"I have very short hair. It's the only cute haircut I think I've ever had."-Jamie Lee Curtis
Much like celebrity romances, celebrity hairstyles do not last very long. Extensions today, bob tomorrow. However, there has been a noticeable trend this summer of our Hollywood pals going a la Posh Beckham with stylish short dos. Hayden Panettiere, Eva Longoria, and Gwenyth Paltrow have all chopped off their long locks. Even Bollywood belles Bipasha Basu and Preity Zinta, who traditionally wear their hair long and chi-licously straight, have been spotted with short and sleek hairstyles. Inspired? According to my summer magazine reading, here's the drill. Step one: Save that picture of your fave celeb haircut. Step two: Good hair = good stylist. Often, the best recommendations for a good stylist can come from strangers you spot with great hair. Don't be shy; they'll be flattered. Step three: Bring said saved picture to the salon. Most stylists work better when you show them what they are trying to achieve. Step four: Enjoy.
Easy, right? Not so fast.
For some, step five may soon follow: Experiencing haircut remorse. And yes, you know exactly what that is . Haircut remorse is that slight tinge of regret that your lovely long tresses are gone. So, what is a girl to do?
Faster than you can say "Jessica Simpson Home Shopping Network clip-on extensions", there is a benevolent solution. When making the transition from a longer style to a short bob, donate the hair to those who need it. Organizations like Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids and Pantene's Beautiful Lengths campaign all accept hair donations to make wigs for disadvantaged children or women with cancer. Check out their sites for details on the condition of the hair and length. The Pantene campaign accepts the shortest length (an eight inch ponytail) where as Wigs for Kids has a minimum of 12 inches. Your good deed will instantly wipe away any remorse of cutting your hair short. Guaranteed. Also, participating salons will discount or even comp your haircut if you are donating. A potential discount, a good cause and an entirely au courant hairstyle? That's enough to even put a smile on Posh's face.
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