Long Hair vs Short Hair
As children, our parents decided how we were going to wear our hair, and we were so busy playing that we barely gave a thought to our locks. Now, as adults, we want to look our very best at all times, especially when we dash out on a moment's notice. We don't want to spend hours primping in front of the mirror, but still want to look like a movie star, as if we had been born that way.
A bedraggled, fluffy look gives the impression of just rolling out of bed in the morning. Men find its sexy appearance irresistible. Drawing even more attention can be achieved by adding highlights to your long strands, with blonde, strawberry blonde, and copper red tones complementing light or medium brown hair. Golden hues would also flatter warm browns. Whether worn up or down, it exudes a lovely allure that makes you want to dance!
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" cried her friend as he gazed longingly up at her. Legend has it that her hair was so long that one could climb up the side of the tall tower to reach her, and so the story goes. Is long hair right for you? Would it suit your lifestyle and enhance your face and body
As women age, many of us tend to gain a little weight and our hair turns gray (or, as I like to call it, platinum). If you're overweight and have long hair, it can sometimes make you appear heavier when you look in the mirror. Have you ever noticed how challenging it is to maintain a neat appearance with long hair when trying on clothes?
There aren't many of us older individuals who feel confident with gray or dyed hair hanging around our shoulders. Let's face it, we're not 20 anymore, but that doesn't mean we have to look our complete age either. It can be difficult to part with long hair. After all, we do love our long locks, don't we?
Transitioning to short hair may require more maintenance, though it's generally easier to manage. Short hair can take off at least 5-10 pounds when paired with the right outfit. With perfect shaping from a skilled, visionary stylist who understands your needs, short hair can work wonders! Short hair is also healthier; you rarely encounter split ends because regular trims every six weeks are in order. Plus, you'll use less shampoo and conditioner. Depending on your style, you'll look younger and more put together no matter what you're wearing.
Believe it or not, there are many styles you can wear with short hair. Real short hair shingled up in the back may not complement a heavy lady with a thick neck. A nice fringed effect that frames the edges would appear much more feminine. Similarly, a mushroom bob isn't ideal for a heavier woman, as it can make her look shorter and heavier.
However, a cut about 1 ½ inches away from the head and styled upward can minimize droops, sags, or wrinkles. Bringing everything up by cutting the lower part of the hair a little closer to the scalp can achieve this. Half-waves and large curls can also bring much-needed softness around her face, both upwards and downwards. The upper part of the hair is styled upward, while the lower part is fluffed down, but not smoothed.
Perhaps you're older and have arthritis, making it difficult to style your hair as you once could. With a good shaping, you could have a very light wave that requires minimal effort. Simply dampen your hair, comb it, and let it fall into relaxed curls that look natural. Voilà! Everything starts with a good haircut. You can have the best color and a great perm, but without a good shape, it won’t bring out the best of what you have.
Whether you prefer long hair or short hair, it's important to listen to the desires of your heart and not be afraid of change. After all, as they say, 'It will always grow back.'
See also:
Reasons to cut your hair short
Why women cut their hair short