Survive that bad haircut!

A bad haircut happens when you least expect it and those few scissor snips can make you feel miserable for many days and weeks ahead. While there are several ways to avoid getting a bad haircut before it even happens, once you have one, some instant remedies will take you from geeky to glam in no time.

The first thing to do – and it’s easier said than done – is not to panic. Although you have perhaps hated your horrible new style the minute you saw it, take a deep breath and remain calm. Hair may actually go into a temporary state of ‘chop shock’ immediately after it is cut, so give your hair a few days to relax into the new style. You may discover that your initial anxiety was unfounded and your hair will soon fall nicely into place.

The second thing to do is to accept your hair as it is. Admit that there is only so much you can do at this stage. Once you accept your fate, then you can begin to focus on finding styles that are possible. Look at fashion magazines for models with hair similar to yours. Then take an evening and experiment with those different styles. You may be surprised at the results.

Accessories may well need to be your best friends (ditch the diamonds!) for a little while. Your hair might be too short to pull neatly into a ponytail, however, there are other hair accessories that can work wonders on short hair. One of the best accessories in cases like these is the basic bobby-pin or hair-grip. You can use these pins to tuck hair up at the sides or in the back. Use the smaller bobby-pins to sweep short hair up completely. Visit sites like Hair Updos where you’ll find the best wearing hair up images so you can find the perfect style for you.

The butterfly clip, which is available in many different sizes, is something else you could opt for. The shorter your hair is – the smaller the clip. Use these clips to sweep the hair off your face. They are easy to use and will not break your hair. Consider going under cover. You can throw on any kind of hat with an outfit and hide your hair completely. You can do the same with scarves.

Appliances are also useful when trying to style that bad hair-cut. . If you are trying to let your unwanted layers grow out, try curling your hair. Use hot rollers or perhaps a curling iron for best results. Flat irons are great for shorter hair as well. Some short pixie hairstyles tend to get a bit frizzy – narrow flat irons are perfect for styling short hair.

There are also  many hair products on the market to help you shape, sleek and fluff up your air. If your hair gets frizzy, for example, try using a straightening gel and also use a deep conditioner. The in-between hair stage when you are trying to grow out a bad haircut does not have to be painful. The key to bouncing back from a bad cut is to remember that your hair will eventually recover – so don’t let a bad cut ruin your life.