CHANGING HER HAIRSTYLE

Dear Jellybean,

I wear the same hairstyle to school (long and down) because I'm afraid if I do a hairstyle that I like, people might not like it. Thats why I leave it down and simple, but I think its getting boring and I want to do my hair in different styles. I also don't know that many hairstyles, and I've asked friends but they've just said experiment with your hair. I think I have low self-esteem about my hair because I'm self conscious about what other people will think. Please help!
-Hair help

Dear Hair help,

I have a strong feeling that people aren't looking at your hair nearly as much as you think. It's your obsession of course, because it's your own hair. But other people just don't care that much about it. They've got their own hair - and whatever else is going on in their lives - to worry about. Really.

So go ahead, experiment with your hair! If you're not sure where to start, ask those encouraging friends for ideas. Get together with your buds and some hair accessories, and help each other to create different looks. Start simple with a couple of barrettes, or simple ponytail styles. Check out this page of Myjellybean.com for ideas on dressing up an everyday pony.