Some people are terrified of change. It's hard for them to leave the house they grew up in, leave some friends behind or even get rid of the old, outgrown clothes in their closet. There's nothing unnatural about having a fear of change. The possibilities are endless, but they are also unknown, which can give us the greatest sense of unease we've ever felt. Yes, you might constantly be getting reminded that change could open up doors for you that you've never thought possible. But there's this tiny voice in the back of your head saying "What if it doesn't?"

First off, you're not alone. While it may seem as if everyone else can transition seamlessly into a new phase of their life, more likely than not they're stressing just as much as you are. The key is to be confident in these type of situations; if you have a strong sense of confidence, you're bound to have faith that you can transition.

Changing your look can bring you a confidence that you've never felt before. So far, I have changed my hair color four times and counting. That's not including getting extensions, taking them out, changing my hairstyle or getting those purple and pink strips of hair added in for a few weeks in middle school.

Each time I go to my hair salon, I don't know exactly what to expect when I walk out. While this may seem terrifying, it's a great way to get used to change. The key is to accept the look you have when you leave. It may not be the favorite color you've ever had, but it is going to be what you look like for a while (or, at least for a few weeks).

Embrace this new you. Embrace a new look and learn to love yourself. If you can love yourself with any look, you'll start being confident in every situation in which you are put. Instead of worrying "if you can pull it off", you will know that you can pull it off. Changing your appearance, no matter how small of a change, is a step in the right direction to loving yourself. Experimenting with something so adjustable, like your hair color, can help you become more comfortable with long-term and permanent decisions.

The bottom line is hair is simply that, hair. Changing your hairstyle is definitely not the first step most people think of when they are trying to help their confidence levels, but if you can always try something new, why not? It's not a permanent change, plus you can look back at pictures of yourself five years from now and think, "Wow, that's what I looked like?" From someone who has gone from brunette to red to blonde and everything in between, trust me when I say that trying something new will change your view of yourself for the better.