https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 16:51:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335949 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:57:19 +0000 eds 1335949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great either way. I think this can be so confusing. We are a 50 something couple and were at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville this past weekend. There was a group of women in front of us, also probably 50ish. Beautiful women, all of them, casual but well dressed, but they just looked so "fixed". I kept wanting to mess up their hair a little bit! I know I struggle with this...you can get away with a lot when you are young and still look great, but finding that happy spot as you age can be tough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335521 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 01:50:40 +0000 MsMary 1335521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, it looks marginally better curly when it's longer.&nbsp; But when it's longer it's a million times more of a pain to straighten, and I don't think it looks as good straight when it's longer.&nbsp; So going longer isn't really an option at this point.&nbsp; (Not to mention I'm still a little scarred by Mr. K's insistence on it being longer...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335459 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:32:56 +0000 claire 1335459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming back in with another perspective. I was talking to my sister about this, we are both very very curly girls, and although I wear mine curly all the time, she is in a high powered corporate position in a field similar to yours, and like you is petite with delicate, cute (but gorgeous) features and she has struggled her whole career life to be taken seriously and not patted on the head. She straightens her hair in the same way she wears killer heels, tailored clothes and dresses impeccably. It helps her to be taken seriously, makes her feel more "powerful" and helps her overcome the cutesy factor that curls contribute to her look. She never wears her hair curly to work. And she never dresses casually to work. All part of her work personae. Interesting. Had to pass that along, there are a lot of similarities between you two, I can see why it would be hard for you to feel comfortable with your curls at work now.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335167 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:05:55 +0000 ironkurtin 1335167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What happens to the curls when your hair is longer?&nbsp; Just out of curiousity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335113 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:07:50 +0000 MsMary 1335113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update:&nbsp; I tried to leave the house with a "semi-curl" look this morning and I just couldn't do it.&nbsp; Ended up hitting it with the blow dryer before I dashed out the door.&nbsp; LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1335059 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:21:54 +0000 Adelfa 1335059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arriving late to say that I relate to so much! I went to a lot of effort to perfect a natural-wave style and finally gave up. I don't see it on you but I did find natural waves incredibly aging, something about the shadows on my face. Also, on those rare days when I could get a look I liked it didn't stay and I'd be a the mirror constantly tweaking and scrunching--truly it was less time to be artificial!</p> <p>I have been having fun learning to add volume and movement to my straighter dos. Also I've been experimenting with using a curling iron on top of blow dried hair, but of course that's extra time!</p> <p>It's hard for me, too, not to feel best in a "natural" look. </p> <p>But--it's worth a lot to be comfortable in my hair style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334993 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:24:08 +0000 pastrygirl 1334993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you just explained exactly what I didn't like about my experiment the past month. If I do the things to get maximum curl, which includes not finger-combing at all,&nbsp;I end up with thin curls against my head. Definitely way curlier than before, but so thin and flat and&nbsp;stringy.&nbsp;I like VOLUME!! Last week,&nbsp;I went back to finger-combing my gel into my hair and am much happier with the results. (I think I'd decided to do that the same day I saw this thread.)</p> <p>And, this part might be helpful to Mary, too, on curly days --&nbsp;the main things I do now are:<br />1) Wash only the scalp (I only use conditioner, no shampoo, using pads of fingers, not fingernails -- same even if you use shampoo)<br />2) Condition only the ends, NOT the scalp (my hair is so short that I just leave a gap right at my scalp, finger-comb the&nbsp;conditioner with my head&nbsp;upside-down)<br />3) Pat/scrunch/blot my wet hair, again upside down, with a tee shirt or cotton towel, no turban or microfiber towel anymore<br />4) With hair wet, immediately after blotting,&nbsp;finger-comb gel (or other product) away from the scalp, again just that tiny gap, head upside-down, scrunching afterward<br />4) Clips galore!!!