Have you ever paid any attention to a scraggy dog who lives in an alley of a big city? The dog’s hair looks dry, unruly and just naturally unhealthy. The
dog has not been cared for. When we do not get haircuts or trims, people see our hair in a similar appearance. The whole process,
just happens quite naturally, as when you prune a bush in your yard; it will come back healthier and fuller. Yes, I am comparing
our hair with a bush. When the bush isn’t pruned, there are small unfruitful branches that become dry and brittle and eventually
break off. Same with our hair. Our hair becomes dry and brittle and eventually splits and when that happens; then, we are really in
big trouble, because the only sure way to deal with split ends, is to cut above them; thus stopping the process of the splitting
from working it‘s way down to your scalp. I have seen long hair flow all the way down to the lady’s derrière and it would be a sight
to behold if it didn’t have so many slit ends that have made their way up to the scalp area. Little does this lady know that even a
haircut to her shoulders would not help the splits that are way above. No, it isn’t fair, however; we do have many options in how we
should take care of our hair and if you haven’t been following through, you can begin now. It’s never too late.
Elisha Cuthbert had (01/07/2006) gorgeous long blonde wavy hair that fell all the way down into the middle of her back. There was a
center part and long layers designed into her hair for a bit of variety. What made her chop all that loveliness off (04/17/2007) ? Did she just get
tired of looking the same old way? Did she get tired of the length of time it took to style her hair? Whatever the cause and reason,
you must admit; the shorter style seems lighter, brighter and more carefree on Elisha. Going from heavy duty maintenance
to a style that is practically nil has to be a lifesaving factor for most people. Although Ms. Cuthbert’s long hair looked healthy, I
can safely tell you, the shorter haircut is much healthier. Sometimes, when there is so much thick, long hair involved; the client
will develop headaches when worn up, due to the pressure from the hair coming from the clasp. When the hair is still left to grow,
yet longer; the hair becomes more heavy and whether worn up or down, headaches are increased. Therefore, there comes a time, for
health sake when the sissors begin to look inviting.
Long haired ladies do not want to look like their shorter haired sisters, and short haired ladies do not want to look like their
longer haired sisters and around and around it goes and never the twain shall meet. Everyone wants to be an individual and most
hairstylists can relate to that and respect you for that too; as hairstylists are artists and sometimes can be a bit eccentric in
their ways and tastes. An experienced stylist has your best interest at heart and can foresee exactly what would look good on you
and what would not. They take your looks, personality and lifestyle into mind when they begin to give you that life changing haircut
of haircuts.
I’m going to ask you a question, but in order to answer this question; you must be honest with yourself. Who do you know in your
circle of family and friends that are your best critics? Who always tells you the truth about what you are wearing and what your hair
looks like, whether you would like to hear about it or not? My guess, it is probably your children or your best friend and we really
do thank them for it, don’t we? I mean, sometimes we might grit our teeth a little bit while we murmur that thank you, but we do
sincerely appreciate the criticism. Well, perhaps it is time to follow through with some of their advice. We do not see ourselves
the way other people see us. Just because you are thinking about a new haircut doesn’t mean you have to cut it all off suddenly. Go
slow and get used to less length over a period of time, in that way it won’t be quite so shocking or upsetting to you while you are
in the grace time of wearing your new look.
