https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:21:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same/page/2#post-1878008 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:43:56 +0000 krishnidoux 1878008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I see you in 4 too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same/page/2#post-1877864 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:30:47 +0000 Sal 1877864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all for the comments.&nbsp; Opinion is a bit mixed which is actually good as I do like to mix it up a bit (I have had very short almost shaved hair and quite long hair, colours from almost platinum to more chestnut brown, and a few undercuts over the years too).&nbsp; So if I go shorter now I will likely go longer in a year or two, or vice versa.&nbsp; My sisters are the opposite and have had long hair pretty much all their lives.</p> <p>My hair is a bit in between right now so growing it would be relatively simple, and personally I think it needs to be either shorter, or longer, and as Krishnidoux pointed out, hitting right on my jaw is not the best (thank you - I totally agree with your observations).&nbsp; I will mull it over until next Wednesday and come back to you with a pic of my decision.</p> <p>Sterling - yay, a hair refresh makes a big difference, I hope it works for you.&nbsp; I am sure it will and it makes such a difference!!</p> <p>Jenni - thanks - I agree that pic was just before a colour and it shows I am actually quite brunette....&nbsp; I love 1 and used that for my inspo pic when I went shorter in late April 2016 but it has crept longer again without me intending to do so.</p> <p>Thanks Rachy and Angie - I have a cowlick so my hair is always asymmetrical to a degree, and I agree that I could play on this more.&nbsp; It is balancing it with the colour as my roots are quite dark and I do prefer a natural look (but use unnatural means to get there haha)</p> <p>Thanks Fashintern, good to hear I am not the only one who resists too much blow drying.</p> <p>Krishnidoux - you see what I do!!&nbsp; Of the images you shared I like 2 and 4 the best and see myself more in 4.&nbsp; Thanks for the really careful response and your reasoning behind it - I want to give you a thumbs up.&nbsp; I have a relatively short neck, square shoulders and a significant bust so I think short hair makes me feel lighter and taller - when it gets too long it all gets a bit much around the neck and shoulders and jaw.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>La P -&nbsp; my hair is quite short (sometimes clipped) at the nape.&nbsp; That can be quite dark whereas the coloured bit can get quite blonde.. especially in the summer.</p> <p>Thanks Christina and TexStyle - I love the soft bobs too - so I might go back there.&nbsp; Appreciate the feedback.</p> <p>Zaeobi - thank you.&nbsp; Yes I could encourage the wave more and I have done this in the past.&nbsp; I love your wavy bob a lot.&nbsp; It has been a while since I wore headscarves, wraps etc and I would have to experiment a bit to see how I would feel.&nbsp; I love them on others but can feel as though it is too much on me.</p> <p>Thanks Juniper Green- I could experiment with products - that is a great idea.&nbsp; Thanks for the recommendations too.</p> <p>Bella and The Cat - that photo was taken after a trip to the hairdresser so it is a little more polished than normal.&nbsp; But I can do close to this relatively easier - thanks for the nice comments.</p> <p>Thanks Brooklyn - it would be easy to go longer from where I am at now.&nbsp; Your length is great because it can be tied up at home or walking with a cap on.&nbsp; Assymetric is easier than symmetric with my cowlicks.</p> <p>Karen - I adore pixie cuts but they are not for me.&nbsp; Growing them out is a challenge - I think it is easier to keep the back very short and grow out the front and top and then start growing the back.&nbsp; It takes a while but looks better along the way.</p> <p>Shevia - thank you.&nbsp; You have the best assymetric hair!!</p> <p>Chiara - another vote for short, thanks for the feedback.</p> <p>Joy -&nbsp; I love that cut too!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Style Fan and Gigi - another vote for longer, interesting!!&nbsp; I did like it longer but fell in love with Jed's hair from The Night Manager (but not her dodgy Hugh Lawrie boyfriend) and went short for a change.</p> <p>Thanks all.... I really appreciate all the careful and kind comments.&nbsp; I will add that obviously these are chosen pics of me so there are plenty where the hair looks awful especially the very candid ones....&nbsp; They are not photoshopped however..</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same/page/2#post-1877863 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:25:50 +0000 Maneera 1877863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think slightly longer bob works best for you, Sally. You look beautiful in #6. And even though #7 looks like a casual day, your hair looks pretty great in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same/page/2#post-1877767 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:31:23 +0000 Anonymous 1877767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post has made me rethink my hair for 2018.&nbsp; I am going to allow my hair to grow out a bit and copy number 5 above.&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877744 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:41:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 1877744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Sal I like 6 best, the sideswept bit looks great. Of the inspo pics I like Jed's hair in pic 1 best, but realise that's a bit shorter. As far as colour, like all except 10 as personally find the roots looking too dark there.<br /> You know you look good in all these different lengths I hope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877646 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:28:02 +0000 krishnidoux 1877646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 8! </p> <p>I first wrote this, then read the comments, saw I wasn't alone and went back to the picture to try to figure out what made it better. Here is my interpretation: in 8, the nape is free, one can see your neckline. And you have a beautiful neckline and jawline. In 8, accent is on your smile.