&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFLCD12RKbw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFLCD12RKbw</a><br />5)&nbsp;I air dry for a while, then might dry with a diffuser with the clips still in, focusing on the scalp/clipped areas.</p> <p>Last week, I thought I desperately needed a hair cut or something. I did this "or something" and can go back to just growing my hair out. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334798 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:01:27 +0000 lyn67 1334798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I think future Mr. MaryK&nbsp;should appreciate all your looks here, curls or straight. You are a beautiful woman&nbsp;and he will be surely&nbsp;aware of this. I love&nbsp; your hair in all the &nbsp;picties except perhaps in nr 3, but I'm sure you won't let it go there&nbsp;too, often-but all of us have our dreaded wethair look(at least I do have it:-(() so it's all good.&nbsp;I am used to your straight look, and find it very proffesional, but OMG nr 1 and 2 is completely another MaryK. Romantic, and sweet and much more vulnerable &nbsp;so, may be, some men would like it better(?:-)). </p> <p>Then, can I hijack your thread and ask somebody to clarify what do you mean by "having lots of moving" in someone's hair, pls?(cuz&nbsp;am not a native English speaker)&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and in general, what are the requirements of a great, updated&nbsp;cut for a grown up girl nowadays...but maybe I'l have to make a nother thread for this?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334724 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:54:50 +0000 gardenchick 1334724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this thread and all the great perspectives shared here.</p> <p>Mary--chiming in late, but I think you look great in all of those pictures. Your hair is very cute, curly or straight. And I could understand if you feel more professional in #4.</p> <p>I'm in the same boat as all of you who get very annoyed by your wavy hair. When my hair is straight, I feel about 10x prettier. But generally don't have the time/energy to get it straight except for when I get it cut/colored. Not sure where that leaves me.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334632 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:11:38 +0000 JayS 1334632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK..I'm going to reply without reading any other replies, mainly because I came to this party when it's already 3 pages long.<br />1st: You are very pretty and look great in all of the pics. I agree that #3 is more aging. Ditch that look.&nbsp;I think 1 and 2 and 4&nbsp;can be used as any other accessory..to bring about a certain feel to an outfit. I think 1 almost brings a flirty vibe. 4 is uber professional.&nbsp;I don't think you have to chose one or the other..you have choices...straight one day, wavy the next.&nbsp;<br />As far as the conflicted feelings...what we do, in the end&nbsp;we do for ourselves and that is not a bad or selfish thing. If you feel best polished, then by all means polish up. Being comfortable in your skin is most important. The confidence or discomfort you experience is picked up by those around you in a subtle way.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334603 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:40:02 +0000 Lucy 1334603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another late reply!&nbsp;<br />My hair looks pretty similar to yours, but mine is a bit longer,&nbsp;and I am familiar with these thoughts! <br />I tend to go curlier on the weekend, and straight during the week. Why? BEcause&nbsp;though I spend some time with the dryer or the iron, my hair then stays looking pretty good (for me!) for the rest of the day. No fussing with it at work. But if I leave it to dry naturally, it can be super hit and miss, as you have noted with yours! Sometimes good, sometimes a little scary on me. So I find I think way less about hair after it is straightened out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I must say that climate too plays a part. I live in a pretty dry area but if it is rainy, I don't bother straightening, and the water in the air makes the curls look better than any product!&nbsp;<br />I think you look great either way, so I would go with what you find most comfortable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334590 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:29:24 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1334590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it wonderful to have options that both look great? &nbsp; I say do what makes you feel beautiful &nbsp; It sounds like straight-ironing is your thing. &nbsp; So do it :)</p> <p>And when you have one of those days where you feel like you can't be bothered to straighten, go curly. &nbsp; You look lovely either way. &nbsp; Win-win!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334353 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:34:06 +0000 Marley 1334353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh @texstyle - I love my waves and curls. &nbsp;The problem is is that I can't count on them. &nbsp;My hair will only look like that maybe 2 days a month. &nbsp;The rest of the time (if I wear it "naturally") it just gets completely frizzy in some spots, straight in some spots and curly/wavy in very few spots!