You’ve toyed with the idea a very long time: itching to do something new with your hair. Gorgeous celebrity hairstyles smile back at you in the pages of every magazine and you swear next week will be the week. It never is. A drastic hairstyle change to some, is a major commitment. You’ve reasoned the hair will grow back but only after months of walking around like Alfalfa. Not an option!!
The following 5 questions are sure to set you straight and help you decide if today is the day you should cut your hair!
How do you react to change in general?
a) I get bored very easily so change is my middle name.
b) It can be hard to do but I adapt pretty quickly
c) Change sucks sameness rocks!
You see a woman with long flowing hair on fear factor shave it off as a task, you:
a) 100 percent yes. The money isn’t even a factor; you’re just crazy like that.
b) Decide you might have the hootspa if you were that desperate for the money
c) Cringe and decide that 50 thousand dollars could never be enough!
People’s secret reaction to your newly shaved head would be:
a) There would be absolutely no reaction
b) Oh wow, that’s an interesting change
c) Is there something she should be telling me?
Fill in the blank: I’d sooner _____ than cut my hair into a pixie.
a) Go bald
b) Cut my hair into a bob
c) Eat a flying cockroach
If your personality could be defined by a television show recognized for its hairstyles, it would be:
a) Extreme Makeover
b) Gossip Girl
c) That 70s show
RESULTS:
All or mostly A’s: You certainly don’t need anyone to tell you you’re a go getting, change desiring, transformation craving individual. You’re the first one to accept a dare and live life to the fullest. Sometimes you’ll do things on a whim without actually thinking hard about the consequences but if that’s your lifestyle, chances are you don’t live with much regret. Your hair is a fun part of your personality as you mix it up with various cuts, styles and possibly color. People might look to you for inspiration as you do many things people might say are crazy but deep down inside wish they had the guts to pull off. Celebrities such as Rihanna or Pink are hair risk takers just like you. Frequent changes with style, color and cuts, they explore to the hilt making it almost more important than their actual wardrobe.
All or mostly B’s: Change is nothing new to you but you do it with awareness. You’re a down to earth, rational thinking but fun having individual who doesn’t mind the idea of something different once in awhile when the time is right. You won’t just go out on a limb and do something crazy out of the blue but you will go a bit over the top sometimes if you trust it won’t be the end of the world. A great balance between risk and caution, you enjoy exploring new hairstyles and beauty possibilities but want to ensure you have a trustworthy stylist before you release your tresses into their hands. Once you’re convinced, you’ll take the plunge. Look to celebrity hairstyle influences such as Posh whose haircuts are current, trendy and fun and every now and again. She allows herself to appreciate and fans to adore her Pob hairstyle for awhile before she’s back at the barber getting a change.
All or mostly C’s: Let’s face it, you’re in no frame of mind to get a haircut - which is exactly why you should get one! For whatever reason, change is scary to you and the idea of doing something different causes you discomfort but if you step out of your comfort zone and surprise yourself, you’ll realize how many other doors of change this can open for you. Starting with something like getting a haircut despite your fears will force you to challenge yourself with bigger obstacles. If you’re really afraid to take the plunge, try using a virtual hairstyle program that will place the hairstyles on your virtual head. At least you’ll be able to see yourself before sitting in the hairdressers chair which will take away some of the initial shock you might feel looking so glamorously different. The reality is, you might not be completely ready for a change today, or even one tomorrow but to put yourself in the fame of mind for one, begin perusing styles you love secretly so as to not be pressured from friends and once you’re a bit more persuadable, reach out for support from friends who will encourage you to do something different. Look to celebrity hairstyle influences such as Eva Mendez or Jennifer Aniston, whose haircuts don’t change drastically but there are subtle changes every now and again that make major differences in their overall appearance.
