The third reason why we believe someone might end up with seriously messed-up hair is simply misjudging what’s trendy. A swing and a miss! Not every hair trend will pan out. Some trends end up sputtering out incredibly quickly.
Others, however, become iconic representations of the era when they first spread. Often, it’s best to go for hairstyles that you personally look good in, not just what’s considered to be ‘fashionable’ by your peers. All that really matters is that you’re happy with how you look.
And finally, some people decide to get objectively bizarre haircuts because they want to make a statement. For example, someone might want to comment on social and beauty conventions, so they might wear clothes and sport hair that would shock most people.
Others might want to push the boundaries of fashion and art, so they experiment with brave new looks. Not every look will work out, of course, but some people don’t enjoy the idea of looking like everyone else—they want to be original and as unique as possible. So, in that sense, the haircuts aren’t really ‘awful’ so much as experimental.
Others still might enjoy bizarre haircuts because they like to have fun!
One way that you can tell if a haircut is artistic and fashion-forward or just plain bad is to hone in on the details. It’s them that really give it away. So, while someone who is unfamiliar with hair trends might see chaos, a professional might see controlled asymmetry.
Similarly, what might look neat and orderly to someone on the street might make a pro stylist cringe because they see the holes, patchy techniques, and broken hairlines.
Just remember, your safest bet is to pay someone to cut your hair. If you’re not feeling confident about your own skills and you’re not aiming for a simple buzz cut, it’s fine to ask for help. Heck, not even the best of the best cut their own hair all the time.