&nbsp;I'm not willing to chance it when (or not) I'm going to have a good hair day!<br />Also - in general - I like curly and wavy hair - and have always envied those who could wear their hair like that - I'm just not one of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334352 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:33:54 +0000 Aida 1334352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting conversation! Sounds like you've come to the conclusion I was thinking: straight for work and wavy for weekend. As one of the (apparently few) gals who enjoys wearing her natural curly hair, and puts a lot of effort into doing so, it surprises me to hear that curls feel aging to so many (although perhaps that's part of why so many people thought my straight-haired younger sis was older than me when we were growing up, and maybe contributes to people thinking I'm much younger than I am... but I digress). I actually do prefer the straighter look on you Mary. In your case, I don't see the curls as aging so much as that the straighter (voluminous!) hair suits you very well, and I'm saying that from a place of looking at your style, your style preferences, knowing your job, and having met you in person. While I do prefer the straighter look for you, I also think a lighter wavy look (like Marley's and similar to your #1/2) is lovely on you.</p> <p>Your cut doesn't look optimized for curls at all, but since it works straight it will work well enough for waves. That probably contributes to #1/2 looking great, and #3 not working quite right. My solution for days like #3 is to throw in some <a href="http://www.sephora.com/caviar-anti-aging-dry-shampoo-P269718?skuId=1289610" rel="nofollow">dry shampoo</a>, leave in a few minutes, and then give my head a good all around shaking to get out the residue. Boom, instant volume, and the curls spread out. Also, while I style my curls to look very natural, I blow dry my hair to get it to look that way (with <i>a huge</i> diffuser). When I air dry, everything sticks toooo close to my head and I want my (thin, fine) curls to be big BIG <i><b>BIG</b></i><b>! </b>Honestly, if I left my hair to air dry, which I know is healthier, I would be significantly unhappy with my hair. I've mentioned it before, but <a rel="nofollow">this is the mousse</a> I use and I loooove it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/3#post-1334351 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:33:44 +0000 Parsley 1334351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arriving really late to this thread, but couldn't help but add my 2¢ anyway.<br />I'm in the same boat with wavy/curly hair, and have gone through all the agony and angst&nbsp;with it, too.&nbsp;<br />A couple of things that I've figured out about the wavy look:<br />1. Very few of the gorgeous wavy looks you see on celebrities and bloggers turn out that way naturally. Even on the ones with natural curls, more often than not they style it straight and then add the curls back in just the way they want them! The times I've really liked my hair curly have been the days I've done just that. Hardly low maintenance!<br />2. I don't know about you, but I associate soft waves and curls more with romantic femininity or an artsy bohemian look. That just doesn't jibe with the powerful and authoritative image I want to give off in a work situation.<br />(I'm sure that is not true for everyone. I'm just speaking for myself)</p> <p>Now, I really do like your hair both curly and straight. But I do see the straighter look as more in keeping with your no-nonsense, underestimate-me-at-your-peril image for work, as others have said.<br />For leisure time, why not go curly sometimes for the heck of it! I really like #1 and #2. &nbsp;#3 looks too "soft" to me for your personality, especially combined with your blonde hair and prettiness.&nbsp;Of course #1 and #2 will probably require more work to keep that way. It figures! I think you're on the right track with just straightening the front a little.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1334327 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:33:12 +0000 Greyscale 1334327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to seeing photos of the wavy version! Sounds great, and a fun way&nbsp;to play with a change without feeling like it's too dramatically different.</p> <p>True fact: I didn't even&nbsp;know people straightened their hair&nbsp;until I read an article about Chelsea Clinton's hair when I was in college. I grew up with a hippie mom with naturally straight-ish&nbsp;hair, and I honestly didn't know that most/many people highlight, color, straighten, etc. Now I see the benefits, for sure.&nbsp;My hair turns wavy rather than curly&nbsp;after a few days of no washing plus combing it out, and I like that look. There's a blowouts-only salon near me and I'm now tempted to try a real blowout&nbsp;once just to see.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1334244 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:57:15 +0000 MsMary 1334244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't thank you all enough for all the thoughtful, honest, and tactful input on this thread!!&nbsp; You all have reaffirmed my gut feeling that straightening is my best bet for the work week.&nbsp; Interestingly, though, given the fashion move towards wavier hair, I'm doing much less actual flat-ironing.&nbsp; Mostly just blow drying and touch-ups as needed with the iron.