In this article, we show not failed haircuts, but successful alternatives. In other words, each photo illustrates a suitable option that can be shown to the hairdresser as an example. At the beginning of each point, the mistake is named, followed by which hairstyle is better to choose.
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1. What to choose instead of heavy straight bangs: long “curtain” bangs
Heavy straight bangs can look nice right after styling, but in everyday life they often cover the eyes. Especially if the hair is thick, the forehead gets oily quickly, or the bangs fall in a completely straight line. The face becomes harsher, the eyes fall into shadow, and the upper part of the face looks heavier.
Long “curtain” bangs look much lighter. They part to the sides, leave more space in the center of the face, and gently blend with the side strands. They can be styled away from the face, parted in the middle, or slightly directed to the side. The gaze remains open, and the look becomes fresher even without radically changing the hair length.
2. What to choose instead of a heavy bob: a soft bob with inner layers
A heavy, “helmet”-like bob appears when the hair falls in a very dense and immobile mass. The shape can be smooth and neat, but due to the weight of the hair near the cheeks and chin, the face looks wider, and the look older and harsher.
A soft bob with inner layers looks much lighter. A beautiful, dense contour remains on the outside, while more movement appears inside. The hair no longer falls as one heavy mass, better holds its shape, and looks more lively. This is especially suitable for autumn – the haircut looks neat but not harsh.
3. What to choose instead of old-fashioned “steps”: strands around the face from the chin
Traditional “steps” often start too high and are too pronounced. Shorter strands near the cheeks stand out separately, the ends become thinner, and the overall hair length loses density. Instead of a fresh look, an impression of an old-fashioned hairstyle may appear.
A modern alternative is soft strands around the face starting at the chin or slightly below. They do not reduce the hair mass but beautifully highlight the cheekbones, soften facial features, and give the hairstyle lightness. This solution is perfect for medium and long hair when you want a change but do not want to say goodbye to length.
4. What to choose instead of thinning, thin ends: dense “clavi cut”
Thinned and thin ends are often supposed to provide lightness, but in fact, they can make the hair look even thinner. This is especially noticeable after summer: dry ends, transparent strands, and lost shape. Even a good hairstyle won’t help if the hair ends look weak.
“Clavi cut” – a haircut reaching approximately to the collarbones – solves this problem more subtly. A dense hairline visually thickens them, giving a fresher and neater appearance. The length remains feminine, but the whole look appears well-groomed. In autumn, this haircut pairs especially well with blazers, coats, and soft sweaters.
5. What to choose instead of flat middle parting: side parting with volume
Middle parting is not a mistake by itself. However, if the hair is flat and the roots quickly lose volume, the face can look tired. Symmetry highlights everything at once: heavier eyelids, wrinkles on the nose and lips, the lower part of the face, and lack of volume at the roots.
Side parting gives the look a livelier diagonal. It lifts the hair at the roots, opens one side of the face, and makes the hairstyle less static. This solution looks especially good with a bob, “lob” cut, medium-length hair, and soft layers. The look immediately becomes freer and more modern.
6. What to choose instead of long, shapeless hair: 90s supermodel style haircut
Long, shapeless hair can visually pull the face down. Especially if it falls in a heavy mass, lacks volume at the roots, and movement around the face. The length remains, but it does not adorn, rather it weighs down the overall look.
The 90s supermodel style haircut works differently. It features long layers, volume around the face, gently unfolding strands, and an impression of movement. The hair remains long but looks lighter, fluffier, and more luxurious. The most important thing is not to make the layers too short: the shape should be soft, not chopped.
7. What to choose instead of a harsh short “pixie”: soft “crop” with longer top hair
A harsh short “pixie” cut can be very beautiful but does not suit everyone. If the shape is too graphic, the temples are very short, and there are almost no longer hairs on top, the face can look harsher. Such a hairstyle does not always provide freshness – sometimes it adds severity to the look.
A soft “crop” cut with a longer top part looks subtler. The nape remains neat, the neck is open, but enough length is left on top to style it to the side, lift it slightly, or let it fall naturally. This hairstyle gives energy and modernity but does not make the look too harsh.
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Source: mixnews.lv
