Get advice from a stylist and friends as well to help you make a decision since they might know what will look best on you. You may also look up different cuts and styles online, searching for shorter hairstyles if you are looking to cut your hair short or longer hairstyles if you are looking for a new style for your longer hair, both these hairstyles can be used to create ponytails in a variety of different styles. There are also websites that let you upload a picture and virtually try out a hairstyle. You may “try on” a few styles using the website and print them off. You could then show your parents these images to convince them you will look good with certain hairstyles.
For example, maybe you find the female pilot Amelia Earhart to be a positive role model. You may then consider cutting your hair into a short cut, similar to her haircut in photographs. Or, maybe you admire Robert Plant, the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, and want to go for a long haired look.
If you think you can handle a drastic hairstyle, think about it for at least a week to get used to the idea. This will ensure you can argue for the drastic haircut with passion and enthusiasm when it comes time to convince your parents.
Cutting your hair can be therapeutic in the moment, but you might regret it later. Take some time to really plan out your new style.
Most donation organizations require at least 10 inches of hair. Check the guidelines for donating your hair. Some places require you to go to a stylist and send your hair in a clean, neat ponytail.
Being respectful of your parents’ time will show maturity. They’ll see that you can handle talking about a big decision and therefore are mature enough to make one as well. Make sure they’re in a good mood when you talk to them so that they’re more likely to say yes. When you talk to them, stay calm and don’t beg or whine. Doing so will undermine your maturity in their eyes.
Have some backup styles available if they say no to your first idea. Your backup styles can be similar to your original idea. That way, if your parents veto one idea, you still have some very similar options.
You should be willing to listen to your parents concerns and then respond to them politely. You may remind your parents that just because you are a certain gender, you should not have to be limited to only certain haircuts or certain hairstyles. You may tell your parents, “Gender is a construct and I don’t think it is fair to limit my haircut options because I am a boy or a girl. ” You may also tell your parents that you are old enough to get a haircut that you want and that they are going to have to trust your judgement on your appearance eventually. You may tell them, “I’m growing up and I think I should be able to decide how my hair is cut and styled. I think I can handle the responsibility of making my own decisions about my appearance. ”
Taking care of the hair you already have will also prove to your parents that you can be responsible and maintain your appearance on your own. If you need a haircut to get rid of split ends of broken hair, show your parents so that they understand why you need a haircut. You might need tools like a straightener, blow dryer, or curling iron to style your new haircut. Be upfront with your parents about needing to purchase these tools or get access to these tools in some way.
Save your money to help pay for the cut. It may be more expensive than you realize. Add-ons like highlights and dyeing your hair a different color will raise the price as well.
Settle for accessories if they won’t budge. You can accent your hair with hats, bows, bandanas, or butterfly clips to shake things up a bit and can create different designs. If they still haven’t said yes, ask them again a few weeks later when it’s time for another haircut.
