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  • Question
    What do you do if you have a bad haircut?
    Yan Kandkhorov
    Hair Stylist
    Yan Kandkhorov is a Hair Stylist and Owner of K&S Salon, a hair salon based in New York City's Meatpacking District. Yan has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, is best known for paving the way for iconic hair trends in the industry, and has operated his salon since 2017. His hair salon has been voted one of the Best Hair Salons in New York City in 2019 by Expertise. Yan and K&S Salon has collaborated with leading fashion magazines and celebrities such as Marie Clair USA, Lucy Magazine, and Resident Magazine.
    Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    It’s better to go back to the same hairstylist to fix little mistakes than to lose money going to an extra stylist.
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    What do I do if I cut a curl of my hair and it was too short?
    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
    You can manipulate other pieces of your hair near the piece that you cut so that it’s not as visible. Curly clip-in extensions are an option as well.
  • Question
    How do I deal with bad bangs in a new haircut if I don't want anybody to see them?
    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
    To hide your bangs, add a headband or scarf to your hairstyle. You could even twist them and pin them back with a hair clip.
  • Question
    What should I do if the employee gave me a bad haircut on purpose?
    Community Answer
    If you're certain that's the case, call up the salon and complain to the manager. Request a refund and find a new salon in the future.
  • Question
    I have lice and my parents want me to get a really short haircut. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    A haircut isn't going get rid of your lice infestation. Tell your parents they need to go to the drugstore and purchase lice shampoo. They'll be cutting your hair for no reason.
  • Question
    What should I do if I show the stylist a hairstyle but they do not do it correctly?
    Community Answer
    Go to a different salon or stylist next time. Take a picture of your hair now, and the picture of the style you wanted, and show the new stylist exactly what you want/do not want. In the meantime, try to find a style that works for you while your hair is growing out, or try extensions.
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    How can I find out what cut is best for my face?
    Community Answer
    If you have a long face, then a shorter, chin length cut is good. If you have a round face, longer hair looks better. If you have an oval shape, than any hair style works.
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    How do I deal with my bad hair cut? I still cry every day.
    Community Answer
    Just try to remember that hair grows back, and this is just a temporary situation. Breathe, accept your new hairstyle and try to do the best you can with what you have. Trying wearing it different ways; you can use bobby pins, headbands or try a messy bun.
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    My husband got a haircut at a beauty college and it looks like the lady put a bowl on top of his head and cut around it. Is there any way to fix it? We have a barber set.
    Community Answer
    He should probably just go to a barber shop.
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    What do I do if my parents aren't letting me get my hair fixed and it looks absolutely horrible?
    Community Answer
    Try using accessories to hide the bad parts, or maybe styling it differently. Curly hair tends to camouflage mistakes a little better than straight hair, as do styles like braids and such.
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    My stylist cut my hair in a boy cut when I wanted layers! What can I do?
    Community Answer
    For starters, immediately complain to the stylist and request a refund. Hopefully you can at least get your money back. After that, you'll simply have to make the best of it and wait for your hair to grow -- you might try a wig or extensions if you really, really hate how it looks.
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    How long does it take to grow hair back to its original length?
    Community Answer
    Hair grows, on average, about an inch every two months.
  • Question
    How do I deal with a bad haircut that is extremely short?
    Community Answer
    Wear hats, cut it further for an edgy kind of look, get extensions, or just rock it -- confidence is key.
  • Question
    How do I deal with getting my haircut too short?
    Community Answer
    Read the article and get a few cute hats.
  • Question
    I got a haircut that looked good at the salon, but not when I tried to style it. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Ask your stylist how to maintain the style, and watch what they do when they are styling your hair.
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    What if I shaved half my hair and it doesn't look good?
    Community Answer
    You have to wait until your hair grows out. You could try wearing a wig if you really hate the way it looks.
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    What should I do when I have a terrible haircut in my roots?
    Community Answer
    If you have short pieces at the roots, the best thing you can do is let it grow. You may be able to use some gel or hairspray to get them to lie down and blend in with the rest of your hair.
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    What do I do if my hair was cut really short and looks bad, but I am not allowed to wear hats at school?
    Community Answer
    Try using a straightener to flick the ends of your hair out and up. Like a pixie flick.
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    I don't remember the Stylist, but she cut my hair super uneven. Not like layers or purposely uneven. And I can't go to a salon to fix it. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Why can't you go to a salon? This happened to me and I didn't want to go back, but I did and I have been told I will get a full refund, I just have to wait for the Manager to return. Go back to the salon where you got your hair badly cut, see if you can point out the stylist if you can't remember her name, and ask for them to fix it for free or give you a refund.
  • Question
    What should I do if my bangs were accidentally cut too short?
    Community Answer
    Try hair extensions! Otherwise, just wait for it to grow back. Remember, this is only temporary.
  • Question
    How can I make a undercut look better?
    Community Answer
    Let it grow out. In the meantime, wear your hair out to hide it if possible, or get extensions.
  • Question
    How do I get the right haircut?
    Community Answer
    Browse through web pictures to look for a style you like to show to the stylist. Go to a real salon/barbershop instead of a discount place.
  • Question
    I tried to cut myself a nice fringe. Let's just say it didn't turn out quite like I expected it to, and I don't know how to fix it! What can I do?
    Community Answer
    You could go to a hairdresser and ask them to fix it for you, or ask someone you know. If you cut some of it too short, you could do your best to even it out and just have shorter bangs for a while. Or you could wear the bangs pinned back until they grow out enough.
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    How do I deal with getting my haircut too short?
    Community Answer
    Do the best you can with what you have until it grows out. Try straightening it, curling it, braiding it, wearing it up, wearing a hat or headband, or whatever you think makes it look better. It'll grow out before you know it.
  • Question
    How do I make my hair grow faster to recover from a bad cut?
    Community Answer
    Make sure to keep it healthy and to brush it every day. After you have had a shower. brush it with a comb.
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    How do I fix a bowl cut?
    Community Answer
    You can massage coconut oil into your scalp to make it grow longer daily for a week, you can also comb it back and gel it so it looks edgy, and wear edgy clothes like a ripped black sweater for example.
  • Question
    I got a bad box cut. My hair looks like a trapezoid now. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    You just have to wait until it grows out, cut it shorter, or wear a hat.
  • Question
    What do I do if my hair is uneven, and my parents won't let me go to the salon or cut it at home?
    Community Answer
    If it is long enough, pull it back in a ponytail. You might also want to try a hat, or a headband. Experiment with combing it different ways to try to hide the uneven parts.
  • Question
    What should I do if I cut my own hair and I cut it too short in a little patch and I'm afraid to tell my parents?
    Community Answer
    In all honesty, the best option is to tell your parents so they can take you to a salon/barber shop to fix the mistake. I know it’s difficult to tell your parents, especially because you don’t want to get in trouble, but they’re most likely going to find out eventually.
  • Question
    What should I do if I got a haircut with too many layers?
    Community Answer
    Curl your hair, because it makes it a lot less noticeable. Also invest in hair growth products and try to even out the length.
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