I felt extremely nervous and excited as strands of my luscious, long locks plummeted down my cloak. After a year of deliberation, my hairdresser cut my hair into a chic pixie cut à la Audrey Hepburn. The process stirred up a wide range of emotions. Without warning, my hairstylist pivoted the chair. As I inspected her handiwork, everything felt right. I had finally found a haircut that made me feel comfortable in my own skin. While I do not believe every girl needs to wear a pixie cut, I do believe every girl should try out short hair at least once. The results are life changing.
Short hair boasts many positives. Less hair translates into more time to sleep, watch Netflix, go on a hike, or whatever it is that you wish you had more time to do. Blow-drying your tresses becomes a speedy task. However, sometimes it is nice to take a break from heat styling, or maybe you woke up late. That is not a problem. If you wake up with your hair all over the place, you can simply go for the “I’m in a rock band” look without even lifting a finger. In addition, you just saved money on hair products since tossing and turning in your sleep creates this edgy hairstyle. The extra cash could go towards a nice meal or a new pair of sneakers!
In addition to being cost-effective and a time-saver, a short haircut can send a powerful message. For example, the iconic 1920s flappers sported bobbed hair to externally represent their feminist ideals. By trading in their long, traditional hairstyles, flappers experienced liberation from stereotypical gender roles. Their new tomboy locks allowed the public to see how daring and free-spirited they were in comparison to their elders. Just like our ancestors, we still see women today rocking short hair to defy stereotypes and promote feminism. If you want to channel your inner flapper today, try accessorizing with a jeweled barrette or headband.
Backing down from a short haircut may leave you constantly wondering how it may change your perspective. It could become “your look” or encourage you to take chances in other areas of your life. It is safe to say I won’t grow my hair past my chin for the rest of my life. I believe in the power of a short haircut. In addition, inspiring ladies like Emma Watson and Jackie O both rocked pixie cuts at some point in their careers. I think they also felt empowered by their tresses. If you hate it, at least you can say you tried something new. A hairstyle isn’t permanent, so go for the big chop.
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