Yesterday, I showed a picture and said, 'Let's shorten it a bit,' but the hairdresser's scissors went wild. When I look in the mirror, I don’t recognize myself, and no one around me is saying anything, but I can feel that they find it odd. Is there a way to get used to such short hair? Do you think anything can be done to compensate for it?
I went through the same thing. Last year, I went to get bangs, and the hairstylist literally made it look like they placed a bowl on my head. At first, I was super uncomfortable, but once I styled it a bit with the hairdryer, it started to come together. Also, bobby pins are really helpful. My hair may not grow back immediately, but you get used to the short look pretty quickly.
Honestly, hairdressers need to pay a lot of attention to these things. You're saying to shorten it a bit, but the guy is just doing his own thing. I once managed to make it look better by playing around with the right hair products in the same situation. Foam it up, add a bit of shape, and it makes all the difference.
Let me be clear, when you show a picture and say "trim it a bit," what is the hairdresser supposed to do? You need to express it clearly, like saying "cut this much" for instance. Maybe your intention was good, but there seems to have been a communication gap. The hair is yours, but in the end, explaining it is a two-way street 🤷♀️
Let me add that, actually, I didn't want a very flashy model, just a straight cut. But let's just say the scissors pretty much declared independence. I'm curious to see if I can manage to fix it on my own.
There's no such thing as irreparable, but a long-term plan may be necessary. If your hair has been cut too short, you can speed up its growth with care or vitamin supplements. For a quicker solution, a wig or hair extensions can be temporary fixes. It's also important not to underestimate the psychological adjustment process; perhaps discussing these things concretely with the hairdresser from the start might be a better approach to keep it under control.