&nbsp;</p> <p>Look at pic 6 for example. Your natural beauty still shines through, but IMO the side length doesn't flatter to the fullest. It's a little long, and hits right below cheek bones. This puts emphasis on the lower parts of your cheeks. When hair hits there, it usually yields to some heaviness. Not in your case, but I still feel it's not the best length. Now if you look at picture 7, you can see it's already better because the hair is a little longer and grazes your jawline. But you have such beautiful facial bone structure that lengths in 8 and 11 seem most pleasing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think along with Angie and others that you would look terrific in an asymetrical very short bob. Below are some images.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877609 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:39:08 +0000 Sal 1877609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all - I will come back more tomorrow as I have been out all day and it is now 11.38pm at night and I need my beauty sleep haha!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877470 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:43:57 +0000 LaPed 1877470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without looking at others' comments, my fave is #8. Do you gave it cut shorter in the back, or is it tied up a bit? In either case, that one really works (as do the aviators!). I often find myself in between a pixie and a bob (like right now) and I find the two most important things are 1) keeping it shorter and more clean/structured in the back and 2) making sure there's some angle or asymmetry in the front. One celeb who does a grown-out pixie really well is Michelle Williams, if you want even more images to browse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877468 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:33:35 +0000 Anonymous 1877468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purposely did not read any fo the comments because I did not want to be swayed by others.</p> <p>I love short "piece-y" hair. &nbsp;You definitely have the hair for it. &nbsp;YAY for you.</p> <p>Of the pinterest looks, I really like 1, 2 and 4. &nbsp;You could carry any of these looks. &nbsp;Comparing the pinterest looks to your <u>actual</u> hair cuts through the years, it looks like you have worn cuts similar to 2 and 4 the most. &nbsp;If I have that correct. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>You have gorgeous hair. &nbsp;My favorite look for you is Number 5. &nbsp;It looks gorgeous!! &nbsp;So sophisticated. &nbsp;My next favorite is Number 10. &nbsp;That one makes you look fresh. &nbsp;</p> <p>On a side note, I think changing up your hair every once in a while is brilliant. &nbsp;I look forward to seeing what you decide on.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877399 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:33:47 +0000 rachylou 1877399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie beat me too it... I was going to say I liked the asymmetrical look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877373 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:04:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1877373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good cut is so important for medium-short hair! My stylist knows it has to be wash-n-wear for me, without blow drying or curling, etc. </p> <p>I like the sideswept look in 6, but that’s the same cut as 5&amp;7, so I guess I’m not much help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877369 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:57:16 +0000 Angie 1877369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #8 best. Short in the back, long in front, and asymmetrical.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877316 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:35:34 +0000 Christina F. 1877316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you look great at all these lengths?! I like 6 and 10 the best, though, from your past looks. I guess that's a vote for keeping things a little on the longer side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877302 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:07:39 +0000 texstyle 1877302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could go short or longer and look great but I prefer the longer cuts of 5, 6 and 10. I think the shorter cuts are harder to maintain and the longer cuts look a little more sleek but still casual. Of course that would mean being patient for the grow out phase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877301 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:05:47 +0000 Zaeobi 1877301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also if you're looking for something for salt &amp; beach laziness that still suits you flamboyant natural style, have you considered adding a small silk scarf/ turban band to your tresses, for that put together but still carefree look? You could play around with proportions - keep some strands near the front of the face, or try different positions on the head. Just a lazy thought, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877298 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:00:53 +0000 Zaeobi 1877298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at your inspiration pictures, it sounds like my hair wants &amp; needs are similar to yours. I recently cut my naturally curly wavy hair to above the shoulders, so feel free to look at my recent posts for ideas </p> <p>My hair is maybe slightly more curly than yours, but there is still some wave to it that my current haircut embraces (the hairdresser cut it dry, so that he could cut layers that work with the natural direction of the hair) . I also don't like to spend too long on it, so I just use light moisturising oils in the mornings (if I've slept on it funny), leave in conditioner after a shower, &amp; maybe some control paste if I want hold during a blow dry. I go to the gym regularly, so my scalp gets oily &amp; I blow dry my hair maybe twice a week, but otherwise air dry &amp; use minimal product. I also have somewhat thick hair (it used to take 5-6 hours to air dry but the hairdresser thinned it out a little to get the short layers on top to lift, for more volume at the roots). </p> <p>Anyway, let me know if you'd like me to share anything further about short non pixie cuts for natural hair </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877292 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:45:17 +0000 Anonymous 1877292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the one, yes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877290 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:41:46 +0000 JuniperGreen 1877290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all these looks on you!!! Particularly when they're a bit messy/undone.