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11 Great Things About Having Short Hair

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Drexel chapter.

Hair can be quite the emotional investment, and once you’ve made the big decision to get your hair cut short, you can’t go back. But usually, the risk turns out to be totally worth it! So #loveyourself for taking that leap of faith and read on to find out 11 amazing perks of having short hair!

1. Getting that first big haircut is such a thrill.

2. You feel like a completely new person with short hair. 

3. The first time you cut your hair you can donate it to a charity like Locks of Love.

4. It looks different from every angle.

5. You get complimented by strangers just because of your hairstyle.

6. You brush it once in the morning and it looks good.

7. It takes half the time to dry compared to long hair.

8. Your hair will never get caught in a chair or door.

9. People easily recognize you in a crowd.

10. Celebrities are always copying your look.

11. You bond with others who have short hair.

So there it is, 11 reasons to love having short hair! Hopefully if you already have short hair you agree, and if you don’t, then maybe this will convince you to take the leap and go for it. You won’t regret it (and it’ll always grow back)!

Her Campus Drexel contributor.