you’re tired of your ponytail whipping back and forth. Maybe you have a new baby and would enjoy snuggling more without the accidental hair pulling. Maybe you have thick hair and are tired of snapping elastics, or you have thin hair and are tired of clips and barrettes sliding out.
Whatever your reason (or reasons) for longing for shorter hair, they are great reasons to try a new do! Keeping those reasons in mind when your confidence wavers can be a big help, so take out a little paper or your favorite note-taking app and write some reminders about the things you are looking forward to with short hair.
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Cut a Bit at a Time… or Lop It Off in One Fell Swoop
If you have very long hair that dips below your waist, going straight to a pixie cut can feel a bit extreme, and that’s ok! If you’re looking for an extreme change, go ahead and hack it all off at once - but if a baby step feels more your speed, start by taking off a bit of length at a time.
Going from extremely long hair to short hair can be a big shift (just wait till the first time you wash it and notice how little shampoo you need now), and it’s up to you how you want to make that change: dipping your toe in first and getting used to the feeling, or taking a running leap straight in. There’s no ‘wrong way’ to go after the style you want, whether it’s all at once or a little bit at a time.
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Consider Donating Your Hair
If you find yourself staring at your ponytail and thinking too hard about all that hair, consider this: there are lots of charities that accept donated hair, and often the longer the donation, the better. Groups like these use your hair and the hair from other donors to build hair pieces for people who have lost their hair for medical reasons.
This list is a great place to start if you’re looking for an organization you want to donate to. Knowing your haircut is doing good for the world, and not just for your look, is one way to get more comfortable with the idea of an extreme haircut.
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Find a Stylist Who Likes Short Cuts and Ask for Their Advice
Maybe it was a model you saw wearing dramatically shorn locks down the runway, a well-styled public official you watched give a speech, or a friend of yours who is loving a new, shorter style. At some point, you spotted that hairstyle and wanted to try it for yourself. Try to keep that image in mind, or better yet, look up a picture of that style and save it for your stylist.
If you have a favorite stylist you work with, talk with them about shorter cuts and what you’re looking for in a new style. If you don’t have a regular stylist, this is a great opportunity to ask friends for recommendations or to start looking for well-loved salons in your area.
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Treat Yourself to Products and Accessories Beforehand
When you look at your bathroom sink/shelf/cabinet for your hair care regimen, what do you see? If it’s all products and accessories that only work on longer hair, then it’s time you made some upgrades. There are lots of little accessories that work in hair of all lengths - tiny barrettes, gothic headbands, sparkly hair clips. Treat yourself to a few of these now, and leave them somewhere you can see them everyday as you’re getting ready.
Lots of ladies waver about short hair cuts because they worry short hair won’t look very feminine on them, but cool hair accessories at hand can give you style and flare, no length required
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Relax! A Haircut Is an Adventure That Eventually Grows Out
It might feel like a big, dramatic choice to chop off the long hair you’ve gotten used to, but remember: hair grows. Whatever you do to your hair with a pair of scissors will eventually grow out. A close-cropped haircut is an opportunity to try out a new style, experiment with a new look, and see how much you like it.
Have you been pining for a close-cropped pixie cut? Leave a comment below to tell us why you love the look!
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