Trauma: "One time I went to get my hair cut (I've always had long hair so this was traumatizing enough already), and I was feeling a little sassy. I was wearing a square-necked shirt and decided to cut my hair to the neckline. I pointed at it and 40 grueling minutes later, I had a long bob and tears in my eyes. That's when I discovered 'the ponytail,' which I wore for about 6 months until it grew back."

On-Call Beauty Doctor: Ammon Carver, Matrix artistic director

Prescription: "Well, if the haircut is that bad, then you are on the right track with the ponytail. Get creative with headbands and braids — both are very on trend and will hide your horrible hair until it grows out and you can get in to see your stylist.

While I can't say cutting your own hair is ever a good idea, if you absolutely cannot live with the cut you have and cannot get into a salon, then enlist the help of one of your good friends. Cutting a clean, balanced line is MUCH easier from someone else's perspective."

Illustration by Ammiel Mendoza