Use of English PRO

“A woman who cuts her hair (0) IS about to change her life,” said the fashion mogul Coco Chanel, (1) ............, for the record, donned a trendsetting sleek bob. Dr. Tricia Wolanin, a clinical psychologist, is inclined (2) ............ agree with the iconic French designer and business mogul. “The timing (3) ............ when [a woman] chooses to get a haircut is key,” she says. “Is it post-breakup to redefine a new you, and release excess burden and baggage? Is it a marking point for a new adventure (4) ............ as graduation, a new job or a notable birthday? Or is she getting this haircut as a metaphor to take time out to care for herself and move into her power?” Though our motivations (5) ............ getting a haircut vary (and sometimes, we’re just looking to tame the beast of tangles), we can all agree on one thing: we want a good haircut. Actually, no, we want a fantastic haircut — and for good reason. “Haircuts are one of (6) ............ first things people notice when you make a slight alteration,” says Wolanin. “When we take the time to (7) ............ a shift, others notice. It may be a trim in our bangs, new color, or a whole new style — but our hair makes (8) ............ statement.” A great haircut can bear a hefty price tag — yet fall short of expectations.