The "Breakup Cut" is a Thing - Here's Why!
The infamous Coco Chanel quote, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life" couldn't be more accurate. As evidenced by every chick flick out there, many of us have gotten a “breakup cut” at least once in our lives. You know, the dramatic haircut you get after a failed relationship in hopes of capturing your significant other’s attention and helping him to realize what he's lost. But are “revenge cuts” as empowering as rom-coms make us believe? And, if so, why are we so afraid to step out of our comfort zones with a new look? Here, we reveal the top reasons why we should stop using our locks to seek attention and instead recognize how much power we have when it comes to changing our appearance.
My Hair Journey: The Transitional Years
Looking back on it now, I realized that this was my way of fitting into a mold I was not designed to fill. All the movies, magazines, celebrities, and social constructs were forcing me down this path, one which I didn’t know I could jump off of until a lot later.
End Your Summer On A High Note With These Styles
With the end of summer a mere few weeks away—and a bevy of pumpkin spice lattes in the near future—it’s important to savor every last drop of summertime fun: squeeze in one last weekend getaway, take one more spontaneous beach trip, enjoy yet another “Summer Friday” sans guilt and, of course, rock a few more of the edgy styles that have been blowing up your Instagram feed all summer long. Check out the top five trends to put on your radar.