Friday, November 27, 2009

Update Your Haircut Without Sacrificing Length!

If you're one of the lucky few, you've finally found that perfect hair length--it flatters your face shape, and you shudder just a little bit when the stylist comes near you with their shears. Well, just because you may have found the perfect length, doesn't mean you have to have the same exact style for the rest of your life. PLEASE don't do that--hair is meant to be played with. And, if you're anything like me, you have this sudden urge to change it drastically every month. We are going to teach you how to do that without harming your beloved length (and thank god, saving yourself from DIY hair dyes).

1. Short Bob

A short bob can easily be revived by adding graduated layers to it, which will add a bit of dimension. If you like the length that your hair has grown to, that is fine; you can keep that length at the front and add dimension to the back by having your stylist "undercut" your hair, which will make it appear fuller in the back by giving it a support structure.

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2. Shoulder Length Hair

The easiest and best way to add a bit of flair to shoulder length hair is to add side-swept bangs. This way, you don't have to take the jump-off-the-cliff by adding blunt bangs (you can always hide them behind your ears, or pin them back), but you're still getting a great new style that everyone will notice. Take note from Hayden Panettiere's very well-groomed style with bangs brushed off to the side.

3. Long Hair

With long hair, layers are the key to giving it a bit more pizazz. Once you get past a certain length, you'll hit the "my hair just hangs there" stage--which is when you know you need to do a little something to fix it up. If you're too scared to make that drastic cut, just add some layers in. You have two choices here: you can ask for layers that frame your face to add shape to your entire cut, or have your stylist give you smaller less noticeable layers for just a little bit of dimension-- the choice is yours!

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  • Jessica's Avatar
    Posted by Jessica Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:28am PDT

    Such great tips! I'm so excited to do something new to my hair now, with out losing length!!

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  • Haley's Avatar
    Posted by Haley Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:29am PDT

    I always want to change my hair and update my look but have a fear of them chopping my hair off

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  • CowboyPants's Avatar
    Posted by CowboyPants Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:36am PDT

    They all have really pretty hair! Maybe I need some new layers.

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  • Ayanna's Avatar
    Posted by Ayanna Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:38am PDT

    Good article. Obviously short hair is in, but it does not look good on everyone so its good to know what works and what doesn't.

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  • Simone's Avatar
    Posted by Simone Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:14am PDT

    Good article. I always want to do something different to my hair and then chicken out. Love how easy these changes are.

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  • Amilllionaire's Avatar
    Posted by Amilllionaire Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:23am PDT

    seriously this is great because i HATE cutting my hair but always complain that i "need a change"

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  • Meghan's Avatar
    Posted by Meghan Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:27am PDT

    Awesome tips! I'm always SO scared to mess with my hair!

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  • Anne's Avatar
    Posted by Anne Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:29am PDT

    i always hack off my hair and then regret it immediately--so thanks!

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  • mrh's Avatar
    Posted by mrh Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:16pm PDT

    Not sure how I feel about that short bob look. She looks like she's almost wearing a wig, no?

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  • Courtney's Avatar
    Posted by Courtney Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:19pm PDT

    This makes me want to pay more attention to my hair.

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