- 1). Speak up. You are paying for a good cut and deserve to get your money's worth. If you are unhappy with the cut, tell the stylist as soon as you feel uncomfortable (ideally, while you are still in the chair). Be specific on what you do not like so the stylist can tweak the cut. Before she goes back to work, take a look inside the hairstyle magazine or photo collection for ideas on how to adjust your layers.
- 2). Find another hair stylist. Do not try a stranger unless she comes recommended by someone who has experienced a similar hair disaster. Sit down for a consultation before letting the new stylist touch your hair. Explain what happened with the previous stylist and explore your hairstyle options together. Do not let your new stylist begin until you have both agreed on how to proceed.
- 3). Accessorize your hair. Consider your personality and where you are headed that day. If to work, you could pull your hair back in a short ponytail. If to a recreational activity, you might leave the front layers loose and pull back other layers into mini-pigtails. For either fun or business, use decorative hair clips or simple headbands to camouflage your haircut until the layers grow out.
- 4). Grow out your hair. Deep condition your hair once a week. Take Vitamin E and Vitamin B-12 for healthy hair. Minerals such as biotin, zinc and iron are essential for hair growth. Eat a healthy diet that includes dark green vegetables and Omega 3 fatty acids found in walnuts and salmon. These substances have been shown to strengthen hair and increase its rate of growth.
- 5). Use hair extensions. Depending on your hair texture, health and current length, it may take awhile for your natural hair to grow back to where you would like it to be. Until then, wear extensions, clip-ins or half-wigs to give the illusion of longer locks. Focus on maintaining your natural hair to encourage healthy growth.
- 6). Use soft curlers at night to make your hair appear fuller. Use your fingers to open the curls in the morning. Style with a bit of gel or hair lotion. Do not wear your hair straight; curly hair draws less attention to the cut of your layers and more to the style.
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