Have you ever tried cutting your own hair? How did it turn out? Yes, I have, but I only tried cutting my own hair once. I was quite satisfied with the haircut at that time. However, since I didn’t have a hairdressing cape, the clippings flew everywhere, and some of them got stuck to my clothes and were really hard to remove. After that experience, I’ve never cut my own hair again, although I sometimes trim my fringe at home.

Do you think long hair or short hair is better on you? I think short hair suits me better. Since I’m trying to balance night shifts and English studies, my hair has been falling out like autumn leaves. If I had long hair, my scalp would probably be more visible as if I were going bald. So short hair works better for me, and I don’t need to spend much time taking care of it.

What’s your biggest fear at the hair salon or barbershop? Since I got a pay cut this year, I’ve become quite careful with my spending. So my biggest fear at the hair salon is that I’ll be tempted to dye or perm my hair, because both options cost me nearly 1000 yuan. Honestly, I’d be damned if I dye it and damned if I perm it. Either way, I’d end up regretting it because it just feels too expensive for something unnecessary.

Do you think hair can completely change someone’s appearance? Yes, I do think so. I believe hair is a very important part of a person’s appearance. When I’m under tremendous pressure, I tend to lose quite a lot of hair. It feels as if my hair is falling out like leaves in autumn, and I look at least ten years older. So nowadays, whenever I feel stressed, I try to manage it by working out regularly and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.

What hairstyle have you always wanted to try but never did? Well, I have always wanted to try a hairstyle like Dwayne Johnson’s—very short, almost like a buzz cut. However, that kind of style really requires a muscular body like his to pull off, and there’s no way I can achieve that just by working out. So I’ve never actually asked my hairstylist to give me that kind of haircut.