Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven

by Jaya Saxena

A SPELL FOR Haircut Confidence Even if you’re ready for a change, a drastic haircut can be a leap of faith. This spell can help settle your mind before you head to the salon. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Scissors (smaller is better) 2 pieces of tape Use the scissors to snip a small lock of hair from a hidden spot on your head. Tape one end of the strand to a table or counter. Stroke the strand seven times, focusing your mind on your anxieties: What’s the worst-case scenario for this haircut? What are your worries about your appearance? What are you frightened people will think of you? Carefully separate the piece of hair into three parts, and plait it into a simple braid. As you braid, picture your anxieties being tangled and trapped into the pattern. Each