Hairstyle Advice for Teenagers
Because of teenagers' youthful faces, buoyant personalities, and "uncontaminated" locks, there are some fundamental differences between hairstyles that suit adults and ones for teenagers.
Celebrities as Hair Style Icons for Teenagers
While teenagers may have an uncanny ability, unimpeded by inhibitions, to experiment with their hair, they are extremely impressionable and influenced greatly by television personalities and celebrities, who exude presence, popularity, and pizzazz, everything a teenager aspires to possess. While there is a plethora of magazines dedicated to inspiring adults to find a stunning hairstyle, a similar devotion to teenage hair is virtually nonexistent.
A useful tip is to scrutinize the ‘teeny’ magazines, which are filled with images of boy bands, pop stars, attractive actors and celebrities and of course their hair. Take the picture to a hairdresser and you will walk out of the salon looking like your idol.
However, if you do not want to "follow the crowd" and have the "pob" Victoria Beckham caused an entourage of eager teenagers to race to their nearest salon and scissor-happy stylists excitedly recreating the fashion icon's look, teen magazines can be a great sources to find new and exciting hairstyles. But why not modify them slightly to make them more different and unique or experiment with a new hair color? Consider your hair as a form of self expression rather than a tool to mimic celebrities.
Have you ever heard the saying "mutton dressed as lamb?" There is no fashion faux pas quite as sickening as a woman obviously of mature years, wearing a micro mini skirt that Bridget Bardot could only just get away with in the 1960s, killer heels, and hair so bright and daring that even a teenager might think twice about.
While many adults may be "young at heart," their hair can rarely follow suit. Your hair, like the clothes you wear and the amount of makeup on your face, is a true reflection of your age and should not be used as a way to try to appear younger than you are.
Teenagers, and their youthful vibrancy, can get away with dyeing their hair various shades of red and pink, or a full head of blonde, or styling their hair with "youthful" techniques such as crimping, braiding, and curling. Pigtails and high ponytails may look great on a sixteen-year-old cheer girl, a compliment which could not be reciprocated on a woman approaching fifty. Before you hit the grind of a life full of responsibilities, now is the time to experiment, as this unique opportunity dramatically decreases with each passing decade.
Choose a Hairstyle to Suit your Hair Texture and Face Shape
While it is all very well complaining about teenagers having an exclusive opportunity to experiment with hair that their older years forbid, there are certain "rules" in play as to what haircuts, colors, and styles will and will not suit each individual teenager. Face shapes are arguably the biggest "rule of thumb" when considering a new haircut regardless of whether you are 15 or 51.
Face shapes are essentially placed into three categories: long, square, and round. Determining what category your face shape falls into is essential if you want to wear a stylish new haircut that will guarantee looks of envy and a date with the high school heartthrob. In short, longer faces suit soft and shorter haircuts, which involve plenty of layers. Straight hair that is past the shoulders and parted in the center will not flatter a long face.
This advice is not limited to your teenage years and should stay with you as you move into middle age and beyond. Likewise, so should the texture of your hair. Hair that is limp and fine won't suddenly become full of life and vitality as soon as you turn 20! Cutting your hair according to its texture to maximize its appeal is a lifelong hairstyle practice.
Generally speaking, teenagers have more time to attend to their hair than adults do. Although adolescents are usually intent on staying in bed until midday to avoid any household chores or put off a looming college assignment, when it comes to creating a flawless head of hair before they leave the house, many teenagers will dedicate a lot of time to accomplish this aspiration.
Nonetheless, there are also plenty of teenagers who, when push comes to shove, forego such self-pruning in favor of an extra few minutes in bed. Your personal preferences as to how much time you spend on your hair each day should be considered when choosing a hairstyle, which is again a consideration also deemed appropriate for adults.
Some Popular Hairstyles for Teenagers
• Shags
Appropriately named shags, these choppy, bouncy, and layered hairdos, which look great on long or short hair and are immensely easy to maintain, have been popular among teenagers for decades, and continue to be so. Shags never go out of style and exude a funky atmosphere of fun while maintaining an element of "coolness".
Like the shag, teenagers who sport hair with a fringe or bangs exude sophistication and chic that is bound to generate classroom copycats. Blunt fringes are particularly popular amongst teenagers, as are bangs, which look particularly "cool" when swept to one side.
• Long Layered Hair
A teenage girl with long and luscious locks will always ignite feelings of jealousy from her female classmates and cause testosterone to run rampant with the males in the class. Long hair not only requires more maintenance than short hair, but also hair that is in very good condition.
Teenagers boasting less-than-perfect longer locks can boost their hair with a few layers, which will make the hair look in better condition, add volume, and help to enhance facial features.
• Freaky, Bold Colors
Quite literally, your teenage years are the only time when it is considered "acceptable" to experiment with some weird and wonderful hair colors. Shocking pinks, outrageous reds, and deplorable blues look great on those so young they can pull it off.
When you're a teenager, it feels like you're going to be one forever, but trust me, you're not. Youth doesn't last forever, so it's important to live it to the fullest, including your hair!
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