A bad new haircut can be both upsetting and frustrating. However, there are some easy ways you can do to reduce irritation, namely by improving your haircut or hiding problem areas. You can improve your hairstyle by opting for a nicer cut or letting your hair grow while doing a few things to hide the parts you don't like. In addition, you can also avoid the same problem from happening again by taking some preventive steps.
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Method 1 of 3: Fix Haircut
Step 1. Tell your hair stylist what you want during the haircut
The best way to fix a bad haircut is to tell the hairdresser what you don't like while he's doing his job. A good stylist will listen to your opinion and ask further questions to confirm what you want instead of continuing with the haircut.
- Say something like "I don't like this layered cut. Could you please smooth it down so it's not so visible?", politely.
- Don't be afraid to offend the stylist, especially if you feel like you've made it clear what you want.
- Try to clearly convey how short you want your haircut to be and indicate areas you want layered or thinned out.
Step 2. Wait a week to adjust
After the cut, your hair may look unusual as the cuticles are exposed, so it will take some time to get back to normal. The look you want may only appear after 1-3 shampooing a week.
- Try not to ask your friends or partner right away if you're still unsure about your new hair look. Let your hair and yourself calm down before asking other people for their opinion.
- After a week, if you are still not satisfied with the result of your haircut, you can take steps to improve it.
Step 3. Call the salon to ask them to fix your haircut free of charge
If you've expressed dissatisfaction with how your haircut looked when you got your hair cut or soon after, you can contact the salon and explain that you can't just leave the haircut alone. Say that you have tried to adjust the haircut, but the results are still not what you want.
- Say, "Looks like yesterday's hairdresser didn't understand what I wanted. I can explain what I want if my haircut can be fixed for free." Make an effort to clearly state what you want to change.
- Certain salons may be willing to fulfill your request and fix your haircut free of charge.
- Using the services of the same hairdresser may be helpful because they are familiar with hair conditions and have experience working with you. However, if you feel like the stylist doesn't care about your opinion or even insists on what they do, it's a good idea to find another hairstylist.
Step 4. Be honest about how you feel about the haircut
The next time you visit the salon, share what you like and don't like about the haircut. You may tend to talk more about what you don't like. However, if you don't say what you like, your stylist might be able to change that too.
For example, say "The length of the hair is good, but it looks too thin. Can you make it more fluffy?"
Step 5. Explain what needs to be fixed to the hairdresser
If the problem with your haircut is that the layers look too layered, explain this to your stylist. Say, "I prefer a lighter, smoother layer. Could you lighten it up a bit, please?"
If your hair looks a lot thicker at the back than it is at the front, ask your stylist to "thin the inside out." In this way, the stylist will reduce the thickness from the inside of the hair without reducing the length. As a result, the front and back of your hair will look more harmonious
Step 6. Ask for a shorter haircut to overcome the layers that are too thin
If the layers of your hair are overdone and too thin to look messy at the ends, you will need to explain this to your stylist. Say that you want to even layer your hair so it blends in with everything.
There is only one solution to dealing with a haircut that is too short, which is to let it grow back. Luckily, there are some easy ways to hide what you don't like about a haircut that's too short
Method 2 of 3: Hiding an Ugly Haircut
Step 1. Hide the ugly layer with a bobby pin, hat, or bun
Hair clips and other accessories such as bandanas can be very helpful to disguise layers. Tuck the section you want to hide behind another layer of hair and then attach a bobby pin or bandana. Or, tuck all of your hair under a hat to hide it all.
To make a bun, apply a smoothing serum and then tie it into a ponytail. Wrap your hair around your ponytail to form a bun. After that, secure the bun with a hair tie. Use a smoothing serum and bobby pins to detangle unruly hair
Step 2. Use a scarf or bandana to hide the bangs you don't want
If your stylist gives you bangs on your forehead that you don't like, use a scarf or bandana to brush them off until they grow back. Once your hair is cut even shorter, tell the stylist that you want to blend your bangs with the rest of your hair.
Use the gel to set the bangs back. If you don't like wearing a bandana or scarf all the time, simply apply some hair gel and push your bangs back as you wish. This method is suitable for use in ponytails, buns, or other short hairstyles
Step 3. Use bobby pins to hide the odd looking hair
While you're waiting for hair that's too short to grow back, try hiding your haircut with a bobby pin or some other cute accessory. Tuck the section of hair you want to hide under another layer of hair.
Take this method further by twisting a section of hair away from your face and then pinning the bobby pin in front or on both sides. Finish by spraying some hairspray to maintain it
Step 4. Use a curling iron to hide the uneven hair
If you get an asymmetrical haircut that doesn't go your way, try creating a wavy look to cover up the difference in length. The straighter the hair, the more pronounced the uneven look.
Use a hair growth serum or hairspray to maintain the look of curly hair
Step 5. Use a straightener to deal with a haircut that is too short
For a haircut that is too short, you can make it look a little longer by straightening the wavy hair shaft. The finer the hair, the longer it looks.
Apply a heat protectant to the surface of the hair before straightening it, as well as a smoothing serum after to prevent the hair from getting wavy again
Step 6. Try using clip extensions for very too short haircuts
If you cut your hair very short and you don't want to wait too long for it to grow back, look for hair extensions at a beauty store in a color and texture that matches your natural hair. Take these extensions to your stylist and have them cut them so they blend in with your natural hair.
Every time you apply hair extensions, tuck 3 cm of hair underneath and apply hairspray to help maintain it
Step 7. Consider a new hair color or highlight to unify your hair look
If you want to let your hair grow until it's repairable, another good way is to paint or use hair highlights. Both can help distract from the parts you don't like about the haircut.
Visit your old stylist, or find a new stylist to discuss what color works for you
Method 3 of 3: Preventing an Ugly Haircut
Step 1. Find a hairdresser by asking for recommendations
A great way to find a trusted hairdresser is to ask friends and family for recommendations. Instead, do not go straight to the salon and choose an available hairdresser. The stylist may not have an appointment with the customer because he or she is not very skilled or experienced.
- If a friend, family, or coworker just got a haircut and you like the result, ask who the stylist is. They may even get a discount for recommending a particular salon to you.
- If there's no one you can turn to for recommendations, look online for reviews of nearby salons.
Step 2. Consult a hair stylist before starting
If you're not happy with your current haircut, or if it's your first time using the services of a stylist, make an appointment before getting your hair cut. You can consult right before your haircut and tell them why you don't like your current haircut or what you want from your next haircut.
The stylist should be able to tell you what haircuts will suit your hair type and face shape, and what kind of care the haircut requires
Step 3. Bring photos from magazines or the internet
The best way to avoid misunderstandings with your hairdresser is to visually describe the haircut you want. Look for pictures of the haircuts you like the most in beauty magazines or the internet and take them to the salon.
- A good hair stylist can certainly tell if the haircut will look different to you based on your face shape and hair type.
- Discussions like this will help you avoid unpleasant surprises because the haircut is not exactly the same as in the photo.
Step 4. Tell us how you usually style your hair
If you don't normally spend a lot of time and effort styling your hair, talk to your stylist about this. So, they will not give a haircut that has to be styled a lot to look good. Based on the description or photos you've brought, the stylist should be able to tell you if the haircut is right for you, or if it needs to be tweaked a bit for the better.
