As much as many women are opting for natural hair and some still prefer weaves and braids, some women do not like too much hair on their heads and that is why they go on low cut.
Wearing low cut nowadays is not only trending, it is gradually becoming a lifestyle for the young ladies and the aged are not left behind.
While it is a taboo for women to wear low cut in certain parts of Nigeria especially in the South Eastern part, as it signifies a state of widowhood or mourning the loss of a husband.Nowadays, this belief no longer hold water as more women go about with low cut hair to signify they are trending with latest fashion styles and also make them attractive.
In this part of the world, it is common for men to wear low cut or go on "skin", while certain age bracket leave the hair to grow long like the Wole Soyinka afro style, the reverse is the case now among Nigeria women who chose to keep their hair low.
While some attribute wearing low cut for financial reasons, indicating that it is cost-saving, especially in this time and age where it takes a fortune to maintain a socially-acceptable hairdo. Others say, lack of time, harsh weather conditions especially during the sunny seasons make them resolve to wearing low cut.
However, women spend a great deal of time, money, and attention making their hair as attractive as possible, Fabulous hair makes a woman feel more confident and in many cases more attractive to their partners. But experts point out that men seem to generally prefer women with longer hair than shorter hair. Long hair is traditionally linked to femininity, which is the reason almost half of men have singled out long, thick, wavy hair as their number one sexiest style for their women. Many of the attributes of traditional femininity, which many contemporary women now associate with weakness, are actually manifestations of a deep interior strength. For many men, the ideal woman will be radiant, powerful, beautiful, beloved, fruitful, feminine when wearing a long hair as it adds extra feminine flavour to a woman's looks.
Others argue that the length of a woman's hair does not determine her condition, elegance or boldness, Women who go for shorter looks feel younger and sassier, to emulate celebrity looks they find appealing, and to have a style that's easy to wear and easy to care for.
The low-cut hairstyle is a fun hairstyle that works for almost anyone. You can make it look serious and professional or fun and approachable with minimal effort. If the only thing that is holding you back from trying this hairstyle is the fear of not looking feminine enough, do not worry. Daring women have proven time and time again that women with short hair can look just as feminine as their long-haired sisters with the right makeup and styling.
Speaking with Ms Mosun Feyisetan, who wears her sassy low cut, she said comfort made her settled for it in the first place.
"For me, comfort is top priority when it comes to hair management. I decided on low cut when my hair got damaged due to a product I used. I cut my hair and haven't looked back since then. I realised that being on low cut is really cool. No stress, hairstyling and maintenence is minimal, as it's just wash and go which affords me the opportunity to just "pour water on my head", everyday, especially during the hot weather. Oh my God! It has amazing therapeutic effects!
I occasionally wear braided or other wigs, though but discard them whenever the weather is hot unlike hair braiding or fixing which can't be so easily removed" she said.
"I started with layering cuts and short bangs with a lot of tints in between. After which I transitioned to the popular 'Anita Baker'. I went the punk way when I noticed tips were breaking and not looking healthy due to the heat and burns from the coiling tongs" she said.
Here are some of the ways to take care of low cut and bring out its glow:
1. Add a spray bottle to your morning routine.
Bedhead can be ruthless on short hairstyles. Spritz with a little water and comb your hair back into the intended style.
2. Use a little amount of hair product.
A little gel can go a long way toward taming short hair. If you have straight hair, gel or a texturizing spray can also fix the flat look that some short hairstyles fall into.
3. Experiment with your washing frequency.
Hair length does not affect your scalp’s oil production. However, short hair may get stiff or clump into spikes as soon as it gets slightly greasy. If this happens, wash slightly more often than you did with long hair.
4. Use less shampoo and conditioner.
Short hair does not need much conditioner since your natural oil can easily spread to the tips of the strands. People with dry hair types may also need to reduce the amount of shampoo since overuse can cause dry, damaged hair or an irritated scalp. A 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner is an easy way to reduce the amount of conditioner you use.
5. Be careful when blow-drying.
Avoid heating your hair because blowing-drying tends to frizz and stick up your hair, so It’s best to let it air dry. If you do blow dry it, keep it on low heat and brush with a big, round brush as you dry. If you want to add volume to your hair, scrunching gives a more even result than blow-drying.
6. Make different styles.
Although short hair takes less time to style, its appearance can change rapidly as your hair grows out. Be willing to part your hair in different places, trim your bangs, or try other experiments to keep your hair looking good throughout.
7. Always visit your barber for a trim.
The fact you are on a low cut doesn’t mean a ‘bye bye’ to salons, NO. You need a trim every 4-6 weeks, and a full hair cut every two or three months. Leaving it without trimming will only impend its glow and make it grow into a bowl cut.
Fades have been popular among men for decades. Over the years, women have embraced this hairstyle by giving it their own unique twist and adding pops of colour or hair dye.
The choice is now yours, whether you choose to go for Shorter hair or the traditional long hair. But before you take a bold step of changing your look, you can play around with face-framing layers to guide you in determining what your final outlook would be.
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