&nbsp; I feel like that still lets it look a little more natural and not quite as "done."&nbsp; And for weekends I will keep experimenting with the curly look -- but definitely straightening the front, which I agree is much better!</p> <p>You all are the best!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1334160 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:25:33 +0000 texstyle 1334160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I wonder, do most YLF members with curly/wavy hair straighten their hair nearly all the time? Seems that many do. I saw Marley's post and loved her waves immediately (though I'm not so sure she loves them). And I've fought mine most of my life -&nbsp; sometimes I think I'm crazy for worrying about it, so I def. have a love/hate relationship with my own.</p> <p>Claire cracked me up too - and I can relate to that feeling somewhat. You know, I've found that for me it's best to do my makeup and clothes first, then hair. Something about having my face and clothing "done" makes it easier to be more relaxed about my hair. Of course if one doesn't wear makeup, that part's a moot point.</p> <p>And just to be clear - I didn't mean straight hair in itself seems dated. What I mean is if is obvious that one is forcing the hair to be in a particular style it can come off as a bit too "done" or something. I take mine to that point sometimes where it is too straight and too perfectly rolled under, etc. where it doesn't look like i could possibly have hair that does this naturally.</p> <p>So what I guess I personally think is more current is hair that at least appears to be naturally styled as opposed to "set."</p> <p>And as Vix said the cut is so important!&nbsp; If you are getting a haircut for straight styles it can be different than for curly/wavy styles so I think it's important for the stylist to really understand your desire. My hair has layers so going perfectly straight doesn't work very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332569 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 16:04:36 +0000 karymk 1332569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary the straightened locks are my fave way for you, but you are lucky to have the option of a wave and curls. </p> <p>To me, you have a very "cute" and doll like face. Features that look young and fresh. The curls add to the "cuteness" and you have to decide on which occasions you want to play that up or down. When I look at you I think "Straight goes with RATE". Curly goes with full skirts and cardi is and pearls. (This imho). Both looks are feminine, but if straightened hair goes with your personality and what you want to project both professionally and personally, then your "true hair" is straight. </p> <p>Hope this makes sense. K </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332518 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 15:01:11 +0000 Janet 1332518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I'm back to this thread, and since I struggle with the same thing, I've been reading the reactions with interest.</p> <p>First off, you look great either way. There is nothing wrong with embracing your curl. But my personal reaction is that I prefer your hair straight and sleek -- it seems to complement your style and personality the best. I also agree with the observations that your current cut seems to work best straight, and if you were going to commit to the curls, a different cut may work to your advantage. I find that my hair quickly takes on that triangle shape like Alice in Dilbert if I go curly. ;-)</p> <p>I have mixed feelings about my own curly/wavy hair. It was curlier when I was young. I got teased about it, my curls pulled on by classmate, etc. I was a nerdy, girly kid, and the curls just reinforced that in an era when all the cool girls had long, straight (preferably blonde) hair (this would be the late 70s). My sister actually tried laying her hair across the ironing board and ironing her hair with the clothes iron! </p> <p>So, yes, we can definitely carry feelings and associations from our past into our present preferences. To this date, I feel "cooler" with straight hair. It photographs better, looks shinier and sleeker, etc. </p> <p>I let my hair go wavy some days mostly out of laziness, and also to give it a break from the stress of blow-drying. I rarely use a hot iron anymore -- I just do what I can with the dryer and a round brush, and make peace with the residual wave that only leaves my hair with professional assistance! </p> <p>My husband says he likes my hair best when it's either straight-straight or decidedly curly. Which is a slight bummer because either requires more work. I actually sometimes have to work harder to get my curls to behave than I do to smooth them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332516 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:57:23 +0000 Vix 1332516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mary --</p> <p>As a wavy-haired person, I acknowledge I'm partners with my hair, not the boss of it. [Given my controlling tendencies I actually find this is a good thing -- the world won't end, I don't get stupider, I'm still funny etc etc even if my hair has a wayward day.]