A person's hairstyle can say a lot about their personality. Some like to stick to the same reliable one for years on end, whilst others like to change their up as frequently as they can.
But it's common knowledge that a fresh haircut can do absolute wonders for your confidence and self-esteem.
They're also handy for getting rid of any annoying hair that might be getting in the way of your eyes, as well as making your locks overall easier and quicker to manage in the mornings.
But the Mirror reports that one professional hairdresser has warned against a specific style that many people think will make their lives easier - even though it often doesn't.
Kelly Vowles, owner of Pixal-Rose Hair Design, said: "More and more clients are coming to us with busy lifestyles and little time for themselves.
"As we continue to witness the rise of those who just don’t want to spend time on their hair, we also see more and more variations of shorter hair styles appear on social media.
"Many of our busy clients will at some point ask us to cut their hair from long flowing locks into a shorter bob style haircut, under the illusion that it will make their hair easier to manage.
"The advice I tend to give is that short hair can actually be a bit of a hindrance to those who have little time."
Kelly, from Swindon, explained that shorter styles like bobs are cut with "lots of layering and texture" to give the hair shape and the "character of the style".
This means that the hair looks and moves more effortlessly, but it also means that more styling is required to get it looking right.
The curly hair specialist added: "Without the time and motivation to incorporate heat styling into your morning routine, you can quickly find yourself trying to cope with a scruffy short style which no longer goes up into a hair band."
People often want to cut their hair short due to the effort of brushing, drying and styling long hair.
Especially in the colder winter months, drying long hair after a shower can feel like an endless task, prompting dramatic cuts to ease the burden.
Kelly thinks this often backfires on the client who now must perfectly style the hair every day or risk flat or unflattering layers running riot on their head.
Instead, she encourages anyone with long hair to start exploring styles like messy buns, ponytails and plaits to upgrade their look, rather than resorting to chopping it all off.
"A simple up do of tying the hair back into a band might seem a little lacklustre to some but there are many variations that can quickly turn the look into something more glam for your daily activity," she said.
Even those with curly hair can keep their length by investing in some curl-safe scrunchies, claw clips, and pins to gain some control over their mass of waves. Kelly added: "Scrunchies are really great for curls because they don’t pull on the hair as much.
"Avoid rough elastics or hair ties that rip through the hair, especially with more delicate locks and ensure any heat styling is protected with the relevant products and kept to a minimum."
Of course, if you want a shorter style then Kelly says to "absolutely go for it." She added: "Shorter hairstyles are super cute and fun and can be a really great journey in learning more about your style.
"If you’re really not sure, then wigs are also a really fun option to try out some inspiration without the full commitment and going through a long journey of re-growing your hair."
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