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Let’s be honest; it’s getting pretty cold outside. Freezing has even been snowing in places! So, if you are thinking about making a hairstyle change before the year is out, a buzz cut or supercharged short crop may not have been the first pin on the Pinterest board you’re planning to show your hairdresser.

Firstly, rest assured that there’s some evidence to show we don’t lose most of our heat through our heads. And, of course, if you tend to feel the cold, braving a crop is a great way to ensure you appreciate the winter woollies, you’ll be unwrapping in just a few short weeks when Christmas comes around.

Finally, after reading this persuasive argument, you may decide to put a head shave on your to-do list for 2017. If you find your curiosity piqued and your scalp tingling in anticipation when you reach the end of this post, ensure you get the right kit for the job to assist should you decide to DIY. While a simple razor will do the job, hair clippers or an electric razor should make things go more ‘smoothly’ for you. Here are some tips for choosing a men’s electric shaver that’s up to the job.

Saved time

How much time do you spend on your hair every day? Even if you’re a brush-it and tie-it-up kind of girl like me, you’ll need to add time for regular washing. Then there are special events to consider; how long do you tend to your tresses for a party? According to a 2012 survey, we spend ten days every year brushing, washing and styling our hair. Now, if you enjoy this time (some of you may even find it relaxing), it may seem well spent. But what else could you do with those moments if you snatched them back from looking after your locks?

Saved money

Grooming a mane is expensive. If you’re brave enough to trim the ends yourself and flout the much-touted recommendation that you should visit the hairdresser roughly every six weeks, you’ll save a great deal. But there are further costs to consider. Shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, dry shampoo for days when you want to stay under the duvet a little longer. Hair products cost pounds and pence, there’s no denying it. And, without hair, you could reduce these costs to zero and ‘shave’ some extra time off your morning routine, too. The latter will allow you precious extra time in bed or free up scheduling for exercise or relaxation.

If you visit the hairdresser regularly and would rather have people fetch you glasses of wine or cups of coffee with biccies and browse magazines while you have your hair done, consider recreating the experience at home with the help of some enthusiastic friends or housemates. Hint: Offer to supply the biscuits yourself.

Saved heart

If you’ve been thinking about taking the plunge for a while or are now picturing yourself without your curls, why not have the chop for charity? Shaving your head for charity is a great way of raising money and awareness for different organisations. If you currently have longish locks, you could give your hair to the Little Princess Trust, who make real hair wigs for ill children. You’d be in good company if you chose to do so, too, as Harry Styles handed over his ponytail after his dramatic hairstyle change.

Don’t know whether you could pull off having it all off? There are lots of fabulous female celebs who have proven that a more severe snip can look sensational. Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Demi Moore and Cate Blanchett have all pulled off a super short shave at one time or another. And, while she didn’t go the full hog and reach for the razor, Emma Watson described chopping off her long hair as “the most liberating thing ever.” After appearing in the Harry Potter movies for ten years, she tried a different look. Ms Watson did so to distance her appearance from that of her character, Hermione.

Is it time to rethink your style, starting at the top? Have you or would you ever shave your hair, or are you far too attached to those tresses? If you did shave it off, what would you do with all the money saved on products and salon visits?

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