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Debbie

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I am the one on the left with my eyes closed. I do not have a better pic to show you my hair length tho.

This is the longest I have had it in years. What do you think of the length. It is naturally curly.

http://i421.photobucket.com/al.....1222737414

17 years ago

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Ana

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I think your hair looks nice.

17 years ago

Debbie

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Here my hair is a little shorter
http://i421.photobucket.com/al.....1222739249

Notice the pre-YLF dress that makes me look pregnant

17 years ago

kellygirl

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I agree. I think it's very flattering and your color is nice and rich!

17 years ago

shell

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i actually like both lengths! the shorter cut looks very fresh but the longer length is very youthful and pretty. hmm...i'm gonna say i like the shorter ever so slightly because it looks fuller and bouncier.

17 years ago

Kyle

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I agree with what Shell said 100%. Slightly prefer the shorter style. You have beautiful curls!

P.S. You do not look pregnant!

17 years ago

greenglove

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I am probably in the minority but I much prefer the longer length. I think that where it falls on your neck is more flattering. You have beautiful hair.

17 years ago

anne

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HL, I think they both look nice

17 years ago

Anonymous

I think they both are nice too but I think I like it longer better. You are so pretty and I love your curls.
So nice to see your smile.

17 years ago

Nicole

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Hmmm I like both lengths. I think the longer hair style is more "young looking". That is not say the shorter style makes you look old. For some reason, I just equate long hair with youth. I think the shorter style looks more polished.

What length do you prefer?

Personally, I think longer hair is easier to maintain. Less frequent haircuts, and you can pull it up or back. And if it's raining, you can pull it all back into a low pony.

Hmmm I'm trying to decide by thinking outloud, and I still can't decide which I like better. I guess it all depends on what look you're going for. Young and carefree (long), polished and grownup (shorter).

17 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You have beautiful curls and eyes, HL! I prefer the shorter crop. I think you look more youthful that way.

17 years ago

Munequita

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Another fellow curly! YAY! You have GORGEOUS curls! I love both lengths on you, but I prefer the longer one. Your curls form better that way. Maybe you can go mid-way if you can't decide? Like a bit above shoulder length?? what do you think?

Nice to 'see' you for the first time! (Your family is so cute).

17 years ago

Inge

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You have amazing curls and beautiful eyes HL. I think I'm the odd one out here: I like it better shorter, I think it looks more youthful that way, and modern and elegant.

Edit: apparently Angie said the same thing;-)

17 years ago

Debbie

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wow thank you everyone!

I am thoroughly confused now!

17 years ago

Anonymous

HaHa. You got a variety of answers. It looks good both ways. You are very lucky to have those curls.

17 years ago

Debbie

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I once had a very prominent hair stylist in Pittsburgh tell me I should wear my hair at the longer length to soften the sharp line of my chin. He said it is much more flattering on me than short hair.

This was when I was in my early 30s tho so maybe things have changed.

Then I have my DH's opinion to consider too which is that he likes to see more of my neck!:) and his opinion is that the older you get the shorter your hair should be. Don't know if I agree.

Then my sister who is also a curly girl says my hair at this longer length has never looked better!

17 years ago

shell

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haha HL - so many differing opinions! from my experience, it's not length that softens a face - it's the layering around the face that helps.

17 years ago

Angie

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I am in TOTAL agreement with your hubby

17 years ago

OrangeKyle

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I LOVE your hair shorter!! Especially with the curly layers around your face. Very flattering!

17 years ago

Kyle

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OrangeKyle, are you a female Kyle, too? If so, we are a rare breed!

17 years ago

Anonymous

HL, I like your hair best shorter and think it looks younger. Your "a little shorter" is probably still long enough for different styles. This is from someone who wears their hair almost shoulder length. Mine isn't at all curly, but your pictures inspire me to get a haircut.

17 years ago

Debbie

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It has been so nice to be able to put it up in ponytail though.

17 years ago

Nicole

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HL, you could tell your stylist that you want it long enough to put into a small ponytail. When I exercise, or if I'm doing things that require having my hair out of my face, I often put it in two little pony tails. Although, I was in TJ's the other day and I saw a woman who was older than me (I'll be 40 in a few months, and she was probably well into her 50's). She had her hair in two ponies and she looked ridiculous. So now I'm wondering if I'm too old for this look. I mostly do it when I'm going to be wearing some kind of hat--or as I said, exercising. It's kind of a way to manage my hair when I don't want to shower and style it. Hmm I guess I'll start a new thread about this.

17 years ago

Anonymous

Nicole I hope you don't mean 2 pigtails!!

17 years ago

Debbie

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so most of you like this length better than my longer hair?

http://i421.photobucket.com/al.....CN0711.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/al.....1222888330

longest hair
http://i421.photobucket.com/al.....1222888387

17 years ago

Ellen

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HL, you have beautiful hair! I think the long length is lovely - it really shows off the beautiful texture of your hair and frames your face. Also, I agree that ponytail possibility is nice!

17 years ago

shell

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im still voting for shorter! sounds like you might be leaning toward the long. i just think that the longer length takes some of the bounce out of the curls.

17 years ago

Debbie

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I scheduled a haircut for Friday and I am excited!

My hair has been less than wonderful to work with lately.

Thanks for all your kind words about my hair and for giving me your ideas!

17 years ago

Angie

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