How to Survive Bad Haircuts
Don't let a bad haircut ruin your social life; turn a negative into a positive.
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You Will Need
- Supportive friends
- Styling products
- Hair extensions
- A wig
- Hair accessories
- An electric razor
- A daily essential fatty acid supplement (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Wait
Wait and give the new do some time to relax. Often a good washing will allow hair to "fall" more naturally.
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Take a daily essential fatty acid supplement. These fats help condition and aid hair growth.
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Step 2
Call friends
Call your friends for emotional support and help.
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Step 3
Experiment
Experiment with new styling products and looks. You certainly can't make things any worse.
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Longer hair can be braided or pulled up into a funky bun, easily hiding mistakes.
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Step 4
Highlight strengths
Highlight your facial strengths. Create interest in your face and no one will notice your hair.
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Step 5
Try extensions or wigs
Try any number of extensions or wigs, either natural or synthetic.
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Step 6
Accessorize
Accessorize with hairpins, hair clips, headbands, or barrettes.
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Step 7
Shave it off
Shave it off with an electric razor. It will save time in the morning and also keep your melon cool during those hot summer months.
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Did you know? A Scottish survey found that 20 percent of people have burst into tears over a bad haircut.
