Cutting my hair was not what I expected it to be

Changing your hair color or cutting your hair is a decision that many people take when they need a change or when they're bored or to get a new look to attract a crush.

On the 15th of August, I made the decision to cut my hair by myself just below my jawline and I immediately regretted it.

I cut my hair while going through emotional issues, I thought it might free me from any sadness and give me a fresh start. That's why I'm sharing my experience in case someone is going through a similar situation.

Hair cutting videos

I was browsing TikTok and a video of a girl cutting her hair showed on my feed and I thought wow this is what I need to feel better!

Let me tell you, cutting my hair didn't solve my problems. I imagined that my life would be significantly better if my hair got shorter! My mood improved for a few hours but this didn't last.

Managing short hair

My hair is curly/wavy and it was above my mid-back, it was easier to manage when it was long. I thought short hair would be easier but I was wrong.

Short hair benefits

I noticed that I'm using fewer hair products, so I'm not spending a lot of money but my hair is so difficult to style now. No matter what I do, I don't seem to understand what I need to do to make it look okay.

What am I doing to grow out my hair?

Oil treatment once a week and I'm avoiding heat styling.

Cutting my hair didn't erase my problems. Cutting my hair didn't make me a new person and didn't give me a stronger personality. Cutting my hair didn't erase my trauma and didn't control my anxiety.

It's not a magical solution.

Note to self: think before cutting your hair at home with kitchen scissors.