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By: Melissa Martinez

I got my hair cut today. It was nothing major; I just got a trim with some bangs. But boy did the bangs make a difference. They have changed my entire look. People literally did not recognize me. Heck, I almost did not recognize myself! I was in complete shock. So I got to thinking about how something as ordinary as a haircut can give your look a total makeover.

It is amazing how our hair can really be our ultimate accessory. I mean, there it is, right on our head. It is practically the first thing people notice when they look at you. I mean, we have all been asked at one time or another, what was going on with our hair and we all have bad hair days right? Whether short or long, it makes an impact on your overall appearance. The old saying is true. First impressions count for a whole lot. And the last thing you want is for that impression to get stale, so changing it up every once and a while can be a very good thing.

As a nation we spend millions on new wardrobes every year. Whether it is a new coat or a new pair of jeans, we always reach for the racks to change our look. But just think of the money that can be saved by simply updating your hairstyle from season to season. Sounds crazy does it not? But if you think about it, it would really work. It would make a huge difference. The focus would be shifted from your clothes to your hair. You could trick the eye so to speak. No one is going to notice last season's linen skirt when they are looking at your new short bob right? No need to worry about updating the wardrobe in any specific way. Wouldn't that be great? Yeah, I think you follow me.

Take a moment and flip through any magazine you may have lying around the house. Look at pictures of models with different hairstyles. Try to find at least four with distinct hairdos. Now picture these same models with different outfits on. It takes a minute, but just go with it. You will start to realize how different the outfits look worn by the different models with different hairstyles. The same thing will happen to you when you change your hair. You will see how your own clothes will look completely different. It is so simple yet so few of us realize the importance of our hairstyle. It is our best accessory if you really think about it.

I know this is not rocket science or anything but the fact that a hairstyle can make such an impact just floors me. It is always the simplest thing that makes the biggest difference and it is easy to forget that sometimes. A new hairstyle can give you a whole new outlook on your day and liberate your thinking. This whole new outlook will inevitably affect your fashion choices. You might just gather up the nerve to buy those skinny jeans you have been dreading just because your new short crop looks too darn cute. Do you see where I am going here?

Ok, now that I have got you hooked you are probably thinking what the best cut for this fall would be. Well in fashion this season we have been seeing the long and short of it. Bangs are very big on the runway as is super straight hair. Curls, however, have made a decent comeback so break out those curling irons for a dramatic twist on your do. If you choose to cut your hair short consider going super short. It will be easy to maintain and will make a statement. If keeping your locks long, go for bangs and a little layering. These styles will work great with all the fashions for fall. I also have a feeling they will work right into spring as well.

So keeping up with fashion can be as simple as getting a haircut. Who knew? I certainly did not. Gosh, if I had known my hair was going to make such a splash, I just might have skipped purchasing all the shoes and tops I bought this week. Well, at least it would have paid for my haircut!