Should I cut my hair? What style should I go for?

I usually have long hair. Last June I went to a salon and chopped off my long hair and donated it to Locks of Love. I had to get a chin length bob in order to get the minimum length for donation. I actually haven't had a single haircut since then, and am thinking I really should get it cut or at least trimmed, since it's been over a year now! I'm wondering if I should just go for a trim at Supercuts, or go to an actual salon and get something more layered/styled and/or shorter? I am not into spending a lot of time on makeup/hair (I never blow dry my hair, just wash & go), so it has to look good as is. What do you think? What length/style would look the best on me? I'm including pics of me over the past year so you can get an idea of what I look like with different hair lengths. DH prefers longer hair so I don't think I want to go super short again. But I'm willing to go with whatever length looks the best on me...I just want to look pretty and professional (and not have to spend a lot of time working at it!)
1. Me now--you can kind of compare short vs. long in this photo
2-3. June 2010--Hawaii
4-5. Sept 2010--Crissy Field San Francisco
6. Nov 2010--walking near our house
7-8. Dec 2010--at the park & Christmas photo
9-10. Sept 2011--YLF MOTG!

Any tips/comments welcome (and posting a pic of a hairstyle would be helpful too!)

PS Isn't it fun to watch my little baby grow up?

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12 years ago

Elly

Veteran

I like you hair in 3 and 7 best-- more so because it looks like it is actually cut in a style, in these pics the layering looks deliberate. I think that when you are a lady like me (that can't or won't blow dry or spend too much time on hair) it is important to have a good cut and maintain the cut with trims unless you are consciously trying to grow it out for personal reasons or you are donating, ect (even then, regular trims mean healthier locks).

I will leave the face shape stuff to the experts.

Mainelady

I will be following the comments you get. I am currently growing my hair out to donate for Locks of Love. My hairdresser thinks we will be able to cut it in January, so I, too, am trying to consider which style to go to.

Sveta

(website)

I like you in long hair, it suits you well I think. I would go to the salon and get a trim keeping the length in general but getting more layering / texture / whatever experts call it. You may also consider adding bangs.
When I had long hair I also did not go to a hairdresser for over a year because I thought you do not need to do this with long hair. Boy, was I naive?!

cheryle (Dianthus)

You have gorgeous hair. It is smooth and shiny and lustrous. I think it should stay long since it frames your face and is beautiful.

teeandcee

Active Member

I like you in #3 best. I think it looks the most hip and modern. You have gorgeous hair so it still looks great in all the lengths. I wish mine looked that sleek with just wash-n-go.

Allison

I like the long hair. Makes you look more youthful. Perhaps just a trim and some layers in the front. Maybe try a center part to change things up a bit. I am seeing the center part more often and I think it might be flattering on you.

Astrid

I like your hair long! I would only get a little trim and maybe put some layers in to frame your face?

Allison, we postet at the same time. And think alike it seems!

nancylee

You look lovely in all these hairstyles, but I have to agree with the others and say that I love you best in long hair. I'm not usually a fan of very long hair, but yours is so thick and shiny and beautiful I think it's a great look for you. And versatile!

Good for you for donating to Locks of Love.

KikiG

I'm on team long hair for you. Your hair is beautiful, and a major fashion accessory. I find that longer hair is more forgiving of "wash, ignore and go" than a shorter style. I would, however, get it cut a couple of times a years to freshen up the ends and maintain some long layers.

Kafe

I like it longer, like you have it now in #1. But you also look good in shorter hair. I'm a fan of longer hair in general though, so would vote to keep it longer. Your hair is very pretty.

Queen Mum

As a firm and loyal member of "team short styled hair" I'm surprised to be saying that I do like your hair long. It works for you. I do agree with the others that you should still go in a couple times a year for a trim. Have you ever considered bangs? Short choppy layers in front to frame your face more? Just some thoughts.
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Kappy

I think I like your hair long better too. I think it looks great in #1 and #10. Maybe a bit of structure/shaping to clean it up (says the person who knows zilch about hairstyles).

MsMary

Yes, it's SUPER FUN watching your little baby grow up! Both your babies are so adorable I can hardly stand it!!

As the the question at hand, I am surprised to find that I prefer your hair long. It's very beautiful and it suits you.

Have you thought about bangs?

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