Disguising a Bad Haircut

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Hairstylist Victor Valverde shows how to use accessories and styling products to disguise bad haircuts.

If the Cut is Too Short

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Purchase hair extensions from a beauty supply store. Human hair can be washed and styled, while synthetic hair cannot be restyled. Hot-glue clips to the end of the extension (figure A).

Make a part just below the temple area and clip the upper hair out of the way (figure B).

Clip the extension under the part and cover with the top hair for instant length. A weave can do the same thing, but can cost more than $500.

Choppy Layers

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Use a dramatic hair accessory to camouflage a bad haircut.
Use a flat iron to blend the layers. Work in one-inch sections and pull hair through the flat iron (figure C).

If Bangs are Too Short

Comb bangs forward. Take a chunk of hair from the side and cut it al little longer than the bangs to minimize the look of shortness around the eyes (figure D).

Cut on a downward angle. This trick adds layers to transition from the short bangs to the longer part of the hair.