Be specific when you want a woman's short hair cut!

Today I learned it's better to be specific with what kind of "women" short haircut you would like than to be vague to your hairdresser!

My hair has been growing out for over 4 months now and it was beginning to look ratty and dull as I definitely needed a haircut and color. I always go to my regular hairdresser who would graciously clean me up with a fresh cut and hair color. She always errs on the side of caution which is why my hair always turned out great.

This time I wanted a total new look for my hair and I knew that I wanted it shorter than before. So I went in to see my hair stylist who reluctantly discussed what kind of short women haircut she'd be doing that would suit my face shape etc... I thought it sounded good so we went with it. As she was cutting away the layers I noticed that my hair was getting shorter and shorter at the sides, a bit more than what we had discussed (or at least in my head) but I trust my hair gal has always done a great job so I sat there and watched.

Once everything was said and done I looked in the mirror and for the first time ever in her chair, I wasn't sure how I felt about having my hair cut this short. She could feel my discomfort but I told her the cut was beautiful, which it was, very trendy and sharp... I just wasn't sure it fit with my personality and style. None the less I thanked her for a wonderful job, paid for my service and went about my day.

For a few hours I was a bit stressed and felt some anxiety as I thought I looked like a boy with a bowl cut but again I think that was all in my head as my husband loved the new hair style and I've gotten many compliments over it. But still, I think it's not for me.

So again the lesson I've learned today is to cut your hair in stages just like my hairstylist has always told me! That way you'll know exactly when you hair is "short" enough for what you are comfortable with. The silly thing is that I know in about two months I’ll love this short haircut just because it’ll be about an inch longer and in my mind that would make this hairstyle perfect for me.