What Is Your Ideal Haircut According to Your Personality?

Jane Andrews

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About This Quiz

Going to the salon can be stressful, especially if you’re new to your stylist or have decided to try a brand new look. How do you know if a ‘do is right for you? You can always choose a stylish cut you see online or in a magazine, but what if it’s not right for your face shape? Or you can ask your stylist to recommend what they think would be ideal, but what if they get it wrong? There’s nothing worse than leaving the salon with a haircut you hate — your hair is your ultimate accessory, and when it doesn’t look right, it can really bring you down.

That’s why, in our humble opinion, we believe the best hairstyle is one that is totally in tune with your personality. Do you have what it takes to rock an edgy pixie cut? Are you hoping to make a statement with a signature look? Or do you just want to find a face-flattering hairstyle that looks good and is easy to style?

Whatever your style goals are, we’re here to help you achieve them. Answer the following questions about yourself (be honest!), and we’ll tell you what haircut best suits your one-of-a-kind personality.

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It's Saturday night! When it comes to making plans, how do you typically operate?

I make plans a week ahead of time and confirm them the night before.

I decide what to do at the last minute — otherwise, I might miss out on something.
I don't worry about it. I'll find something to do, and if I don't, I'm cool with staying home and binging a good show.

I like to save Saturday nights for myself and use them to practice self-care.

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How do you handle conflict with a friend?

Argue it out

Encourage debate
Let it go

Talk it out

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Do you often second-guess yourself?

Never

Occasionally
Yes, but I work hard to think positively and reverse negative self-talk.

I have insecurities like everyone else, but I can usually shrug them off.

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When you have trouble sleeping, it's usually because:

I'm excited about the things I have planned for the following day.

I'm worried about world events.
I'm mentally planning my schedule for the following day.

I rarely have trouble sleeping at night.

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If you had to describe yourself in one word, which of the following would you use?

Moody

Spontaneous
Energetic

Assertive

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You won the lottery! What's the first thing you do?

Invest in stocks and bonds

Pay off my credit cards
Throw a big party

Donate to a charity

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Within your circle of friends, which of the following sounds most like you?

The leader of the pack

The listener and advice-giver
The fun-loving jokester

The one that's the most calm and grounded

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Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

Living abroad

Running a company
Fighting for justice

Who knows? I prefer to take it one day at a time.

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How do you reward yourself for a job well done?

Throw a party

Go shopping
Netflix and chill

Treat myself to a massage

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Which of the following traits do you value most in a partner?

Enthusiasm

Intelligence
Moral code

Loyalty

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There's a stray dog on your street. What do you do?

I'd try to find the owner by putting up signs and posting in neighborhood message boards.

I'd take the dog to an animal shelter — hopefully the animal is microchipped.
I'd leave food and water and hope they find their way back home.

I'd take the dog in and call him my own.

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Which of the following sayings best describes your outlook on life?

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Keep calm and carry on.

If you're not having fun, it's not worth doing.

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What's your current relationship status?

Single and ready to mingle

Happily married
I'm deepening my relationship with myself.

I'm dating here and there.

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How do you motivate yourself to take on a difficult or daunting task?

Push through and don't overthink it

Remind myself that I am capable of doing anything
Breathe and remind myself how good I'll feel when it's over

I rarely have trouble motivating myself to do something.

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Would you say you are an introvert or an extrovert?

Extrovert

Introvert
Depends on the situation

A little bit of both — I can be a social butterfly but am also quiet and reserved.

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How often do you splurge on a big-ticket item?

Hardly ever

Only when I've saved up for it
If I have the money in the bank, I'll buy it.

All the time — I'm worth it!

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What are you most likely to get a traffic ticket for?

Speeding

Doubling parking
Not using a turn signal when changing lanes

Missing a stop sign

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Are you more of a morning person or night owl?

The morning is my favorite time of day.

Night owl all the way
I can be both — it really depends on what's going on in my life.

Neither — I like to go to bed early and wake up late.

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Your coworkers are organizing an after-work happy hour to celebrate a birthday. What's your first thought?

Can't wait!

Sounds fun, but I have way too much work to do.
I'll swing by briefly, but I don't love going out on weeknights.

How can I help organize?

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Would you describe yourself as a procrastinator?

Not at all — I like to follow a schedule and stick to it.

Yes, I put things off all the time.
It depends on the task.

Sometimes, but I don't worry about it too much.

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How long do you spend getting ready for work or school in the morning?

Five minutes tops

Twenty minutes — I've got it down to a science.
As long as it takes me to be happy with my look

Depends on the day

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When someone says something that offends you, what do you typically do?

Tell them off

Brush it off
Hold a grudge

Ignore it but avoid the person in the future

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Do you believe in love at first sight?

No way

100%!
It's never happened to me.

Yes, but it takes work to make relationships last.

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Of the following, which do you fear the most?

Regret

Making mistakes
Hurting someone's feelings

Missing out on adventure

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What age do you feel inside?

I'm forever 21!

I feel exactly my age.
I consider myself an older soul.

Age is a social construct.

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How would you describe your work ethic?

Collaborative and team-driven

Punctual and dependable
Motivated and hard-working

All of the above

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Are you good at keeping a secret?

Absolutely — I'm like a secure vault.

I try my best, but sometimes I let things slip.
I don't like secrets.

Not really

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Complete this sentence: I can't live without _______.

Coffee

Lipstick
Yoga pants

Chocolate

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Do you make your bed every day?

Of course

Only if I have the time
What's the point? I'm just going to unmake it again tonight.

If someone's coming over

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Would you describe yourself as a risk taker?

Absolutely!

Not really
Sometimes

I take calculated risks.

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