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7 haircuts that will flatter anyone with thick hair
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You'll be running to your stylist ASAP after you see these darling haircuts. - photo by Lindsey Miller
Lets talk about hair for a minute. Anyone with thick hair knows the struggle of going to the stylist and wondering whether or not the beachy waves you envisioned will actually end up looking like beachy waves and not some hair horror story. Your hair may be thick and lovely, but that usually means that the picture you show your stylist isnt quite what you end up with.

But it's not your stylist's fault. Your hairdresser can only do so much. And while they can give you a great cut, they cant change the texture of your hair no matter how badly you want them to.

So before you scour Pinterest for hours looking for your new do, you need to accept that your hair is thick, unique and works best with certain cuts. Im not saying you cant have that trendy chin-length bob, but there a few things you should consider before going in for a chop.

If you dont know what to do with your thick hair, here are a few ideas to show your stylist at your next appointment:

1. Soft layers

This cut will take some of the weight out of your ends without sacrificing style or length. Ask your stylist for some soft long layers for that perfectly tousled look.

2. Add some bangs

Bangs are a great way to switch up your look, take some weight out of your hair and have a fun change (no matter how long the rest of your hair is). Bangs always look awesome with thick hair, so be brave and give them a try.

3. A fun blunt bob

You might be wondering how on earth you could have a blunt cut without looking like a triangle, but its definitely possible. Just ask your stylist to hide some layers underneath and thin it out a bit. With a few hidden layers and a good thinning session, you'll rock a chick and darling bob.

4. A darling pixie

If you really want to make a huge change, consider going super short with a fun pixie cut. There are plenty of ways to make it work with your thick hair, so work with your stylist to find the style that suits you perfectly.

5. A fun undercut

If youre looking to really take some weight out of your hair, consider getting an undercut. Your stylist will shave the bottom section of your hair (You can even get a cool design), and without all that extra thickness, your hair will be instantly easier to manage.

6. Lots of layers

Thick hair is awesome with layers, so embrace it. Adding lots and lots of layers is a fun way to take out some weight and switch up your look without losing all of your length.

7. A trendy lob

This foolproof style looks awesome on everyone. If you want a more tousled and beach-inspired look, ask for a few soft layers throughout your hair. If youre looking for a more polished look, ask for a blunt cut. Just make sure to ask your stylist to thin your hair out or add some hidden layers to take some weight out if you go that route.

By knowing what works best with your hair, youll look absolutely fabulous, no matter what style you choose.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Street musician killing it on clarinet

She must have lungs of iron! Its inspiring hearing the upper registers being played so well.

Posted by Clarinet Life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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