How to deal with hair that’s cut too short

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This article was co-written by Bianca Cox. Bianca Cox is a hairstylist, esthetician, owner of The Hair Throne and co-owner of Bianchi Salon. Her establishments pride themselves on professional service, contemporary style and personality. You can check out The Hair Throne and Bianca’s hairstyles on Instagram @hairthrone and her profile Instagram @biancajcox.

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Most of us have experienced this situation: You go to the hairdresser to get your hair cut, and then walk out of the salon regretting and regretting that your beautiful hair was cut. It’s not fun to cut your hair too short, but having the right perspective will help you handle the situation in the best possible way, and maybe you even love your new short hair? In the meantime, be sure to follow a good hair care routine to grow your hair out quickly.

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Get used to the new look

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Don’t panic. If you’re used to having long hair, you might be shocked to find your hair is too short. It’s hard to accept that long hair is no longer available, whether your hair was cut at the salon or you simply don’t like the hairstyle you chose. However, there are a few things you can do to appreciate your new hairstyle and even help you fall in love with it. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Remember that hair will grow back, slowly but surely, so no matter how much you hate your new hair, this problem is only temporary.
Have fun with your new hair care routine; You will not have to spend a lot of time taking care of short hair.

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Think about whether you need a haircut. If your hair is damaged by a hairdresser, you can find someone else to fix it for a little more style. There are many stylish short hairstyles out there, and there’s no reason why you should endure what you consider a disaster.

Keep in mind that you may have to cut your hair a little shorter to get a better look. Tell your hairdresser that you want a better hairstyle but want to keep the length of your hair.

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Understand that short hair can also be beautiful. Long hair is beautiful, but short hair is equally beautiful. Take this opportunity to test your style. Short hair makes the eyes look bigger and helps to adjust the face for a more attractive look. Maybe you end up liking this short hairstyle more than your long hair!

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Don’t hide your hair under a hat or scarf. You can hide your hair for the first few days when you are not used to short hair. However, if you don’t normally wear a hat and now suddenly wear it everywhere, people will think you’re hiding something. It’s better to just get used to your new hair and not hide it, that way you’ll feel more comfortable and look more confident.

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Love the new hairstyle. Once you’ve gotten used to your new look, it’s time to tap into your new hair. Make it part of your style and look proud instead of embarrassed. Let’s pretend this is the hairstyle you’ve wanted for a long time.

If someone compliments your new hairstyle, don’t say “Oh, it’s so short” but say “Thank you! I want to try something a little different.”

Try making beautiful short hairstyles

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Look at celebrities with similar short hair for ideas. Short hair is now in fashion, as evidenced by many stylish stars cutting their hair short. Look online for pictures of celebrities with short hair to see how they style their hair. You can see how short hair looks great with slicked back, tousled, spiked, and many more styles. Take a look at famous stars with short hair like: ^{[2] X Research Source}

Jennifer Lawrence
Rihanna
Beyoncé
Emma Watson
Jennifer Hudson
Demi Lovato

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Use gels and other products to style your hair. Short hair looks great with styling products. Gels, foams, pomades, and other products can help you achieve hairstyles you would never get with long hair. These products will make long hair look heavy. Short hair is lighter so it can be combed with spikes and tangles.

Try brushing the gel while your hair is still damp after washing for shiny slicked-back hair.
Rub some pomade between your palms and smooth through your hair for a cute tousled look.

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Try making a bun for short hair. If your hair is still long enough for a ponytail, you can put it up in a bun to make it look like it’s still long. Gather the hair on the top of the head and tie it with a hair tie, then continue with the following steps:

Divide the ponytail into 2 parts.
Twist a section of hair down and use bobby pins to secure the ends close to the hair band.
Twist the rest of the hair upwards and use bobby pins to secure the ends next to the hair ties.
Use hairspray to keep your hair in place.

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Wig team. To quickly return to the look with long hair, there is no better way than wearing a wig. If you like, you can choose a wig of the desired length to wear until the hair grows out. Wigs are easier to put on when you have short hair, so take advantage of this to play around with wigs.

Helps hair grow faster

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Avoid using heat tools that are harmful to your hair every day. Using a hair dryer, straightening or curling hair daily will make your hair damaged, dry, brittle and more prone to breakage. When this happens, the hair will take a long time to regrow. You need to protect your hair by avoiding heat tools if you don’t have to style your hair for special occasions. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Avoid using hair extensions and other hairstyles that stretch your hair. If you like hair extensions, you have to be very careful when choosing a style. Hair extensions have a strong impact on real hair and will cause damage to real hair if not properly connected. Many people think that hair extensions are not good, but if you really like it, remember to choose an experienced hairdresser.

Glue extensions are notoriously damaging to hair, as they are attached to real hair with glue.
Suture-attached extensions are generally less harmful, but they can still damage hair if they are too heavy and stretch real hair.

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Create a good hair care routine. Daily hair care can make a big difference in stimulating hair growth. You need to keep your hair as healthy as possible so that it can grow long and strong. Here’s what you can do:

Avoid washing your hair every day, as this will dry it out. You should only wash your hair 2-3 times a week.
Dry your hair gently with a towel instead of using a hair dryer.
Comb your hair with a wide comb instead of a hairbrush.
Do not dye or bleach your hair to avoid damaging it.

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Maintain a healthy diet to stimulate hair growth. Eat plenty of protein and omega-3 fats to nourish your hair. While a healthy diet may not make your hair grow faster, it will grow stronger and stronger. Here are the things that you should eat:

Salmon, tuna and other fish contain omega-3 fatty acids
Avocados, nuts, olive oil and other foods with healthy fats
Chicken, beef, pork and other proteins
Many green leafy vegetables and other fresh vegetables contain nutrients that are good for the skin and hair

Advice

Don’t worry, your hair will grow back!
Let’s smile. Your hair won’t stay that short forever. Your attitude makes the difference!
Go to your stylist (not the one who cut your hair off, of course) and ask what they can do for you while you wait for your hair to grow back. They can cut it back to make it easier to see or fix it if your hair is uneven.
Ask your friends what they think. You might ask, “What should I do to make my hair look better?”
Try to help your hair grow faster. Massage the scalp 2-3 times a day, 2-5 minutes each time to stimulate blood circulation and help hair grow. However, be careful: sometimes the scalp will become extremely oily and greasy, as massaging also stimulates the production of natural oils.
Don’t mind what others think. That short hair is yours, not theirs!

Steps

Get used to the new look

Try making beautiful short hairstyles

Helps hair grow faster

Advice

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