Deciding whether or not to cut your hair is a personal decision that's different for everyone, and there's no right or wrong answer. While you're trying to decide, spend some time looking in the mirror, thinking about how your hair would look if you cut it. Play with your hair in the mirror, toohold it up so the ends hit at a shorter length than normal, or flip the ends of your hair over your forehead so they look like bangs. This can help give you a rough idea of what you would look like with a new cut. If you're thinking about cutting your hair, flip through pictures where you have different hairstyles, if you have any. Pay attention to how different cuts framed your face, and think about what you did and didn't like about your hair at the time. Another thing to look for is how different haircuts looked when you styled them yourself. For instance, if a cut looked great on you right out of the salon but you had trouble taming your curls at that length, pictures can help remind you. There are a number of apps and websites that will let you upload a picture to try on different haircuts. This is a fun way to experiment with different lengths, styles, and even colors to see what you like. You might even discover a cut that you would never have considered before! When you're taking a picture to upload to one of these apps, pull your hair away from your face and look straight into the camera. This will help ensure the sample hairstyles are aligned properly with your face. If you don't have a way to take a picture of yourself, most of these apps will let you try hairstyles on a model's face. Try to pick a model whose face shape most closely resembles yours. Take a screenshot or print out a photo to show to your hairdresser if you find a style you really love. Hold a pencil directly under your chin, extending out toward your ear, then hold a ruler perpendicular to the pencil and measure the distance between the pencil and your ear. If the distance between your ear and your chin is less than 2.25in (5.7cm), your delicate features are suited for a shorter cut. If it's longer than that, a longer haircut will be more flattering for your features. The pencil test is a guideline developed by John Frieda. To determine the exact length of your cut, your stylist should take into consideration your face shape, hair texture, and personal style. Summertime humidity can make your hair frizzy and heavy, sticking to your forehead and making you feel even hotter in warm weather. Short hair weighs less and will dry faster if you get a little sweaty on a hot day, helping you to stay cooler. Short styles like crops or pixies are the perfect way to stay cool on a hot day. If your hair is very thick and frizzy, it can be harder to style if it's cut very short. Instead, you might want to leave some length but opt for an undercut, where a portion of your hair near your neck is cut short to lose some volume. If you're thinking about leaving your job or breaking up with your partner, it can be tempting to go out and cut off all your hair as a way of shaking things up. However, if what you really want is to make a change in your life, cutting off your hair could be a rash decision that you'll regret. You should also avoid making a dramatic change to your hair if you have a major event, like a wedding or a big presentation. If you don't like how it turns out, or if you are unfamiliar with styling short hair, it could add additional stress to your big day. On the other hand, if you're looking a way to empower yourself, cutting your hair can help you feel like you have control over your choices! There's nothing wrong with taking advice from friends and family about whether they think a certain haircut will look good on you, but you shouldn't cut your hair because you feel pressured to. Whether it's your mom, your best friend, or the person you're dating, your hair belongs to you, and you should only cut it if you want to. The same thing is true if you're feeling pressured to leave your hair long but you want to cut it. You're the only person who should make that decision.
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One-sentence summary -- Look at yourself in the mirror and imagine different hairstyles. Examine old pictures of yourself with different hairstyles. Use an app to try on different hairstyles. Measure between your ear and your chin to see if a short cut is right for you. Go short if you live in a hot, humid climate. Stick to a trim if you're contemplating other big changes in your life. Don't cut your hair just because someone else wants you to.

Close relationships require a certain degree of emotional connection and intimacy. It's hard to experience that when you're mainly communicating through social media messages or status updates. Use your newfound free time to schedule a weekly get-together with the people who are most important to you. You can schedule one-on-one visits with family and friend as well as group gatherings. Ask your loved ones what's been happening in their lives, and truly listen. Laugh and make eye contact. Hug one another when you depart. These aspects of social connection can't be found online. In many families, social media has even taken over the dinner table. Teens sneak their phones into their laps and adults have trouble detaching from their professional networks. Take back your family dinners, and forge deeper bonds with those you love. Prepare a meal together as a family, giving everyone a task. Talk as you ready your meal. Then, sit down and eat together. Comment on the taste and quality of the food before you. Have everyone share something interesting about their day. Getting something in the mail is almost a luxury in today's technology-driven world. Surprise your loved ones with a special card or note to stay connected. You might draw a picture (or have your child do so), make up a story or poem, or add your most current pictures to the package. This helps you stay connected without having to depend on social networks. If you're a student, take advantage of your social media-free life to get involved in different extracurricular activities. If you're an adult, consider joining a professional organization to build your network, or an interest-based group to pursue a hobby. Getting involved in a local organization is a great way to connect with new people and enhance your personal skills. For instance, you might become a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity or sign up to join a local Toastmasters chapter. Try to engage in hobbies that are not internet related, such as a camping trip with friends, playing a board game, or learning a new musical instrument.
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One-sentence summary -- Schedule in-person gatherings with friends and family. Cook and eat dinner with your family. Make cards or write letters to send in the mail. Try a new club or hobby.

Enter your username and password and click "Sign in". You will be redirected to your Google Contacts page. This button is listed in the left panel and will open an import popup window. If you are using the new Contacts preview, this button will be labeled "Contacts". The preview does not currently support importing contacts and you will be redirected to the old contacts interface and will need to redo this step. Browse for the file you exported or created and click "Open". The file will be added to the import popup window. After a few moments the import will complete and your contacts will appear listed on your Contacts page. If you find that your contacts did not import correctly (i.e. information imported into the wrong field), you may have removed a field or missed a comma on your CSV file. If you imported many contacts, it may be easier correct the CSV file, delete all imported contacts, and re-import, rather than editing each contact one by one.
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Navigate to Google Contacts in your web browser. Sign into your Google/Gmail account. Click the "Import Contacts" button. Click "Choose File". Select your .CSV file to upload. Click "Import".