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9 Haircuts to Try Before You Die

You only live once, so ditch your safety net and try one of these celebrity styles

by Charli Schuler

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Earth to all those stuck in a hair rut: Your hair is there for the experimenting. It's the one part of your identity that gets to have all the fun with little to no permanent consequences. So take advantage! Instead of wearing the same, "safe" style every day, we implore you to try something different, something wacky, something good for your sense of adventure -- a brand new haircut. It's amazing how even a trim can not only change your appearance, but also help you feel more feminine, daring and empowered. (As celebrity hairstylist Italo Gregorio says, "You won't know what's right for you until you've tried as many things as possible.") Besides, the beauty of hair is that if you don't like it, you can always change it.

See the 9 haircuts you should try before you die now.

Whether it's a simple add-on you're after, or a drastic revamp (we suggest these fabulous short haircuts), any change to your hairstyle is the fastest way to make a bold impression. The question is how fearless are you? To get some inspiration for the new you, check out these celebrities' gorgeous cuts -- from classic to daring. What's best about these styles is that, with the right adjustments, they can work for almost any face shape. It's all a matter of which style fits your comfort level (and of course, works with your hair texture) -- which is why we've included a "dare factor" rating of 1 (low) to 5 (high). So go ahead, ditch your safety net and start those wheels turning for your next big makeover. Ready for exhibit one? (Hint: It's a time-tested favorite!)

See the 9 haircuts you should try before you die.

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It's no way I'm willingly going to try a buzz cut...no sir, no ma'am.

by MizzPink Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:25AM Report as inappropriate

Um... Not going to try the buzz cut.

by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 09:49AM Report as inappropriate

A buzz cut? really?

by Chris213 Monday, December 3, 2012 at 08:14PM Report as inappropriate

1 short hair style and a bald. Pixies are the WORST haircut any person above age 10 could get! And, again, you do not show any short STYLES!!! Please do an article on short styles...not pixie cuts. Even the word is stupid.

by CaroleVonAllten Friday, October 12, 2012 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

pixies would get boring cuz you cant do anything with them, the angle look sound fun but not as a pixie,and i would NEVER do the buzz cut on purpose!! these may be someones haircuts to try, but they arent MY haircuts to try

by Sohee Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

The afro is only daring to people with a narrow scope of normal, I've had to work with it for years and now its getting acceptable for white girls? Years of getting teased to find out I was ahead of the fashion game.

by panzerkt Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

O.k. who's doing drugs now? I'm pushing 50 yrs old and have always had a face rounder then the letter o If I had a pixie, blunt, afro or or buzz cut I would look like the back end of a butter ball turkey. Even I know better then to try one of these

by dbbie Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate

I really don't think the blunt cut looks very great even on naomi watts

by sportimonki13 Friday, February 17, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I'd love a buzz cut but my face won't support it.

by Sharynat Friday, February 17, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate

I"ve been stuck with the long layers forever. I have a hard time cutting my hair. lol. I don't think I could ever do the pixie. ever.

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:52PM Report as inappropriate