Bad haircuts happen, but you don’t have to live with one.

Badhaircutshappen to all of us.

But first, how do bad haircuts happen anyway?

Even good stylists mess up sometimes.

Another cause of a bad haircut might be the result of a DIY cut.

Maybe you didn’t want to spend the money for a quick trim or wanted torefresh your bangs.

Whatever the cause of a bad haircut, the biggest question is how do you fix it?

Ahead, learn five tips that can help.

Talk with your stylist.

“Don’t feel timid about going back.

Ask to go a little shorter.

Add extensions.

And there are so many options for good clip-in extensions that last.

It’s a temporary fix that makes the waiting period a bit easier and less painless.

Find a new reference picture.

Photos when getting a haircut are an absolute necessity.

Be patient.

“Everyone is human,” Ferrara says.

“Hair is a big part of a person’s persona, but it does grow back.”