“There is a season, turn, turn, turn …”
It was said first in Ecclesiastes, at least as far as I know, and then it was sung by the Byrds. Since then, it has been applied to matters of life and death, the rise and fall of empires, the success and failure of relationships, even a person’s changing interests as he or she matures.
So, why not hair? Is hair seasonal?
The answer, of course, is yes — and no.
It is an individual choice. Some of my clients prefer to look exactly the same year-round, asking for precision haircuts and colors done by formulas that do not change. These are women who have achieved a personal look that is recognizable and identifiable, and it spans the seasons. Of course, I do prod them now and again to add some new flourish to their signature look, because consistency should be accompanied by at least a bit of whimsy and variation now and then.
Then I have those women who are more free spirits. They might like to stay within the same color family or haircut category, but sometimes they just feel like a change. Like Almond Joy and Mounds, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. Both are delicious. Neither way is right or wrong. And I mean an almond by the way, not the slang usage of the word “nut” we might employ now and then.
Sometimes this second group decides to step even farther outside of present reality and opts for a big change — blonde to brunette, sandy gray to red, long and straight to chin-length bob.
Well, if you are a member of this more adventurous group, or if you just want a change for fall, two seasonal trends I have observed for my entire career seldom seem to disappoint: longer and darker for fall and winter.
It does not have to be drastic. A platinum blonde might opt to try it sandier for one season, or a chin-length bob might let it grow to the shoulders and explore a sleek ponytail or chignon for all of the upcoming holiday functions. For so many, longer hair in the cooler seasons (like hot chocolate around a roaring fire) just seems to bring comfort and warmth, and the darker hues look fantastic against the more heavily textured wool fabrics that might be brought out for a late season Friday night football game.
At any rate, my position has not changed. There is room for every taste, and the client is always right. The best cut or color for you is the one that feels most comfortable and the one that makes you take a second look at yourself in the mirror. That would be an affirming, “I look good!” look, by the way, not a questioning glance.
If you do want to change it up for fall and winter, you might consider these time-honored options, and if you want to keep it the same, well, I also like the confidence that consistency implies. Whatever you choose, just be fabulously yourself.
Former Columbus resident David Creel owns Beautiful With David salon in Jackson and has 20 years experience in the beauty industry. Contact him at [email protected].
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