People often get used to their hairstyles and think their best course of action would be to simply stick to one that they think suits them and rarely consider it a part of their daily outfit. In essence, your hairstyle can make or break your look and you really need to make sure your hair is as well styled as possible.

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The first thing that you would want to ensure is that your hair is in perfect health. Make sure you oil your hair at least once every two weeks, if not weekly. Oil is very important to make sure your hair stays in healthy condition. Of course, this does not mean more oil is always better. You should never oil your hair too often and if you feel like you are experiencing thinning then it might be because your body produces excessive natural oils which would mean further oiling would actually be bad for you. These conditions can best be advised on by a physician or a dermatologist with a specialty in hair care. You should also not use too many products or straighten your hair too often. Using curling irons or hair straighteners can damage your hair through excessive heat.
Once you have made sure you are taking care of your hair in terms of its health, you can start considering various hairstyles. If you feel too nervous about a drastic haircut, then maybe you can try them over the vacations so you have some time to let them grow out or get used to them. You can also try experimenting with different colors. Dye your hair in whichever color speaks to you. Your hair can really bring a glow to how you look and you might not like every look you try out, but it will always be a good idea to experiment with different outlooks.