Give Your Hair a Chop

[BeeNee]

We are a world obsessed with hair. It's something that's right in your face (literally) and that can get you noticed for better or worse. More than just an accessory, sometimes, hair can be an indicator that we are holding on to something that we need to let go of. When people are making life changes like growing older, getting new jobs, getting past an old relationship, turning over a new chapter in their lives, they often come to the realization that a dramatic change is needed.

Just letting hair grow and drag and become unruly, just because it's hair, isn't always best. Hair can literally be tied to how it is you feel about yourself. Our hair often suffers the consequences of us not wanting to take care of ourselves or can be a reflection of ones low self-esteem. This is why a haircut can be the start of something new in our lives, and of turning over a new leaf. Cutting it off in some form or fashion can indicate to the world, that you are ready for the new and to move forward in your life.

If you have always had the same hairstyle, try switching it up. You don't have to go full on 10 inch chop or anything, but a couple of inches can mean a world of difference to your look, and obviously, a more noticeable cut will be the most dramatic and potentially life altering in the way you are treated in the dating world, with your family and friends, at your job, etc.

[SammyGurl]

I totally agree! For the last three summers I've got a my hair cut from shoulder length or longer to a pixie cut. I've been interning with my State's DOT as a construction inspector which involves a lot of hot weather wearing a hard hat in the work zone. Then back to the office with only a few minutes to make myself presentable for meetings and such. The short shaggy look makes it easy to run my fingers through my hair fluffing it up a bit and viola pretty hair again! Beats flat long hair any day, plus it's just a fun look and feel!

[SammyGurl]

Thank You!!

[Phoenix98]

It's a good take.

But my philosophy is this short hair on men, long hair on women.

Most guys can't pull of long hair.

Most women can not pull of short hair.

Fewer people can pull off both.

Also most of the women in this picture looked better with longer hair.

[sovetskii13]

Having a bad hair day?
What's important is for the person to like his or her hair length, texture, style, and color. Don't make yourself look like someone you are not. Suggestions should be appreciated but it's the person with that hair who gets to decide what's best for him or her. Society or culture may be obsessed with specific hair just because some celebrity did it, but you should not automatically follow them. Do what you like.

[alice55]

It had take me years to get my hair to be the length they're now and I love them like that so I'm not gonna cut them. I prefer long hair.
Short hair can look cute but you need to have the face for it if not it look horrible. With my baby face it would make my cheek even bigger than they're.

[BeeNee]

You don't have to cut your hair short to the scalp. There are examples here, where they took only a few inches off, but it still made a difference. Of course, you like what you like and I know some people feel or don't look good with certain cuts, but changing it up once in a while, giving it a little chop, can do wonders for some people.

[alice55]

When I want to change a bit I do a new hairstyle it's good enough for me.

[NearlyNapping]

1) Slight improvement
2) Improvement
3) Worse
4) About the same, the longer hair looks more chill
5) About the same
6) Don't like either one, but slightly worse - just cleaning up and trimming the first would be better
7) Just different, but no real preference
8) Worse, although the big smile in the first pic might bias it
9) I like both, no real preference (she's beautiful btw)
10) Don't like either, but slight preference for the first - he could do far better

[soul1112]

Way to completely miss the point.

[NearlyNapping]

@soul1112
I got the point. I just commented on what they look like. Ultimately it's about the way it looks regardless of the reason.

[soul1112]

You're right. I apologise, as it tends to be a bad habit to be unintentionally mean on the Internet.

[NearlyNapping]

@soul1112
np

For the record I've cut my hair for that reason myself before, more than once. It rarely lasts that way for long though.

[anewgirl]

Most of those people DO look better with the shorter cut, with a few exceptions. Nice! 👍

[soul1112]

I love long hair (either gender), but I can appreciate the metaphor. I used to keep my hair long years ago, and I did love it. When I did the change, it was definitely for the good, and maybe even better. 5 years later, I still sometimes think of bringing it back... but it's always a long journey.

[kitty71]

Im hesitant to drastic changes and I always like my hair long I had never cut my hair above my shoulder. I dont know if I could even cut it so darn short and besides long hair it gives guys opportunity to run their hands and fingers on us hehe

[Monikin]

lol I'm prone to drastic changes.. When I was 16, I had long hair which I started cutting and kept on cutting then I buzzed it and took a razor to it then off went my eyebrows.. I've grown it out and chopped it off, colored it all different colors even several colors at once. It's just fun to be daring and change it up, enjoy it before it all falls out.

[ATuairiscean]

Yeah I have always liked both long and short hair - It just suits some people to have it one way or the other - I suppose I am technically a neutral on it

[clampfan101]

I completely disagree. Unless it's unhealthy, there's nothing wrong with wanting to keep something you love!

[mistixs]

I did it recently. I hated it for the first day but since then I've grown to love it.

[Dog19]

I think I look better with shoulder length hair, it fits me. Nice my take. I was going to cut my hair and get dreadlocks. Lol

[Keenisha]

Whoa people look so different esp men. I'm growing my hair out though so no snip snip for me

[Anonymous]

It's a step a lot of girls seem to be afraid to take. It almost always looks hot, though.

[omgjassy]

I'd never ever cut my hair that short

[LittleSally]

I completely agree!

[Anonymous]

I'm Black so I change my hair style often.

[Player9606]

Thanks for your take on hair 😂

[cupidkisses]

wow that's gr8

[Anonymous]

Thank you