Hairstyles that promote a ‘slimming look’ can cause so much damage to our body image and self-esteem. For years, I’ve feared hairstyles that made me look fat. I was told that shorter hairstyles can make your face look rounder.
When the wolf cut (layered haircut with short, choppy layers at the crown area) became a trend, many went for the chop, but there were also people like me who felt like they couldn’t pull it off because it made them look ‘bigger’.
Recently, I asked my friends and family why many of them chose to keep their hair long. Their responses got me thinking. ‘My friends told me that I look slimmer with long tresses’ and ‘I’m scared of short hairstyles because they will make my face appear chubbier’ were some common reasons why those around me sported long, cascading strands.
For many, hair holds a high level of importance, and the wrong haircut can affect their mental health and confidence. For others, hair is meant to be fun; they change their look without thinking about whether they get judged or shamed, or whether it is trendy. It doesn’t matter.
