Before you start panicking about having to live with a bad hair cut, wash your hair first.

You never know how a hairstyle looks on you until you start afresh and style it yourself. And for all you know, styling it your way might even look better.

Glam up your bad hairdo with chic accessories such as rose gold bobby pins or a fancy headband.

Create a quasi-updo if your hair is way shorter than you expected, by twisting small sections away from your hair and leaving the bobby pins exposed for a touch of accent. 

If your hair is cut much shorter than you would have liked, look into the never-ending world of extensions. In every shade and every length, customize your extensions to get the look that you want, but still look natural.

Take in the fact that your hair is not going to go back to the way it was a couple of hours ago. Instead, take this chance to experiment with your hair and try out different styles. You may never know, one of these experiments might become your new favourite do!

If there is one universal hairstyle that can fix any bad hair cut and still look chic and flattering, it’s braids. While braids look simple, they can be done on any hair shape and style. Even if you have a badly cut layered hair, braids can do wonders at hiding yet flaunting it at the same time.

If it is a situation where the colour of your highlight or your hair is not what you expected, do not panic. Go out into the sun to get the best idea of what the colour looks like.

If it is too dark for your liking, washing it out immediately with a clarifying shampoo might tone the colour down.

If you are left with a short look that you are not sure how to style, look to the array of products such as sea salt spray and styling creams. Mix and match products that will give you the desired look.

While going back immediately might not be the best plan, especially if you are feeling upset, take a few days off and go back for a chat with your hairdresser. Get to know more about your haircut and maybe even ask for styling suggestions.

And if all else fails, it’s time to go shopping for some hats. While hats successful hide the bad haircut, they also add to your outfit depending on the tone of the hat.

While it may not be a practical everyday solution, it is an easy yet stylish way to deal with this problem.

Remember to bring a picture of the exact hairstyle you would like to try during your next appointment with the hairdresser. Also, make sure to allocate plenty of time at the hairdresser so that you can let them know of what exactly you want and what you don’t