Fashionable hair is important for some teenagers. Before walking into hair salons for a new look, itis advisable to do some research. Check magazines for styles. Remember to refer to magazines for teenagers. At the research stage remember that the shape of faces for teenagers and adulls is different ‘Apart from research, you need to study your own natural hair. Is it curly, wavy or straight? Is it thin or thick? Some styles are not suitable for straight hair. Hairdressers also know litle tricks to make thin hair look thick. Next think of your lifestyle. Remember school rules for length of hair such as no hair falling below the collar line, Consider that if you are always under the sun, you will have to wash your hair often, A teenager’ lifestyle and an adults is pretty different. Finally, bear in mind that a change in style will mean spending money. You nave to pay tne hairdresser for the haircut. It wll cost more to straighten or perm your hair. After that you have tomaintain it. For instance, the hairdresser may suggest special shampoos and hair treatments. Questions (a) - (j) Using the information from the text, complete the following graphic organiser. ‘Check magazines for Refer to magazines for ) (a) —__. ‘Teenage and adult faces are (c) Natural hair, curly, wavy or (@) Exposure to (g) washing requires constant (h) Pay hairdresser for ~ for straightening or (i) ~ for maintaining with special (j) and hair treatments.