The crop is the hottest hairstyle right now, but not everyone can pull it off, even celebrities who go for the bob can’t always rock the trendy cut.
So before heading to the salon with a temptation for a dramatic change, note the latest theory for when to chop and when to stop: the foolproof 2.25-inch rule.
With this new way to know if you look good with short hair or to tell if longer hair is a better match for your face, you no longer need to consult with a stylist, pull back your hair, or close your eyes and try to imagine your face with a short hair style.
But alternatively, all you need is a ruler and a pencil, and “The 2.25-inch (5.5cm) Rule.”
International Training Director of Color Wow and Senior Stylist at John Frieda Salons UK, Giles Robinson, explains how to apply the said rule as a guide for the best look.
Grab a ruler and a pencil. Place the pencil under your chin horizontally. Then place the ruler under your ear, vertically.
The intersection of the pencil and ruler indicates a measurement. If it is less than 2.25 inches, then like Katie Holmes and Audrey Hepburn, your face is made for short hair.
If that measurement is more than that length, like Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba, then long hair will be the most suitable choice.