Sticky-note confessions: New Yorkers describe their worst hair decisions

These Gothamites have made some pretty questionable aesthetic choices over the years

Tuesday June 2 2015

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Written by Will Gleason

Content Director, The Americas

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Even though New York may have some of the best salons and barbershops in the world, that doesn't mean we always make the best decisions when we're at them. Read these stories of New Yorkers' big hair mistakes and maybe rethink that angled bob before it's too late.

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