13 Things Only People with Short Hair Would Understand

Pixie, bob and choppy shag—anything north of the neck counts as a short hair. But while a cropped cut is kind of intimidating and definitely not for everyone, that’s exactly its appeal: It instantly sets you apart. And once you go short, it’s hard to go back (although the inevitable growing-out pains might factor into that). Here, the reasons it’s worth the snip.
- 3/13
Sometimes, you wish you had the option of a topknot or cool braid.
At least a few times a year, you have a long, internal debate about whether you want to keep it short or suffer through growing it out. Because sure, short hair looks cute and all, but sometimes you really miss the magic of a messy bun.
- 4/13
You freaked the first time you cut it.
Cutting your hair off is a Big Deal. Whether you loved it or hated it (at first), seeing yourself with short hair in the mirror can be jarring and even a little emotional. It’s understandable, since hair is like a security blanket. You’re just proving that you’re secure without it.
- 9/13
Everyone wants to know why you cut it.
Mostly, they want to know if it happened because of a breakup. No one considers that it might’ve been a snap decision, or that you’ve been mulling it over ever since you saw that blogger’s cute bob all over Insta. Or maybe it was because of a breakup—but does that even matter?
- 13/13
You feel like a baller.
Everyone and their mother could twist their hair into a topknot. What makes short hair so special is that it’s different, daring and requires a whole lot of attitude. So if you have a pixie that works for you, pat yourself on the back and know that you’re pulling. It. Off.
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