I've helped dozens of girls and women go from long to short hair and faced reactions ranging from instant ecstasy to hours of sobbing. Contrary to what you might think, the first few might regret cutting their hair short when they got caught up in a new styling routine; and most of the second group said a week after the cut how much they love their short hair. And they came to cut their hair even shorter.

So how do you know if cutting your hair short is a good idea and how can you overcome the fear of cutting your locks? I have prepared an ultimate answer with 7 good reasons, hard-earned tips and words of caution.

The simple answer could be: because you want to or because it looks stylish and edgy!

However, if you're cutting your hair short for the first time, you may need to feed your brain and a skeptical partner with more logical reasons. And believe my experience, they can be skeptical and even openly hostile if you're thinking about cutting your hair. Why? That's because of what Coco Chanel once famously said: "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life."