https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:44:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029644 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:46:35 +0000 Suz 2029644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a long face, too, with a high forehead, and that is partly why short hair works. And fringes. I have always worn some version of one. But it doesn't have to be the long straight cut kind they show in those photos to work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029639 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:38:15 +0000 Angie 2029639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena,</b> you wear your classic long bob beautifully. FAB to get validation too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029624 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:20:22 +0000 nemosmom 2029624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got long too! To fringe or not to fringe.... such a tough question! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029614 Thu, 23 May 2019 12:52:15 +0000 Helena 2029614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, I used to be a big fringe girl ... I had every different version, long, short, blunt, side ... but they are too much maintenance for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029598 Thu, 23 May 2019 11:20:41 +0000 anchie 2029598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a long too. Shall we get a fringe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029596 Thu, 23 May 2019 11:01:10 +0000 Helena 2029596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol Jaime me too ... There's not a quiz or tool that doesn't suck me in lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029558 Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:40 +0000 Jaime 2029558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off to try tool! I never find them useful but can't stop myself.&nbsp;<br />Seriously, I find feedback like this is best for confirming what you already know and making it explicit. Sounds like it worked perfectly for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029531 Thu, 23 May 2019 01:02:40 +0000 Anonymous 2029531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could totally see a bob working for you!<br /> Ditto Lesley-oval face but other hair challenges. Hard water and uncooperative hair </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029470 Wed, 22 May 2019 20:47:13 +0000 Helena 2029470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara, try going to the home page ... Ukhairdressers.com I think? Sorry am on phone but will correct link later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029467 Wed, 22 May 2019 20:37:32 +0000 Lesley 2029467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My hairstyle challenges are probably not face-shape related, but to say that all styles should be equally flattering on me due to my face shape is just not the case. I have definitely had some winners and losers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029466 Wed, 22 May 2019 20:36:49 +0000 Carla 2029466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I return to the same very short bob style somewhere between chin and ear after periods of experimentation. Long or no bang. Even now, I pin the front up, when working out, cooking, or doing chores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029454 Wed, 22 May 2019 20:20:20 +0000 rachylou 2029454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds informative (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029448 Wed, 22 May 2019 19:37:20 +0000 Barbara Diane 2029448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to try this but I’m not getting the right page-I’m getting a page about hairstyles for long faces. Help?</p> <p>Nice to have support for your instincts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029444 Wed, 22 May 2019 19:16:45 +0000 Helena 2029444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, your post was therapeutic ... so glad it's not just me who gets sucked into the cycle ... can't wait to see your new 'do!</p> <p>CG, definitely - texture is huge, as of course is personal style, etc!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Lesley, what challenges do you find with different hairstyles on yourself?</p> <p>Nemosmom, exciting! You're like me then - long-faced - since your hair is long, it seemed to recommend curls or volume to keep somewhat of a horizontal focus. Good luck with your cut; let us know how it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029399 Wed, 22 May 2019 15:22:37 +0000 nemosmom 2029399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh thanks for the link! I have a chop scheduled for next week and CANNOT WAIT! Curious to see the suggestions for my long head... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029397 Wed, 22 May 2019 15:19:26 +0000 Lesley 2029397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave it a go! It was fun and I finally got down to the bottom of my face shape, which I haven't really known for 43 years: Oval. Downside? Any hairstyle supposedly looks nice on me. Not super helpful, nor true! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029394 Wed, 22 May 2019 15:13:21 +0000 Cardiff girl 2029394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like fun,I must give it a go.The only thing I would say is that type of hair and hair texture are another variable in choosing a hair cut not just face shape but I suspect you already knew that.In fact that’s probably my hair revelation.lf you have poor hair ,like me ,you always have to take that into account.Fortunately I have a fab hairdresser who makes me look like I have loads of hair even though I really don’t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029373 Wed, 22 May 2019 14:10:52 +0000 Anonymous 2029373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those on-line tools freak me out - tried it once and never again &nbsp;To say I am obsessed with my hair is an understatement, and I am always fussing with it, recutting it, thinking it should be different etc etc. Yet, the simplest cut with short layers is the easiest and I go back to it every time I've tried something different. It's hard to assess the flattery of your own haircut, isn't it? We look at ourselves so often the perspective is skewed. &nbsp;I bumped up my next appointment by a week (to tomorrow - yAY) and am cutting this current mess all off. CANNOT WAIT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair---ive-been-doing-it-right-and-also-completely-wrong#post-2029362 Wed, 22 May 2019 13:24:45 +0000 Helena 2029362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi friends, I've gone WAY too long without a trip to the stylist but cut and colour day is finally on the calendar (still too far away as my favorite stylist is so busy *sigh*). I was surfing around on hairstyles and came upon this fun tool:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukhairdressers.com/style/Hairstyles-for-Long-faces.asp">https://www.ukhairdressers.com.....-faces.asp</a>&nbsp;where you upload a picture of your face, take some measurements, and hey presto, they tell you your face shape and recommended styles*. As if often the case, my instincts turned out to be right, but my attempts to mix things up were not. Here's what I learned: <ul> <li>my face is long - seems obvious now that I know, but I didn't know that before</li> <li>recommended length is between shoulder and chin - well, this is where I always go back to, but I've been drinking the long hair Koolaid too much lately and keep trying to grow it - to be consistently underwhelmed with the results in the end and cut it again&nbsp;</li> <li>stick straight is not the most helpful, and it emphasizes length and de-emphasized width - me and my straightener - ESPECIALLY when my hair in longer, as it feel neater straight. Double-whammy!</li> <li>curls or texture are helpful - as they emphasize width and de-emphasize length - I can only be bothered to curl when my hair is shorter; else it takes to long. Double win!</li> <li>bobs are ideal for me *smacks forehead* (<b>Angie </b>- you always say so, of course! Is there anything you are not right about style-wise???)</li> </ul> To summarize: keep doing the thing I do when the other thing I do doesn't work out haha! But this was fun and educational - and now that I understand WHY my instincts speak to me as they do, I'll find it easier to stick with what works. *crosses heart*</p> <p>What hair revelations have you had? If you try the tool, what results did you get? When have your instincts been proven right all along?</p> <p><i>*for conventional flattery. If this is not your jam, more power to you!!&nbsp;</i> </p>