How to Deal with a Bad Haircut

A bad haircut can be really frustrating and upsetting, but there are some simple ways to make yourself feel better. You could either fix the haircut or cover up the parts you're unhappy with as you wait for your hair to grow back. To fix it, you can either trim it according to your preferred style or make some changes to conceal the areas that bother you. You could also explore preventive measures to avoid getting a bad haircut again in the future.

Communicate clearly with the stylist during the cut. The best way to save a "disastrous" haircut is to speak up as soon as you notice something you don’t like. A considerate stylist will listen to your concerns and ask questions about your preferences, rather than just doing their own thing.

• Politely express yourself, for example: "I don’t think this layered cut suits me. Could you make it a bit softer so it’s not too dramatic?"
• Don’t worry about upsetting the stylist, especially if you’ve clearly communicated your wishes.
• Try to give a more detailed explanation, such as the length of hair to cut, and point to where you’d like layers or a fade.

Wait a week before adjusting your hair. Hair can look different right after a cut, simply because the outer layer is exposed and needs time to settle. The desired appearance may begin to show up after 1-3 washes during the week.

• Avoid asking friends or your spouse for immediate opinions if you're unsure about your new haircut. Be patient and calm with your hair and yourself before seeking others' advice.
• After a week, if you're still not satisfied with the cut, you can go ahead with adjustments.

Call the salon and request a free haircut correction. If you're not happy with your haircut right after the cut, during the process, or after, you can call the salon and explain that you can't live with the current style. Tell them you've tried to fix it, but it's not what you expected.

• Say, "I don't think the stylist understood exactly what I wanted. I can describe the style I was expecting if someone can fix it for me for free." Be as specific as possible about the changes you'd like to make.
• Meeting with the same stylist could be beneficial since they already know your hair and have recent experience with it. Alternatively, you could try a different stylist (even at another salon) to see if they can achieve the style you're aiming for.
• It's better to go back to the same stylist to fix small mistakes rather than paying another stylist for the corrections.

Clearly express your feelings about your hair. When returning to the salon, let the stylist know what you like and dislike about your haircut. You might focus on what you don't like, but this could also lead the stylist to change what you actually liked about the style if you don't clarify those aspects from the start.

• Say, "The length is fine, but it looks a bit flat. Could we add some volume to it?"

Be clear with your stylist about what needs to be fixed. If the issue lies with uneven layers or frizzy ends, explain it to your stylist. Say, "I want softer, more delicate layers. Can you thin them out a bit?"

• If the back is too thick and out of balance with the front, ask the stylist to "thin out the hair in the back." The hair in the back will be trimmed while maintaining the length, helping to balance the front and back sections better.

Request to shorten overly thin layers. If the layered sections have been thinned out too much and appear sparse at the ends, tell your stylist. Let them know you'd like the layers to be more even and blend better with the rest of your hair.

• In general, there's only one option for hair that's too short - waiting for it to grow back. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to hide the less desirable parts of a haircut that's too short.

Cover up damaged layers using clips, hats, or buns. Hair clips and accessories like headbands are great tools to conceal botched layers. Take the section you want to hide and tuck it beneath another part of your hair, securing it with a clip or headband. Alternatively, gather all your hair into a bun and cover the layers with a hat.

• To create a bun, apply smoothing serum and tie your hair into a ponytail. Wrap the ponytail around the base to form a bun, and secure it with a hair tie. Use smoothing serum and clips to tame any stray hairs.

Use a headscarf or headband to hide an unsatisfactory fringe. If you're unhappy with your fringe, use a headscarf or headband to keep it in place until your hair grows out. When you're ready to trim the rest, let your stylist know you'd like the fringe to blend more seamlessly with the rest of your hair.

• Use hair gel to smooth the fringe back. If you don't want to wear a headscarf or headband all the time, apply hair gel to your fringe and comb it back into your desired style. This works well for ponytails, buns, or short styles.

Use hair clips to conceal flyaway strands. While you're waiting for your hair to grow, try using cute hair clips to hide unwanted sections. Secure the hair you want to cover underneath other strands.

• For a fun twist, twist a few strands away from your face and clip them in place in front or to the sides. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to keep everything in place.

