You’ve been blessed with long, luscious locks. Locks that flow in the breeze and make you feel like Pocahontas. Locks that leave girls jelly and turn boys into jelly. The braids, the waves, the buns, and the other various possibilities to style your hair are always endless. However, our gal pal Pocahontas forgot to mention the hours of work that can go into maintaining long hair. Plus, how do you not get leaves and branches stuck in your weave while you run through the forest?! Â Basically, the ‘long hair don’t care’ motto is a hard one to live by. So here are 5 reasons to sport a short do now!
Fresh starts, new beginnings.
Believe it or not, spring is upon us. After all those efforts of protecting your hair from the harsh cold winds, there was still some damage done to those locks. Now that you no longer need that length to keep your neck warm, why not go ahead and give those locks the freshness it deserves. Your split ends will disappear, your hair will get a natural boost of volume, and the magic of the salon will do wonders to the overall health of your strands.
Trendy is the new deadly.
Deadly fashionable, that is! It seems as if short hair is the new trend. Emma Stone, Kim Kardashian (I’m sorry mom), Lena Dunham, and countless other celebrities are sporting shorter, edgier do’s. Whether it’s a choppy layered looked, a long bob, or a pixie cut, short hair is definitely in style this year. And with so many women shying away from chopping off their locks, taking the step yourself and cutting your hair will make you that much more trendier!
An hour lost is an hour gained.
Let’s face it, that hour we lost during Daylight Time Saving was brutal. Morning showers are hard enough without the arm workout you get washing your hair (Yet, still no biceps!). Chopping off your locks gives you the advantage of saving time. One rinse is all it takes ladies! With short hair, you actually have the option of air drying. Not a fan? Grab a blow dryer and see results in 10 minutes flat! Â Â
Size does matter.
Shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner, heat protectant spray, finishing spray… the list goes on. A lot of work and money goes into maintaining beautiful hair. By sporting a shorter do, you will only need half the size of products you used before. Converting from quarter size to pea size can make your products last a lot longer. Thus, you’re saving time, money and dreaded trips to the land of products, body sprays, nail polish, and other things you don’t really need but decide you must have anyways.
Change is the only constant.
It’s only fair that a change in hair will provoke a change in style. Fashion is continuously evolving but what’s important is that you find your own look in midst of all the prints, colors, lengths, and fabrics. Go boho-chic with long flowy pieces and earthy tones or sport a more girly look with pops of color and fun printed dresses (You might want to consider wearing shorts or capris until spring actually starts feeling like spring). However, there is always the option of a hoodie and sweatpants for the more ‘student friendly’ attire. The possibility is endless, and the style is yours.
Support a good cause. Â Â
Your hair will eventually grow back after you cut it. But what about those who have to endure months of pain from chemotherapy only to lose all their hair and shatter their confidence? With a minimum of 6 inches, you can donate your hair to organizations such as Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths, Wigs for Kids, or Locks of Love. Your hair will be then turned into a wig for someone going through a difficult time. After all, we should all be striving to make a difference!
Boost your confidence. Â
A shorter do can definitely make you feel a bit… exposed. Embrace it! Now that you got rid of your blanket (I mean hair), you may suddenly notice that you have a face. Are those blue eyes? Damn. New makeup look? Love it! Overcome the vulnerability that you may feel when cutting your hair by finding your confidence. Quick tip: Taylor Swift hair flips bring out your inner pop star the fastest. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on your stylist’s chair, grab a pair of scissors, and get chopping!