Photo: Patrik Andersson

Knowing when it's time to make a change to your hair isn't always easy—just ask one of these ladies who never realized how outdated their looks were. Master hairstylist Ken Paves suggests asking yourself these three questions:

1. Has it been more than five years since you rethought your style? Even the most classic look needs occasional tweaks.

2. Typically when you look in the mirror, do you love your hair? It seems like a simple question, but when life gets busy, it's easy to think, "Well, it's okay/fine/best I can do." Talk with a stylist about options you might like more.

3. Do you see your haircut—or anything remotely similar—in any current magazine? If your answer is no, except in a "before" photo, your style probably needs to be refreshed.

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