Recently I've started working for a company that makes and sells couture clothes. Clients are mostly wealthy women, always looking for clothes that fit them well and are classic in style. However, I noticed one thing - even though all of them have great clothes made, some of their image are terrible - because of outdated hair.
Hairstyle is one thing that people are very wary of changing - I guess it is because we have all experienced bad haircuts that takes what it feels to be eons to have it grown out. But I assure you - if you haven't changed your style in 3 years, it's time to think about changing it. Style, after all, changes with time.
I've noticed that working women in their late 40's to early 50's have the least updated hairstyle - many of these women are successful. Perhaps because of their success, they feel that they don't have to take care of their image, or should I say, as particular about their image as the days when they have been ambitious. Afterall, they've got good clothes from the place I work for, they are spoiled by us! However, as new as the outfit may be, the unchanging hairstyles have made some of these women look as if they belong to the '80s.
What to do? Browse through magazines - notice the hairstyle you are attracted to. Then take note of the models' facial shape. If the facial shape is similar to yours, likely you will look good in the hairstyle too. Of course, you need to take into account of your hair texture - straight or curly, and also thickness. Talk to your hairdresser. If your hairdresser insists on not changing a thing, perhaps it's good to visit a new hairdresser. Get recommendations from friends and family. If you see someone on the street with a great hairstyle, ask where they get it from. Go there and give it a try. Instill some sense of adventure in yourself - I know women are terrified of bad haircuts.
Last but not least, communicate your desired result with the hairdresser. If, midway through, you feel that it's not going right, tell the hairdresser! Hair not cut short enough? Tell them! Hair that is beginning to get too short - tell them! Communication is key to what you want.
