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Started by Sunny, October 10, 2006, 08:30:58 PM

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Sunny

October 10, 2006, 08:30:58 PM
My hair, is the question.

I had the notion that when I turned 30 I would keep it short...well, been there & done that. Just didn't look right. So, it's currently all one length, straight & falls to the middle/lower part of my back.

Problem? IMO, it doesn't quite look professional...so, I feel I need to do SOMETHING with it.

I'm so out of the fashion loop -- what's "In" right now? Curly - Straight - Layers. Not that I want to be a beacon of Fashion...just curious.

Thanks for taking this seriously...it's quite perplexing.  :smile:

Palehorse

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October 10, 2006, 08:53:10 PM
Quote from: SunnyInFL on October 10, 2006, 08:30:58 PM
My hair, is the question.

I had the notion that when I turned 30 I would keep it short...well, been there & done that. Just didn't look right. So, it's currently all one length, straight & falls to the middle/lower part of my back.

Problem? IMO, it doesn't quite look professional...so, I feel I need to do SOMETHING with it.

I'm so out of the fashion loop -- what's "In" right now? Curly - Straight - Layers. Not that I want to be a beacon of Fashion...just curious.

Thanks for taking this seriously...it's quite perplexing.  :smile:

Well, from a very biased perspective I'll admit to up front, I say no way! No cutting! At least not radically anyway.

I do so enjoy seeing a beautiful woman with long hair. . . Of course, I'm a man and all that. . . :wink:
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Sunny

#2
October 10, 2006, 09:09:13 PM
Well, thank you for an honest opinion, PH...my husband doesn't really help - says "whatever makes ya happy". Grrrr!

Just having a moment. :smile:

Henry Hawk

#3
October 10, 2006, 09:52:06 PM
just remember....................it always grows back.......I say go for it!!! sometimes you gott mix things up alittle.... ;)

I like the short and sassy look!
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#4
October 11, 2006, 04:05:08 AM
Not more than an inch at a time.  There's what they call a "shag" here which is not a real layered look...or maybe it's layered...at any rate, it's just the back area which varies in length, and it doesn't come up that far....if your hair has waves to it, it could do the trick...I've seen it done with women whose hair is below shoulder length and it looks good...but don't cut it short....it's going to be winter, soon, Sunny!           :biggrin:

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#5
October 11, 2006, 07:57:49 AM
I've been letting mine grow too. For a long time I had it cut to just about shoulder length and I like long bangs, but I'm letting it grow so that I can find a new do. The problem is my hair is so thick that it's annoying. I've always had it kind of long, but having it on my neck now bugs me. Weird how we change.

You can keep your hair all one length and put it up for a professional look.  I saw the new do for me the other day and I got the name of the hairdresser from the lady. Basically long, but cut in long layers.  The way it was cut she could easily scrunch it for a wavy/curly look or style it for a more "straight" look. The bangs were long and wispy and blended nicely with the front sides of her hair.
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BEG

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October 11, 2006, 09:59:09 AM
I did the 'breakup' haircut earlier this year and I HATE it!!! 

I'm now growing it back out into what my stylist calls a Reverse Bob. It's shorter on top (not a lot) and longer underneath.

Now if I could just get my hair to grow at a quicker rate.  :sm69:

So my advice about this topic - No Cut!!!
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Sunny

#7
October 11, 2006, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 10, 2006, 09:52:06 PM
just remember....................it always grows back.......I say go for it!!! sometimes you gott mix things up alittle.... ;)

I like the short and sassy look!

You're absolutely right...and I've done this a few times in my life -- and almost always regretted it. It certainly grows back, but for me it takes 2 or 3 years. Every woman on this forum will attest that you go thru all of those "in between" & awkward stages... :-\

Sunny

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October 11, 2006, 12:36:37 PM
Quote from: BEG on October 11, 2006, 09:59:09 AM
I did the 'breakup' haircut earlier this year and I HATE it!!! 

I'm now growing it back out into what my stylist calls a Reverse Bob. It's shorter on top (not a lot) and longer underneath.

Now if I could just get my hair to grow at a quicker rate.  :sm69:

So my advice about this topic - No Cut!!!

Didn't you have a picture posted on Hey Martha after you got it cut?!? From what I recall, you looked quite confident with your new look. I'll have to check out the "reverse bob"...but I'm sure you're pulling it off very well. :smile:

Sunny

#9
October 11, 2006, 12:41:11 PM
I think I'm on the same page as you two - Cookie & Mojo -- I just need to find a happy medium, with some long layers & a few longer bangs...my husband also liked my hair curly (a la perm), but that's so hard on the hairl.

Picture hunting I'll go...

followsthewolf

#10
October 11, 2006, 01:56:14 PM
At's why it's good to be a guy. No worries about short or long hair. Just cut it. If I don't like it, it'll grow back out and we'll cut it again. Haircuts are not a big deal.


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Sunny

#11
October 11, 2006, 02:38:40 PM
Yeah...yeah...yeah. That's the OTHER thing my husband says, "Just shave it off!" :spooked:

~Daisy~

#12
October 11, 2006, 03:51:02 PM
Don't do it. I keep falling into that trap over and over and over. I always said I would NOT be one of those elderly or middle aged women with long hair...but, you know what, i probably will be. So what? It doesn't seem as "tabu" as it once did, for whatever reason.

If you want, cut it but not too short. I compromise...its never shorter than chin length, never longer than just past my shoulders. Best of both worlds.
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
--Timothy Leary

Sunny

#13
October 11, 2006, 03:57:24 PM
I was looking forward to your input, Daisy! Same as you, I didn't think I'd want to have longer hair when I got older.

Funny story -- after I had my first daughter (4 years ago), I thought it was "time" and in a moment of despair, I got it all cut off! I thought it would make me feel better, and partially cancel out the feelings of having 20lbs of post-baby weight.

Well, now that I've finally lost those 20lbs, plus the weight I put on with my second child 2 years ago, I look at pictures from back then and realize how terrible the hair (and I) looked! :biggrin:

Think I'll keep the length & get some layers...

~Daisy~

#14
October 11, 2006, 04:00:16 PM
Good idea. I'd show you the "Princess Di" cut I accidentally got in a moment of prenatal crisis about 4 years ago, but I was pregnant and my face is bigger than the Great Pumpkin.
If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove.
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