My Style Journey: Part 1

Currently I am experiencing feelings of 'style restlessness.' Although these feelings can be temporarily cured, it is best to get to the source of the problem. The source this time is that I want to cut my hair.

When I graduated high school, I cut all of my hair off. Five years later, my hair is long enough to reach my bra strap and I am getting the itch to chop it all off again. After a lengthy discussion about it with my mother, I decided to cut it all off in stages and by the summer I will reach a very short pixie hair cut.

While most people hold on to their hair like a security blanket, I find that different hair styles are an added accessory to any outfit. Although long hair has its benefits (ability to match the severity or bohemian essence of an outfit, elaborate buns/braids, greater versatility in updos...), I believe it just gets in the way. It gets in the way of showcasing your neck, earrings, necklaces, eyes, makeup...everything. Plus, they are all kind of boring. On the other hand, a short hair cut (chin length and up) done right can completely transform your look. Shorter cuts frame your face better than a longer cut, so they completely accentuate all of your facial features. Anybody can pull off a short cut, but it does take a bit of studying and consulting to figure out which cut will look great on your facial shape.

I believe everyone should try a short hair cut at least once in your life. When I cut all of my hair off I learned how to be more comfortable with and showcase my facial features because I could no longer hide behind my hair. I think the short cut assisted in me becoming more confident in my looks, and developing my personal style.

Here are some pictures of the cuts I am looking at getting over the next couple of months in chronological order. Let me know what you think! I'll critique each one and post pictures of it once I get it done.