Reprint of article by Karen Marie Shelton in Hairboutique.com, July 1, 2006
Introduction
It’s human nature to want what we don’t have. The results of not getting what we want from our hair may result in a blow to our self-esteem.
It certainly doesn’t help that most celebrities seem to always look like they’re having a great hair day. Never mind that they probably just spent hours being brushed, combed, sprayed, twisted and fussed over by an army of colorists, stylists and other beauty minions.
If you ever wondered how to escape the agonies of bad hair days followed by endless self-flogging over unmanageable locks you are in luck. Adopt the following simple strategies and you will find instant relief for your hair woes.
Accentuate The Positive
Start your new hair love program by first taking a good look at yourself in the mirror. Come on. There are lots of things about your hair that you like. Concentrate on the hair parts that you enjoy: great color that brings out your eyes and skin, and fabulous curl and volume that just won’t quit!
Focus on all the great parts of your hair and don’t get caught up in the attributes that you don’t like. Make a list and tape it somewhere close to your daily hair care station. Whenever you get discouraged or start beating up your hair stop and read your list to reinforce your awareness of the great hair parts that you truly possess.
Silence Your Critics
You and only you are required to wear your hair for your life events. Well meaning spouses, family, friends and acquaintances can and will provide their opinions about your hair. When external critics volunteer their unsolicited opinions keep in mind that they don’t own your hair. You do. Unless someone tells you that your hair is on fire, smile politely at their comments and then ignore them.
It is helpful to remember that when you are true to your own likes and needs you are truly expressing who you are to the world. This is true of the way you choose to wear your hair, the shoes you select or the car that you drive.
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