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Start with a low maintenance cut

You don't want to spend all of your free time at the salon, so stick with a cut that doesn't require much time or touch-ups. The best choices? "A simple bob is really nice, and adding some layers will give it texture. Bangs are also low maintenance, and you just have to trim them every few weeks. But you can do that yourself at home," Sebbag says.

Another important thing to remember is to choose a cut that works with your natural hair texture. For straight or wavy hair, go with "a one-length bob that sits just on the shoulder so when it grows an inch it won't have a drastic effect," Cutler says. "For curly hair, layers at the jaw line grow out soft," he says.

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