I’m 22 now, which means it’s unreasonable for me to still cry every time I get a haircut. But has that stopped me? Alas, no.

So when I got my hair “trimmed” on Sunday I didn’t have high expectations…and rightly so. The quick job my stylist did felt more like slash-and-burn deforestation than a routine cut. Three and a half inches do not a “trim” make (sorry for the melodrama). Needless to say, I never got the Elizabeth Olsen ‘do that I wanted — instead, I got a repeat of my tenth grade bowl cut.

Hence the tears.

What I didn’t have in tenth grade was an inspiration board. I promise, inspiration boards can cure anything.

So finallt, after doing a bit of research, I’m getting more excited about my shorter length and choppy layers. The possibilities are seemingly endless! Now I just need to learn how to, you know, dohair…

From the classic “Rachel” to all sorts of wavy looks I’ll never pull off, check out the fun medium-length looks that have got me wiping my eyes and embracing my new ‘do!

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