Whether you like someone’s hair or not depends on your personal taste. However, there should be some objective criteria to guide you. As we enter into the voting phase of Style06’s “So You Think You Can Style” contest, here are some suggestions to help you pick your favourite:
1. Technique
How well does the stylist execute the design? Do the spikes hold together, or do they fray a bit at the points? Has too much product been used? Too little? How “clean” is the hair—did he/she forget to straighten a chunk of hair on the back of his/her head? How about flyaways and stray locks of hair?
2. Appropriateness
Does the style suit the face, or does it just make him/her look ridiculous? Has colour been tastefully chosen? Is the style too big or too small for the person’s head? Will it last the entire day and various weather conditions? Is he/she in dire need of a haircut?
3. Artistry
How original or extraordinary is the hair? Is it just bedhead sprayed into permanence (bad)? Or has the style been carefully crafted to make every strand perfect? Do you take a second look because it’s amazing or because it’s completely bizarre? Is it adventurous while still tasteful, or is it comfortably average/typical? What makes it unique?
4. Natural-ness
Does the hairstyle look forced and contrived? Can you see the hairspray and product (you shouldn’t be able to)? Does the hair look like a block of plastic or like a vibrant, life-filled work of art? How effortless does it look? Can you tell they spent an hour on their hair (whether this is good or bad is up to you)?
