IntroductionThere are many short hair myths that circle the globe like urban legends. Like a new scary virus, once a hair rumor is started, it develops a life of its own and spreads like wildfire. Some of the short strand stories endure for years. Listed below are some of the oldest and most common short hair myths along with the actual facts.Myth No. 1: Short Grows Faster Than Long
Myth No. 2: Short Dos Demand More Frequent TrimsTrue. Precision cut short hair will lose its shape faster than longer hair that is not cut in a specific shape. While long hair should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks to contain split ends, short hair, especially close crops or caps need to be trimmed and reshaped every 3-4 weeks. Short hair is at its absolute worst when it starts to lose the shape of the original style. Myth No. 3: Femininity Is MIA On Short TressesFalse. There are many short hair styles like the romantic cap and sexy bedhead tousle that can be designed to be feminine and soft. The right cut can easily morph from romantic to classy to feminine in short order. Your hair destiny is in your hands with a great basic shape, the right styling products and lots of styling pizzazz. Myth No. 4: Fabulous Short Looks Can Be Created Without A Scissors Or Razor
Myth No. 5: Split Ends Are No Shows On Short StrandsFalse. Tresses, no matter what length, may develop splits, rips and tears if hair is not kept trimmed, coddled and well conditioned. All the standard hair splitting dangers apply to all hair no matter what length it is. Myth No. 6: Curly Girls Can Look Stunning In Short Coifs
(Photo from Goldwell - all rights reserved). Myth No. 7: Hair Extensions Are Not Possible For Short Hairs
Myth No. 8: Thin Or Finely Textured Hair Looks Best In Short Chops Or CropsTrue. Hair experts often suggest that a shorter cut is best for thin or fine strands. Depending on the shape of your face, color of your hair and its thickness, a well designed short cut will create the illusion of instant fullness. Throw out any old hair rule books and work with a talented stylist that can access the best flaw busting, face framing, instant fattening cut designed specifically for you. Myth No. 9: Anyone Can Wear A Short Cut
Myth No. 10: Stylists Prefer Working With Short HairTrue. While master stylists are gifted with any type of hair length, a large majority of stylists may tend to prefer working with short hair. Short hair offers a perfect canvas for experimentation with the latest trends and styles. It also hold the most promise for a dramatic new look or change. Myth No. 11: Cowlick Challenged People Should Avoid Short StylesFalse. Celebrity stylist Ken Pave “works with cowlicks and other flaws to create a stunning style”. Ken recently achieved a miraculous transformation on an Oprah guest. Conquering a high forehead and cowlicks with precision cutting and styling, he transformed “a hair challenged young woman into an instant beauty”. Myth No. 12: Short Cuts Are Often CheaperTrue. A large number of salons and spas charge less for a cut performed on shorter lengths. Many Cut-In-The-Box shops specialize in a no frills short chop that is much less expensive than a full service cut or trim for longer strands. Whether right or wrong, this is a fact of business life that dictates all sorts of similar rules. SummaryYes, they are out there circling in hair land. So what should you do when you hear a short hair myth? When in doubt ask a true hair expert. This does not include your best friend, or the checkout clerk at the local drug mart. Always get the facts before you act on any hair rumors. Your hair will love you for it. |
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