Switching from long to short hair simplifies life and delivers real savings. I've experienced this firsthand: I recently cut off 35 cm of hair—a change I'd wanted for years.
Hairdresser Visits
Many assume short hair means more frequent salon trips and higher costs. But after crunching the numbers, I've found the opposite. By extending color intervals, I've come out ahead.
Previously, my monthly hairdresser average was €32.50 (cut, color, treatment, and blow-dry every two months). My roots showed quickly on straightened long hair, so I couldn't wait longer than that.
Now, it's €26 per month (cut every 1.5 months, color every 3 months). I'm even considering ditching color altogether—short 'firecracker' styles embrace my grays well.
Annual salon savings: €78.
Daily Hair Maintenance
Maintenance costs have lightened significantly:
Shampoo: I washed every other day but used three times more product for long hair. Now, with the same brand, I save about €55 yearly.
Nourishing Treatments: Dry long hair required post-shampoo masks over full lengths. I still use L'Oréal's Nature series oil mask but consume three times less, saving roughly €39 per year.
Water: Less needed to wet and rinse—hard to quantify in euros, but it lowers my bills.
Straightening: My €200 Streampod and €17 products (pre- and post-) are history. Annual product savings: €68 (four products). Reselling the used device could net at least €100.
Total annual savings: €240—not counting water or resale. Impressive, right?
Washing long hair added 10 extra shower minutes, plus 15 for drying, styling, and straightening. Hair loss from heat tools meant constant floor cleanups too.
Salon time drops too—no more 3 hours every two months. Short hair cuts and colors are quick.
Embracing short hair requires commitment—you must love your new look daily and feel feminine with it. For me, the savings tipped the scale. As an active sportswoman, I no longer schedule workouts around wash days.
Long hair only shines when healthy; otherwise, it's not worth the effort.
What about you? How much do you spend on hair? What's your haircut philosophy? Share in the comments!
