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This technique lets you know if short hair will suit you (or not)

This is THE hair dilemma that all women are faced with at some point in their lives (even very regularly):we want to change our heads, we are tempted by a short or very short haircut, but we doubt... And if that didn't suit us? Unlike a hair color that can be changed immediately (well, better let a pro do it!), it is not yet possible to glue hair back (even if extensions are a possibility not to be excluded) , so it is better not to get confused about the length you are asking for. The American site PureWow has shared a trick to get a precise idea, based on the angle of the jaw.

Short hair:the importance of the distance between the earlobe and the chin!

The necessary gear? A ruler, a pencil and a mirror. It is then enough to position oneself in front of the mirror, so that half of the face is visible. Place the pencil horizontally, starting from the chin, and bring it back towards the ear. With the ruler, we then measure the space between the earlobe and the pencil. If it is less than 5.7 centimeters (2.25 inches), it's good:you can opt for a very short, bob type at the chin. If it is more than 5.7 centimeters, it is better to keep a little length and opt for a cut closer to the shoulders.

Of course, this test is not scientific, so we are free to try a super short cut even if we have more than 5.7 centimeters of distance between the lobe of the ear and the chin!

Good reasons to opt for a short haircut

Romantic, bohemian, femme fatale, lady rock… as many styles as the short haircut can offer you. Another significant advantage, short hair highlights the face; the features are sublimated, your mouth will appear bigger and your gaze larger. In addition, the short cut is easy to accessorize; barrettes, clips, headbands and small bows will look great on your head. And finally last gift, having short hair rejuvenates your face at the same time baby but elegant and refined. And that we love.