What Haircut Should I Choose? These 3 Tips Will Help You Decide

Oftentimes when you visit the hair salon, you have something in mind—be it a color range, trendy cut, or even a few photos for inspiration. However, you may have run into a different situation in the past: not knowing what you want exactly, just hoping for something better than what you've got right now. 

The first step: Figure out how long you want your hair. If you don't have a preference already, then you may consider looking at your face shape for some inspiration. 

"For length, most face shapes suit hair collarbone length or longer," Maine says. "I would encourage those with long face shapes to choose shorter lengths or add face-framing layers or bangs to add width and balance," he adds. 

"All of these 'rules' should be light suggestions, as you should highlight the features that make you feel best," Maine says. Take a look at your face and try to determine whether you want to highlight your eyes, cheekbones, forehead, etc. 

Lastly, you'll want to take your styling skills and efforts into consideration. Are you the type of person to rush out of the house with wet hair, or do you prefer to dedicate time to your daily style? This may have more to do with your hair type (straight, wavy, curly, or coily), but it's also up to personal preference.

Also keep in mind that some haircuts require more upkeep at the salon. Bangs are the most notable addition, so opt for bangs or layers that don't require constant attention if you know you prefer to stick with biannual hair appointments.

"The curtain bang can be cut in a way that grows out really nicely and can be created with a very small section in the hairline, giving the haircut some added style when wearing your hair up or down without the maintenance required with a traditional bang," Maine explains.