I much prefer short hair. It is easier to clean and doesn't get in the way. My hair is thick, and when long, "explodes" when I blow dry it. It is completely unmanageable that way. Hair clips just slide off my hair, and it quickly escapes from headbands. I don't put sprays, mousses, or any other junk on it, just shampoo, sometimes one with conditioner, as those additives make my hair feel icky. A while back I bought a hair clip kit, but so far, I've only used it once, and my hair is badly in need of another home salon treatment. Although it didn't turn out perfect the first time I used the clipper kit, it wasn't bad, and I didn't have to pay someone else to do it. My bedroom door has a long mirror on it, so I put a folding chair and a small garbage can by it whenever I cut my hair. Prior to getting the clipper kit, I've done my cuts with salon scissors only. It's not as good as it is with the clipper kit but doesn't come out too bad, either. When I finally am ready to tackle the job, I'll have to use the salon scissors first to hack off most of the hanging hair before working on the hair on my head, as I did the last time I cut my hair.
What can be done with hair is flexible--length, style, color, etc., and if we don't like it we can cut it short, and wait for the rest of the unwanted style to grow out. It's basically a matter of personal choice.
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