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.
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1/13There’s no saving a bad hair day.
There’s no ponytail option in case of emergency. You might be able to get creative with bobby pins, but odds are, you’re stuck wearing that bad hair day on your head until your next shower.
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2/13No hair ties? No problem.
Whenever someone asks, “Does anyone have a hair tie?” you can shake your head and feel good that you’re not lying about it.
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3/13Sometimes, 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.
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4/13You 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.
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5/13You have the fastest AM routine ever.
You’re never, ever late to meet your friends since you only have a few inches of hair to deal with—or, more often, not deal with.
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6/13Trendy hair ideas mean nothing to you.
“37 awesome, amazing braid ideas that’ll change your life”? LOL-worthy. Most new haircut or styling ideas just don’t apply to you anymore. But on the other hand, cropped cuts are classic-cool. See: Audrey Hepburn, Michelle Williams and Lupita Nyong’o.
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7/13You basically live at the hair salon.
Anything shorter than a lob requires spending some quality time with your stylist to maintain the cut and its shape. But on the bright side…
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8/13You can’t remember the last time you saw a split end.
The ends of your hair don’t even have a second to split before you’re trekking back to the salon. Your hair looks super-healthy in general, proving that the frequent trims are worth it.
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9/13Everyone 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?
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10/13…And everyone wants to know when you cut it, too.
Short hair is like the weather: It’s the perfect topic for some small talk. When did you cut it? Who did you go to? Do you use any products? Prepare not to discuss anything else when meeting new people.
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11/13You hear “I could never pull it off” all the time.
And your response should always be the same: “But of course you could.” Pro tip: Just because you know the truth doesn’t mean you have to say it out loud.
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12/13You can't get enough accessories.
When you forgo the ponytails and braids, accessories are all the more exciting. Styling your hair with scarves, headbands, and other pieces feels like endless fun.
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13/13You 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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