Why do haircuts look bad at first? 4 possible reasons

There are four reasons why haircuts often look bad at first.

 

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Did you recently get a haircut and you’re not happy with how it turned out?

 

Don’t fret!

You’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll do a deep dive into each of the possible reasons I mentioned above for why haircuts often look bad at first. Let’s go!

 

Reason 1: Your freshly cut hair is acting like a single block of hair and needs time to mold to the shape of your head.

When you get a haircut, it’s true that your hair doesn’t look exactly right at the beginning, whether the cut was done by a professional stylist or even if you did it yourself.

This has an explanation.

 

When we first cut hair, it acts like a single block, even if you’ve gotten a layered cut.

Even though after you get a haircut, it feels soft to the touch, its movement can look too structured. That means that what your hair needs if just a few days to grow out a little to form to your head.

 

 Believe it or not, that tiny bit of growth will help the ends lose that structured look and the new cut will mold back to your head, regaining the natural motion it usually has. 

 

So, don’t fret, within a few days (at most, 15) your hair will look spectacular.

The same thing happens to you: even if you’ve just gotten a trim, it will take a few days to settle in with your new cut. Sometimes there ‘s also a big emotional change behind a change in your look.

So, if you think your haircut didn’t turn out right, don’t worry because  after a few days or weeks, you’ll start to like the new look even more then when you chose it. 

 

Reason 2: Using scissors from home or dull scissors can make your haircut look bad at first.

If you cut your own hair at home, you should always use professional scissors or if you opt to use regular scissors, they should at least only be used for cutting your hair.

 The scissors should be nice and sharp to minimize the risk of the cut not going well. If you don’t take this precaution, your hair might look like something took a bite out of it or like it’s broken. 

 

Reason 3: Your hair is very straight and that makes your cut look bad at first.

Did you know that depending on your hair type, your haircut might look worse, especially at first?

 

Well, that’s the truth.

 Although I told you before that your hair needs a few days to settle in and for you to accept your new look, your hair type can make this period of adjustment last even longer. 

Especially if you have straight hair.

 

Although there are many haircuts that can look wonderful in straight hair, this type of hair takes on that block-like feeling much easier than other hair styles. That’s why small problems in the cut will be much more noticeable in this hair type that might go unnoticed in others.

Now you know! If your hair is very straight, get ready to have a bit of patience and wait it out until your hair adapts to the new cut.

Tip: While you’re waiting for the new cut to settle in, you can try different updos.

 

Reason 4: Your haircut looks bad at first because it wasn’t cut well.

We have arrived at the least awaited moment on this journey.

This is the worst news I can give you:  If you see that after a few days (or even weeks), your hair still looks bad, it’s simply because you got a bad haircut. 

Would you believe me if I told you that cutting an inch or two more or less can make a big difference in a haircut?

 

That’s the truth, my dear, and there’s no way around it.

You will know if this is the case if your hair never adapts to the new look and after a few days, it still looks bad. What can you do about it?

 

 If you cut your own hair, I’d recommend going to a professional stylist and telling them the truth about what happened.   Don’t be embarrassed about it, we’re used to these kinds of visits.

What I don’t recommend is cutting your hair all over again yourself because then the risk is even higher. Unless you’re 100% sure you can do it right, then go to a salon.

 

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Conclusion: If your haircut is a good one, be patient, you’ll adapt to it soon. If not, get help from a professional.

In this article, we’ve seen four of the most common reasons why your hair might look bad right after you’ve gotten a new cut.

But, I’d like to give my point of view, based on my personal experience and my experience with my clients.

 

 I’m a hair stylist and I don’t cut my own hair, since it’s very hair to cut your own hair. 

I prefer to put my hair in the hands of a trusted stylist. When a professional cuts your hair, the chances of it looking bad are much lower than if you cut your own hair.

 

 If you don’t have the right tools and experience to cut your own hair, then go to a salon. 

I’m sure that will be the best way to make sure your hair doesn’t look bad right after you get it cut.