</p> <p>However, 4 things make for a better-looking partnership: </p> <ol> <li>Cut</li> <li>Hair health&nbsp;</li> <li>Product(s)</li> <li>Weather</li> </ol> <p>1. As a few have said upthread, your cut probably isn't optimized for well-behaving waves/curls because you've been wearing it straight the majority of the time. Dry cuts with an experienced stylist&nbsp;are the way to go if you want to maximize volume, flattery, and good hair days. </p> <p>2.<i> [I</i><i>gnoring diet/health issues that can affect hair health, but these do matter]</i> I dye to cover grey (damaging). I do the "low-poo" (fairly beneficial)&nbsp;so you're ahead of me with the no-poo.&nbsp;I air-dry the majority of the time (beneficial), use a diffuser and no brush&nbsp;when I do heat (lower end of damaging), and don't use chemical or heat&nbsp;straighteners, curling irons, or brush/blow dry (damaging).&nbsp;</p> <p>I've read the suggestions to just alternate between straight and wavy&nbsp;looks, and that's fine&nbsp;-- but&nbsp;you'll never get the same performance and predictability&nbsp;out of your waves/curls if you do that. </p> <p>You have to think of your hair as like a thirsty plant -- when you starve it of&nbsp;moisture via drying/straightening&nbsp;it's not just going to bounce back to a lush shiny state the next day.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA I've seen some AMAZING transformations on naturallycurly.com when women chose to commit to waves/curls all/the majority of the time.</p> <p>It can totally be a PITA to transition to your natural texture&nbsp;(BTDT) but my very thick, very coarse&nbsp;hair is so much softer, shinier, and yes, more manageable since I embraced its natural texture several years ago&nbsp;(if not its natural greys!).</p> <p>3. I hate product, personally. And I hate experimenting with products, especially as what ends up working the best never seems to match up to recs for my&nbsp;hair type and length! But I have a couple that work in different weather conditions, and yes -- product can add to or detract from ease of management.&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Whenever I visit SoCal I'm in heaven. Instead of dealing with PNW damp (hello, frizz and slow-drying hair!)&nbsp;I can shower, add product, and have air-dried movie star waves in 40-60 minutes...and if I'm near&nbsp;beach air they just get a little plumper. </p> <p>So if you want to nurture your waves,&nbsp;I think you live in an IDEAL climate to be 100% wavy all the time yet still have a high degree of control over the end result. #ENVIOUS</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332500 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:27:56 +0000 Beth Ann 1332500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading the comments makes me feel just a bit sad for those of us who feel our curls (waves in my case) are dated, aging, or less refined.&nbsp; These are all connotations that could be erased if a fresh breeze blew through fashion featuring curly headed women of all ages and shapes!&nbsp; </p> <p>I find that taking an iron just to the top of my waves -- which takes about 5 minutes, can add polish to my wavy look.&nbsp; Combined with an air-dry (night shower)&nbsp; this results in less damage.&nbsp; For my "straight" look, I'm asking my stylist to cut for a blow-dried look without benefit of a straightening iron.&nbsp; I don't have time for both, and the iron seems to be the most damaging.&nbsp; I feel like an easy blow dry -- not perfectly straight -- looks freer to me anyway.&nbsp; Still shiny and polished, but less flat and controlled.&nbsp; I also like the added shine in a straight look, particularly with darker hair.</p> <p>I think color and tone can also affect how a cut and style works.&nbsp; Layers are often lost, for example, on darker hair, particularly in photos.&nbsp; I hesitate to say this to a blonde, because blonds are generally attached to their shade, but I wonder if some lowlights, or a slightly deeper base with highlights would give lots o dimension to your waves.&nbsp; Please don't read this as a criticism of your bombshell blondness (says the faded mid-brunette who must do her roots ASAP). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332485 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:04:04 +0000 rae 1332485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think the straight hair "feels" more like your personality. More business bombshell, too. Curls have this romantic, soft presence - and I think the romantic look kind of always hearkens back to an earlier time (may account for the dated feelings a bit?).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332482 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:59:54 +0000 Neel 1332482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, I do prefer you in straight hair but you look cute in curly hair too. Especially 1 is beautiful. Is there anyway it stays that way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332462 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:22:11 +0000 Anonymous 1332462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, this post really resonated with me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually spent most of my life wearing my hair straight, with various degrees of effort/sleekness, from just brushing and blow-drying to flat-ironing to doing chemical straightening. I only started wearing it curly within the last few years. (Although, ironically, it's straight at this very second,&nbsp;since I just went to get a trim to look polished for a wedding I'm attending, and it ended up being blown straight.)