New Year, New Hair: Things to Consider to Update Your Hair

- Welcome to the Puffy Hair Podcast.

- Shar discusses the excitement of changing hairstyles for the New Year.

- A light-hearted beginning with Shar mentioning enjoying pumpkin pie and a strawberry margarita.

 

**Main Discussion:**

- **New Year's Resolutions & Hairstyles:** Emphasizing setting obtainable goals for trying something new with hair.

- **Self-Reflection:** Encourages listeners to think about their hair's current condition and personal style preference.

- **Practical Considerations:** 

    - Time and money investment.

    - Influence of hair texture and face shape.

    - Lifestyle factors, including gym routines and workplace restrictions.

- **Inspiration Sources:** 

    - Suggests gathering pictures and considering past hairstyles.

    - Importance of looking at peers for age-appropriate styles.

    

**Hairdresser Relationships:**

- Shar stresses the importance of having a communicative relationship with your hairdresser.

- Encourages listeners to seek a stylist who stays current and proactive in suggesting styles.

- Discusses the potential need to switch stylists for better advice and suggestions.

 

**Making Changes:**

- Talks about the importance of gradual change and listening to professional advice.

- Shares anecdotes to highlight common hesitations and reassurances regarding hairstyle changes.

 

**Conclusion:**

- Reflects on the idea that hair always grows back, likening hair experimentation to the trial and error of inventing.

- Mentions a brief acknowledgment of Lewis Howard Latimer's contributions to the lightbulb invention, teasing a potential future podcast topic.

- Summarizes the importance of finding a hairstyle that is both appealing and practical for one's lifestyle.

 

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Shar's dialogue seamlessly combines personal anecdotes, practical advice, and historical tidbits, allowing listeners to feel both educated and entertained. The episode emphasizes the empowerment found in trying new hairstyles while highlighting the logistical and emotional factors to consider.