“Is this the right length?” — What to think about when you’re unsure.
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How much should I cut my hair?”
You might feel like going shorter, but there’s still a bit of hesitation.
You care about how others see you, and maybe it doesn’t quite feel right to you either.
Surprisingly, choosing the right “length” can be pretty tricky.
Even 1cm can change the impression
Take a bob haircut, for example—
- Whether it covers your ears or not
- Whether the neckline is exposed
- Whether the bangs are slightly wider
Just these small changes can make someone say, “Wow, you look different!”
That’s why even a request like “just a small change” has real meaning.
What I often ask during consultation
When someone asks about the length, I usually start by asking:
“How does your current length feel to you?”
What I hear from that is:
- It feels heavy
- The hair tends to crease when tied
- They want it easier to tuck behind the ear
These are real things from their everyday life.
That’s why, rather than just thinking in numbers (like centimeters),
I treat it as time to explore “how you want to feel.”
So you can feel, “Yes, this was the right choice” after the cut
What I do for that is very simple:
- Check the length together as I cut
- Explain clearly what it’ll look like if we cut to a certain point
- Don’t force big changes
What matters most is whether it feels right for you.
That’s why I often make small adjustments little by little.
I’d be happy if you could think about it this way
Of course, whether it “suits you” is important.
But whether it “feels just right for who you are now” might be even more important.
If you’re unsure, let’s think it through together.
Sometimes, the time before the cut is actually the most important part.