</p> <p>Basically, it's always been a conflict, because I feel like wearing it curly sometimes makes me look sloppy, especially when I'm dressing up,&nbsp;but wearing it straight sometimes makes me feel overly polished and high-maintenance. I finally decided to embrace the curly because going straight either felt like an irritating amount of effort to look kind of neither here nor there or a huge, unbelievable amount of effort to look good, but&nbsp;sleeker and more conventional than I really feel. I think straight hair can also put&nbsp;the rest of my RATE-ness overly into focus by contrasting so much with it, while relaxed curls just <i>fit</i> with everything else about me.</p> <p>Anyway, I'm rambling, but it's interesting that I've come to the opposite conclusion as you about the same type of issue. Just goes to show that hair you're comfortable with is the most important thing. And I think you look good both ways, but straight and sleek&nbsp;just seems more <i>you</i>.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332414 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:29:19 +0000 Lyn D. 1332414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another hand up for having a preference to your hair straightened-<b>for your individual style-</b> at least for your corporate life Mon-Fri.<br />It looks gorgeous either way- lucky you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332395 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 06:24:46 +0000 CocoLion 1332395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not think the straightened do is aging, so let's get that right out of the way. &nbsp;I like your plan to straighten during the week and experiment with curls on the weekend. &nbsp;I think the curls might look better with a different cut -- your cut looks conceived around the style in #4, not wearing it curly. &nbsp;</p> <p>What does your hair stylist say about all of this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332391 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 06:04:55 +0000 AJ 1332391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, I think we are all artificially polished! Who can wake up and get out the door without doing something to their hair and at the very least adding a swipe of lip balm?</p> <p>I don't think straight hair will ever go out of style. It looks so polished and has more sheen. It also shows all the different tones in one's hair color better than curly hair. I love your straight hair for your office looks. </p> <p>The first two curly styles still maintain that basic bob shape and the volume accentuates your eyes and cheekbones. The third curly look doesn't have the structure of the other two and thus seems more of a basic perm.</p> <p>I don't know if there is one hairstyle that would perfectly suit when alternating between textures. I think you have to pick the one you want to dominate and then plan that the other way would be just good enough. </p> <p>I finally found someone who specializes in dry cuts for curly hair, but she warned me that the cut would not work if I wanted to straighten my hair because the ends would not be even. (Since she trims each curl individually and each curl has different tensions, it would make sense that a straightened look would show different lengths.)</p> <p>With your strong personality and fun, vivacious presence, I really like how the straightened version reflects that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332382 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:41:13 +0000 claire 1332382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great curly or straight. But I have to tell you, as a very curly haired one who has done every straightener in the book before getting comfortable with the curls, my DH hates, and I mean Hates my hair straight. It's taken me years to embrace my curls. So when you think in term of attracting men, there are men who love curls too. And as far as professionalism, curls are breaking into the workforce, the "natural" hair movement has been going strong and slowly curls are being seen as just as professional as straight hair. But ultimately it's how comfortable you feel about your curls. I think they look awesome, but if you don't feel good about them, you're not going to feel your best. I like your plan of straightening during the week and letting them go on the weekends, but just be gentle, it might weaken your curl pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curly-vs-straight-rate-vs-polished/page/2#post-1332378 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:21:24 +0000 Marley 1332378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well girlfriend, I have been waiting for several weeks now for&nbsp;you to pose this question to the forum - because I've been <i>dying</i> to tell you that I like your hair straight by about a hundred percent over the curly style. &nbsp;(So thank you for letting me finally get that out! &nbsp;I feel so much better now.) &nbsp;:-)<br />My hair does exactly the same as yours when I try to wear it curly - unpredictable, partly frizzy, partly wavy and partly straight, &nbsp;So frustrating. &nbsp;See pic attached - this was a good day - which happened approximately every 2 weeks or so.&nbsp;<br />I think that your straight style is much more professional, young, and stylish. &nbsp;And - hey, just stop it about the angst. &nbsp;Looking professional and attractive are<i> good</i> things to strive for!<i></i></p> <p> </p>