Hair stylists know it and never fail to tell me so. I know they're right. Short hair is lighter and cooler than long hair. It looks like you should be wearing shorts and riding a bike. Long hair is clearly designed for winter because it's better for keeping your ears warm when the temperature drops below freezing.
Short hair is for the beach.
I thought about that as I looked at the seven women who'd braved the scissors and the Gates of Hell to sport a hair style that looked like the season. I envied them. This spring, maybe I'll flirt with danger and let the shears go to my ears. I'd like to believe Grandma will never find out, but I know better. Dawn Dressler is The Sun's managing editor.