Whether you did it to yourself or tried out a new salon, a bad haircut is enough to ruin anyone’s week. That doesn’t mean you have to let it. Rather than letting it affect your confidence and mood, the following guide offers advice for feeling like your old, stylish self again.

How to Make the Best of a Bad Haircut

1. Invest in Some Accessories

Until it’s able to grow out or be fixed, covering your haircut will provide you with some relief. Hats are one option that is perfect for the warming weather, but you can also experiment with bandanas or headbands.

2. Wait a Week

Right after your haircut, your hair may look somewhat unusual—frizzed or misshapen—due to the treatments, products, and abrasion involved in hairstyling. Therefore, try giving it a week. This should be enough time for your hair to resettle and regain its natural appearance, especially if you’re using the same hair products you were before. If you still don’t like it after this trial period, consider some of these other tips.

3. Restyle It

Try styling your hair differently to match the new look—like Jennifer Aniston had to with the famous “Rachel” haircut. Try switching your part from one side to the other, using new products, or trying new hairstyles to see if any suit it. 

4. Get Professional Help

If your new haircut still isn’t you, go to a different salon and see what can be done. Experienced hairstylists will be able to correct mistakes and adapt the look to better suit your features. They can also recommend products and techniques for growing it back out again faster.

The hairstyling experts at Premier Cuts Hair Salon in San Antonio, TX, will turn bad haircuts into distant memories. As a walk-in salon, they offer prompt, friendly service and a range of offerings, including hot towel shaves and color treatments. Whether you just need a monthly trim or a whole new look, their attentive team will make sure you get what you asked for. View their hair specials online, or call (210) 682-2887 with questions. Read satisfied customer reviews on Facebook.