If you have decided to cut your hair short, but are looking to make it grow back, you will face a phase where your hair will have that unpleasant length for some time that is not 'neither flesh nor fish'. A little creativity in the hairstyle and a little patience will facilitate the transition phase from short cut to long hair.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Style your hair that grows back
Step 1. Secure unruly locks with bobby pins
If you have strands of hair that are too short to pick but too long to let loose, try securing them with bobby pins. The latter will represent a faithful friend for all the weeks and months necessary for regrowth. Here is a quick guide for anyone who is a little out of practice:
- Make the side parting, right at the pupil of one eye of your choice. Then pull your hair back on the short side of the parting, securing it with bobby pins. Apply hairspray to maintain the style.
- Now move on to the hair on the long side of the part, the ones that form the so-called tuft. Twist them once or twice and then fasten them "flat" to the top of the head, always with the help of hairpins. The slight twist of the lock serves to add some volume.
- When the hair has reached a sufficient length to be able to collect it, make a ponytail and hide the unruly strands under the ponytail, securing them with some bobby pins.
Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the gel and hair mousse
These products can be used to tame your hair if it tends to look messy and unruly. Test with two or three different products to find the one with which you are best; if you can't afford to buy more than one product, ask friends which one they use and if they let you try it. If the product you use makes your hair too hard, try adding a little water to the product before applying it.
- For a less shiny effect, opt for a hair wax. Take a very small amount of product (the tip of a knife) and distribute it evenly through the hair, starting from the scalp. Style in the style of your choice.
- For a shiny or wet look, opt for gel. Again, take a very small amount of product and distribute it evenly over the hair starting from the base. If the hairstyle you have chosen allows it, comb your hair so that no lumps of gel are left lying around.
- The hair mousse is ideal for those with curly hair or for those who want to give their hair a little more volume. If you have curls, take a knob of product and distribute it evenly on 2/3 of the lengths (therefore, not too close to the scalp), then turn your head upside down and repeat the operation on the underlying hair. To give volume, take a knob of product and with the other hand apply it on the hair with a comb, starting from the roots.
Step 3. Switch from curly to straight or vice versa
If you have the right tools at hand, try curling your hair to make your hairstyle more playful. Doing curls is a trick to shorten hair that is that length that is neither flesh nor fish: neither short enough nor long enough. Alternatively, if you have curly or wavy hair, you can try straightening it to reach the length necessary for the hairstyle you want to achieve.
Step 4. Make a high bun
Leave your hair down to the side and back, then pull the front ones into a small bun. It is a practical idea for those who want to prevent their hair from falling on the face, or for those who do not like bangs. If your front hair isn't long enough to pull it up into a bun, don't worry - a mini ponytail will do just fine.
Step 5. Get a bob cut
It is a practical idea for those who want to avoid complications during the growth phase and eliminate the problem of locks of different lengths that give that slightly hybrid look at the root. The bob is also useful for those who try to regrow hair evenly: both sides, as they grow, will remain approximately the same length.
Step 6. Bring your hair pulled back
If one of the effects of regrowth after a short cut is a mass of unruly hair, try combing it back with the help of the gel. With the comb try to remove any lumps of gel left on the hair. Depending on the length of the hair, you can choose whether to give volume to the sides or keep them smooth and straight, close to the neck line.
Method 2 of 3: Take Attention Off Your Haircut
Step 1. Play with make-up
Take attention away from your hair, making your face more interesting and your features more incisive. Use a deep, dark color eyeshadow, or put on a bright lipstick. Remember, however, to choose only one of the two alternatives, otherwise the result is likely to be excessive. Extremely feminine make-up can make you feel more beautiful during the boring regrowth phase.
Step 2. Enrich your wardrobe
Surely you already own some captivating and attractive clothing: try to amaze with clothing for the duration of this phase. If you go shopping, focus on bright colors and seductive patterns: there is nothing better than a well-chosen piece of clothing to divert attention from a haircut that leaves something to be desired.
Accessories that highlight other parts of the body are just as crucial. In particular, a necklace or earrings, which frame your face like your hair, can be fundamental style details to distract attention from the hair
Step 3. Use some hair accessories
It's time to stock up on your stash of headbands, eye-catching clips and whatever else you can think of to spice up your hair. Take advantage of this to unleash your creativity: try putting a flower in your hair, or find a hat that fits you well, even if you never thought you were a “hat” type.
Step 4. Avoid multicolored dyes
The highlights or moonshine would bring attention back to the 'neither flesh nor fish' aspect of your hair. Unfortunately, colors of different shades would only further emphasize the asymmetry of the hair and make the unruly locks even more evident. Avoiding multicolored dyes serves to avoid such problems.
Method 3 of 3: Promote Healthy Hair Growth
Step 1. Trim your hair regularly
Cutting them while you are trying to grow them might seem illogical, in fact it will help to give the hair that is growing a healthy look. Go to the hairdresser every 6-8 weeks and ask for them to be adjusted just enough to get rid of split ends.
Step 2. Avoid heat damage
If possible, forgo the hair dryer and use other methods to curl or straighten your hair. If you really can't do without it, buy a good thermal protector (for the brand, ask the hairdresser for advice). Also try not to rinse your hair with water that is too hot (but it doesn't even have to be freezing!) And to comb or brush it as little as possible when it is still damp after a shower.
Step 3. Decide how to manage hair regrowth
Common sense suggests growing the front hair out first and keeping it short. For more advice, ask your hairdresser. Usually, with longer front hair you have a lot more hairstyles to choose from. Unless you have an irrepressible urge to go back to having shoulder length hair or longer, choose a short cut at the back, which allows you to create more hairstyles.
If you just can't stand waiting for your hair to grow back, consider extensions: if you can afford them, apply them. More than one movie star has chosen this path, after cutting her hair for the sake of the script
Step 4. Be patient
Unfortunately, there is no magic wand that makes your hair grow back overnight. Consider that your hair is going through an evolutionary phase and pay attention to what you can do, rather than what Not you can do.