&nbsp; I love a deep part and sort of "flip" - like Riawna Capri has made famous&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://cdn.cliqueinc.com/posts/img/uploads/current/images/0/203/141/main.original.640x0c.jpg">https://cdn.cliqueinc.com/post.....640x0c.jpg</a></p> <p>For color, you wear that "rooted" blonde look so well.&nbsp; Do you do foils or balayage?&nbsp; If you're doing one, maybe try the other (though foils are harder to keep up with since they'll create a harder line as they grow out)</p> <p>And if you don't want to change up cut or color, sometimes playing with some new products can give you enough of a shakeup.&nbsp; Living Proof, Oribe, and R + Co are a few of my favorite lines.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877262 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:59:32 +0000 The Cat 1877262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look GORGEOUS in #6. I realize that it may not be easy to keep it look that way, but how about a little more asymmetry, as suggested by Brooklyn? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877252 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:50:50 +0000 bella 1877252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you consistently get #6 with minimum styling? If so, it looks gorgeous to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877249 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:45:29 +0000 Style Fan 1877249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I think your hair looks great and suits your style.&nbsp; I prefer it on the longer side and with some layering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877225 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:14:26 +0000 Brooklyn 1877225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your hair is looking great. As I mentioned in your holiday pics. If you wanted a change I would be tempted to go a little longer. Maybe the bob in 6 but with more asymmetry (front or sides). But I am totally unimaginative when it comes to hair. Others will have better advice I am sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877214 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:03:34 +0000 Gigi 1877214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always admired your hair; I think the cut works well. Out of all of these, I prefer the ones on the longer side.</p> <p>Although I like the color you have, if you want to change things up, maybe consider keeping the cut but changing the color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877213 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:45:50 +0000 Anonymous 1877213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 for you. It is short but still fairly long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877211 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:30:49 +0000 karen13 1877211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the styles you show, but my favorite is the chin length bob a la 5,6,7,10. </p> <p>I am currently sporting at the shortest pixie I've had, and loving the ease, but it isn't the most versatile cut. And I tried growing it out last year and failed miserably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877206 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:55:19 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1877206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like you in shorter cuts (well, you look great in all lengths, but that's my personal preference), so I think you'd look great in #3. But then, it'd be a pain to grow out if you get tired.<br /> Alternatively, I really like #8, so I suggest to not change too much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877189 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:02:38 +0000 Jaime 1877189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the length in 7 with some choppy layers. I stand to be corrected though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877175 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 03:17:55 +0000 Sal 1877175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily - I should have labelled them!</p> <p>8 is last week, and 11 is a month or so ago.<br />5 6 7 10 are when I had a bob about two year ago<br />9 is the oldest and pulled back into a small pony tail.</p> <p>Thanks Delurked,!!</p> <p>Haha UmmLila!!&nbsp; Funny how some hairdressers keep trying to tempt you into shorter and others err on the long side....&nbsp; Yes I definitely have a square jaw and a wide face, and a short neck.&nbsp; Too much hair and I look crowded, too little hair and my head feels too big.&nbsp; Funnily enough I never minded my hair in a pony tail but really don't like myself with a pixie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877170 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 03:01:01 +0000 Emily K 1877170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your hair looks so cute in #8--but, then again, I thought you'd gone shorter. &nbsp;Is your hair pulled back in that pic? &nbsp;With that in mind, I favor photo #1. &nbsp;Maybe also use some curl enhancing product to get the most texture? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---change-or-stay-the-same#post-1877167 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 02:53:13 +0000 Sal 1877167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - there are plenty of awful pics and hair styles believe me....</p> <p>Is this the pic you mean?</p>