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    I have fine hair. What would be the best haircut for me?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    I would recommend going to your stylist (or finding one if you don't already have one) and get a consultation.
  • Question
    I went to the dollar store for a free haircut and it's terrible! What can I do? It's so short and my bangs look so bad!
    DottyDarcie
    Community Answer
    Never take free haircuts! Visit the salon now, and see what they can do. Although they cost more, salon haircuts are always much better quality than a cheap dollar store cut.
  • Question
    What is the best way to cut/style hair for a woman with a high forehead?
    Community Answer
    I would suggest having bangs that extend to your eyebrows or a centimeter or two past them.
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    How do I cut my hair so the ends curl under?
    Community Answer
    There's a brush that has bristles all the way around. Get your hair cut the way you want it, then take a shower and use that brush while blowdrying your hair.
  • Question
    What is the perfect length for hair in the summer if I regularly get hot?
    Community Answer
    It depends on your hairstyle. Ask your stylist to take some weight off the top and have the sides clipped shorter.
  • Question
    How do I finish the neck of a man's haircut?
    Community Answer
    Use bare trimmers to clean up the edges, and use the appropriate comb length for the cut to taper in back. I usually tend to taper in 3 layers in back when cutting hair (Usually 3, 2, 1 with a bare trim to shape the edges).
  • Question
    I want to get my hair cut, I just don't know what would suit me. I have a round face, brownish/blonde hair, and I'm a little chubby. Any suggestions?
    Community Answer
    A pixie cut could look good. I also have a round face and I liked how that cut looked on me. You can also look up celebrities with round faces and see what cuts you like on some of them (i.e. Beyonce, Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore, etc.), or just ask a stylist for advice.
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    How do I find out my face shape?
    Community Answer
    There are 6 face shapes: square, diamond, circle, oval, heart, and oblong . Oval head shapes tend to be longer in height than width and have a smoother jaw. Circle is approximately equal in width and height with a round jaw. Diamond head shapes have the cheekbones as the widest part of the face, and squares are similar to ovals, however the jaw and forehead are approximately equal width. Heart faces have wider cheekbone areas with their chin narrowing to a stronger point, a widow's peak accentuates the effect. Oblong is like oval but more elongated in the vertical direction.
  • Question
    My hair is fine, what cut would be best?
    Community Answer
    If your hair is thin and fine, try a shorter length haircut. You could also try a thickening haircut.
  • Question
    What happens if my hair is too short?
    Community Answer
    No matter how long your hair is (unless your bald), you can get it cut.
  • Question
    How do I cut my hair so it is undercut?
    Community Answer
    Do faded sides with clippers, and scissor cut the top as long as you want it. Fades can be tricky, though, so be careful.
  • Question
    How can I fix my daughter's hair after she cut two whole pigtails off her head?
    Community Answer
    To solve the hair problem, go to the hairdresser and ask to have everything evened out. Little girls can look really cute with pixie cuts! To solve the emotional problem, binge on a box of Oreos.
  • Question
    How should I cut my friend's hair? How do I know what they want?
    Community Answer
    Ask for a digital image of her face shape and find celebrities with her exact face shape. Add a few different styles to this digitally, then ask her which cut she likes the most.
  • Question
    What is the best hairstyle for someone with really thick hair?
    Community Answer
    Try a longer style with thinned ends, a medium length with layers, or you could always just get it cut really short and tanned. Mainly, whatever cut you get, try to keep it a long, medium, or pixie length. Shoulder length thick hair will make the hair stand on end and poof out. The best you could do is probably getting layers with tapered ends. another suggestion is getting the underside shaved to reduce the amount of hair on the head.
  • Question
    I want to go from short to shorter, how do I start cutting?
    Community Answer
    Start, just below your shoulders, then go up to cheeks, then a pixie cut (if you are daring enough!).
  • Question
    What is a thickening haircut?
    Kiara
    Community Answer
    It is a haircut that is cut so that your hair looks thicker. Sometimes this means slanting the scissors other times straight up and down.
  • Question
    I want to cut my hair by myself but I'm afraid I'm going to mess it up. What should I do ?
    Timothy J. Brans
    Community Answer
    Don't be afraid to cut your hair at home, but always triple check to make sure what you're going for is what you'll end up with. Never take too much at a time (take it slowly), and if you can ask another person to help, that could minimize any risk.
  • Question
    I have a mostly oval face (with some elements of round and square) and long, straight, fine hair. I want to keep my hair long. I look bad with a side part. What hairstyle should I get?
    Gabriel Reich-Grant
    Community Answer
    Oval face shapes fit any hairstyle. If you want to keep your hair long, get a textured fringe with faded sideburns.
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