Use a curling iron to mask uneven haircuts. If you're bothered by uneven hair, create waves with a curling iron to disguise the rough patches. The straighter your hair, the more obvious the unevenness will be.

• Apply volumizing or curl-enhancing serum or a hairspray to maintain the texture of your waves.

Sử dụng máy ép/là tóc cho mái tóc quá ngắn. Đối với kiểu tóc bạn thích nhưng lại hơi ngắn, bạn có thể làm tóc trông dài hơn bằng cách dùng máy ép/là tóc để là thẳng những sợi tóc xoăn tự nhiên. Tóc càng mượt thì trông sẽ càng dài.

• Thoa sáp chống nhiệt lên tóc trước khi duỗi thẳng, và sau đó thoa serum làm mượt tóc để ngăn tóc xoăn trở lại.

Hãy thử nối tóc cho mái tóc siêu ngắn. Nếu tóc bị cắt ngắn đến mức bạn không thể đợi tóc mọc dài ra, hãy tìm một vài bộ tóc nối tại cửa hàng mỹ phẩm phù hợp với màu tóc và kết cấu tóc của bạn. Mang tóc nối đến thợ làm tóc và nhờ họ cắt phần tóc nối sao cho cân xứng với mái tóc của bạn.

• Mỗi lần dùng tóc nối, hãy chải 2.5 cm ngọn tóc nơi bạn sẽ gắn tóc nối vào và xịt một ít keo để cố định phần tóc nối.

Cân nhắc thay đổi màu tóc mới hoặc nhuộm highlight để diện mạo của bạn thêm hài hòa. Nếu muốn tóc dài ra cho đến khi có thể chỉnh sửa lại tóc, một lựa chọn hay ho khác là nhuộm màu hoặc highlight tóc. Cách này sẽ giúp giảm sự chú ý đến phần tóc không vừa ý.

• Gặp thợ làm tóc của bạn, hoặc một thợ làm tóc mới, để lựa chọn màu sắc phù hợp với bạn.

Tìm hiểu thợ làm tóc qua những lời giới thiệu. Hỏi ý kiến người thân và bạn bè là cách hay để tìm ra một thợ làm tóc đáng tin cậy. Đừng đi thẳng vào tiệm và chọn ngay một thợ làm tóc đang rảnh tay; người đó có thể không có bất kỳ cuộc hẹn nào vì tay nghề còn yếu hoặc họ vẫn còn thiếu kinh nghiệm.

• Nếu gần đây bạn bè, người thân hoặc đồng nghiệp đã làm kiểu tóc mà bạn thấy thích, hãy hỏi xem họ đã đến gặp ai. Thậm chí họ có thể nhận được ưu đãi giảm giá khi giới thiệu bạn đến tiệm làm tóc đó.
• Nếu không có bất kỳ ai đưa ra đề xuất cho bạn, hãy xem những đánh giá trực tuyến về các tiệm làm tóc ở địa phương.

Consult with the hairstylist before starting. If you're unhappy with your current hairstyle or this is your first time meeting the stylist, schedule a consultation before getting your hair cut. Booking an appointment beforehand allows you time to discuss with the stylist why you're dissatisfied with your current look or what you'd like to achieve with a new style.

• The stylist will discuss which cuts best suit your hair texture and face shape, and what you can expect from the desired hairstyle based on the cut you want.

Bring a magazine or an online picture. The best way to ensure the stylist understands your wishes is to bring a photo of the hairstyle you want. Look for beauty magazines or browse online for your favorite hairstyles, and choose one to bring to the salon.

• A skilled stylist will look at the photo and explain the differences in how the same cut might look on you versus someone else, considering your face shape and hair type.
• Communication between you and the stylist will help avoid any surprises if the hairstyle doesn’t turn out exactly like the one in the photo.

Tell the stylist about the hairstyle you usually have. If you don’t usually spend a lot of time styling your hair, let the stylist know so they don’t add too many intricate cuts. Based on the description or sample photo, the stylist will advise whether replicating your exact style is suitable or if a slight variation would be better.

• If you're open to spending more time and effort on styling, you’ll have more options to achieve your desired look. Be sure to get clear instructions from the stylist on the styling steps, as they have experience styling your hair after it’s cut.