The breakup Bob explained: Why women change their hair after heartbreak

No one can forget the time Selena Gomez chopped her long locks and entered her short bob era when she broke up with Justin Bieber, or the time when Belly in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ changed her hairstyle after breaking off her wedding. So, what is the relationship between women and their hair post-breakup? Is it dramatic? Is it a style? Or a simple statement?Like our rebounds, hairstyles help you get over the rough patch in life, giving you the strength and confidence to start over. Hairstyle transformations are one way to leave the past behind and look forward, and our appearance greatly supports us in this matter. Our looks carry the burden of the person we used to be, and our hair is the quickest way to enact this change. Women enter their bob era, opt for dramatic bangs, or colour their hair, giving them the kick and edge, but the winner has to be the bob haircut. For some, this is a game of symbolism, where this change marks new beginnings, with the mindset new hair, new me. This phase allows them to regain a sense of control in their lives. It ends with a phase of significance and the action of being an individual again. So, by chopping the extra length, they are getting rid of something that actually didn’t work out, and it’s time to start over again. This happens when the dust settles down, the differences are accepted, and change is demanded. This is altogether a feeling of liberation. But, of all things, why choose the hair?Psychology says it's a mental exercise. Our minds grasp this, which simplifies handling the situation and prepares us to change the thought process about the consequences while understanding the process. Eventually, the hair will grow out, or you can change the colour, so it is a safe place as well. It may sound dramatic at the moment, but it is still safer than the drastic changes, than undergoing any expensive purchases. So, next time if you’re entering this phase and wish for a change, which will provide you liberation, is a safer option, and is easy on your pocket, go to the nearest salon and wash away the negativity by getting a bob. Style it accordingly and start all over again.