To Chop or not To Chop that is the Question

It feels like every week as we get deeper into summer it gets hotter and hotter. One question we are always asked about this time of the year is "should I chop off my long hair for the summer."  There are benefits for leaving it long and cutting it off, but it all boils down to how do you want your hair to look.  Cutting your hair short is not a process you should rush into.  There are benefits to having short hair but once it is cut it will take it's time growing back. So here are a few reason why and why not Chop it off. 

So to get this ball rolling, lets dive right in to the benefits of cutting your hair.  Most people with long hair at some point in their day put their hair in a ponytail or pull it back which can over time cause breakage.  If you do this on a daily bases you can visibly see a break-line across the back of your head where the band sits. One of the ways to get rid of that line is to cut it short.  

Not only do people with long hair have to deal with breakage there is always the fun loving split ends.  Split ends occurs when the ends of your hair become dry, brittle and frayed.  Exposure to extreme weather or hair styling techniques such as hair drying, straightening and curling with out the proper products can cause split ends.  Of course you can have your stylist dust or trim your hair but one way to get your hair back in a good healthy condition is to take that long hair that is mid back to a long bob (LOB).  It is a hot and trendy look and you get the look of healthy hair.  

Not only do people with long hair have to deal with breakage and ponytails there is the time and effort that goes into your long hair just to leave the house.  With short hair your, getting ready time can be cut in half in most cases.  Just a little instruction from your stylist and you can take your time down to a minute hair style that will make you look like a rock star. 

Now I do have to say that on the benefit of long hair you do have more styling options.  You can wear it down and styled to perfection.  You can braid it with the new fashion braids that I am sure all your friends are rocking, or even throw it up in a sassy up-do for a special occasion.  There are always options.  Now don't get me wrong you can have long hair, still put it up in a ponytail and use flatirons and hair dryers and not get split ends or breakage, you just have to get with your stylist to help you with the products you should be using to help fight against hair damage. 

Bottom line to Chop or not to Chop it is all about you.  Figuratively speaking are you attached to that long hair or are you ready for the new hot sexy short cut.  Don't be defined by your hair, define your hair for who you feel like you are, a ROCK STAR!!!!