https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 04:58:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840248 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:39:27 +0000 Deborah 840248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such collective wisdome. Thank you all so much for weighing in on this. </p> <p>Im not looking for low maintenance:) I wash and style my hair every morning and it takes about 20 minutes to blow wave and style... Im happy to do that.</p> <p>The RATE-ness of the style isn't really my style and I suppose what I am really thinking of is a modification that is neater and more polished.</p> <p>I use flat irons (we call them Straighteners) on my hair at the moment to smooth and flatten the bottom layer so that the tapering is more obvious and you are right in that I think that and the texturising is creating a more modern vibe.</p> <p>I really appreciate both sets of opinions, both the yays and the nays. </p> <p>Angie, I particularly value your input and you are not a wet blanket, you and others have highlighted things I had not considered. There is a woman I see at school who has much 'neater' version of this style.</p> <p>Bella, that you for the pictures. I know the actress but not the series. Her hair is lovely and you have given me food for thought.</p> <p>I will keep looking at styles and chat wih my hair stylist next appointment. This is not something I would do immediately. If I go shorter, I feel that I would prefer a longer swept to the side fringe (bangs) so I would need to grow my shorter fringe out before I get the chop.</p> <p>For the time being though, I think I may just ask my stylist for more exteme graduation from back to front.</p> <p>Thanks again, I appreciate it so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840073 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:11:45 +0000 Angie 840073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are watching House of Cards right now, Bella. Love it! I prefer RW's hair to KL's hair too. Kevin Spacey is as brilliant as ever, and Robin Wright is a great baddie. </p> <p>Debs! I forgot to mention the flat iron (*slaps forehead*). Thanks, Joy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840056 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:57:39 +0000 Anonymous 840056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like your hair but, like Joy, have a similar cut. I find that I prefer to use a flat iron on my bangs and sides to make it more modern, too. Otherwise, everything curls under/gets bubbly and I feel very ... cute .... or stuck in a time warp.</p> <p>That said, I also adore the haircut in the photos. I'd love to see you try this, too.</p> <p>By the way, I pinned the photos and plan on taking them to my next haircut to see what my stylist thinks!! So, thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840053 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:56:43 +0000 bella 840053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Deborah,<br /> I haven't been around at all, I lurk from time to time but I just had to log in to post a few pictures for you. Has anyone else been watching House of Cards? Robin Wright is phenomenal in it (She is one of my favorite celebrity women of all times!) and her haircut might just be up your alley. It is similar to your inspiration photo but more polished and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840044 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:53:06 +0000 Anonymous 840044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the instagram picture- it looks like the trim/shaping worked out really well. I like it better then the other pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-840017 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:26:14 +0000 rachylou 840017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love the KL haircut, but Angie has good points. What makes that cut is the RATE-ness and the part way off to the side and the bangs in the eyes. I mean, would you have to tie your hands behind your back to keep from pushing it all back into classical formation?</p> <p>I'd maybe want a test run... Trying the part way off to the side and seeing how it feels... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-839966 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:04 +0000 Kiwichik 839966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your current style and it is a very modern version of the bob however I think the shorter hair cut would be equally flattering on you and might be a nice change for summer if you are feeling a little dissatisfied - you can always grow it out again for winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2/page/2#post-839922 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:56:34 +0000 Anonymous 839922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, I love your current style but am biased as mine is very similar. Have you tried using a flat iron on your hair after it has dried? I find that mine looks more modern and less of a "bubble" when the stylist does this especially. It's straight, sleek and shiny and seems a younger look. I usually don't take the time to do that myself, nor can I do it as well but that's due to lack of practice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839911 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:47:39 +0000 Aziraphale 839911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the haircut you are considering. Go for it!</p> <p>The nice thing about hair is that it grows back. People often agonize over hairstyle changes, but this is one area where I think we should take risks. An awesome 'do is a key element of great style. You can't find an awesome new 'do if you don't experiment a little. And if it sucks? Well, it'll grow back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839791 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:26:25 +0000 Jules 839791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Small point: I normally wear a version of the bob. I brought a somewhat similar picture to my hairdresser once. He was concerned about how the hair is cut around the ear with length in front and behind the ear, rather than covering the ear like a bob. I didn't see the big deal and we went ahead. I ended up not liking how it grew out around the ear (and that's within my 6 week hair appt schedule). Went back to my normal bob. Still love this look though, might try it again sometime! But the ear thing was something I didn't "see" when I looked at photos that my hairdresser did. Nothing wrong with my ears either, they're small and I would actually like to show earrings more often... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839781 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:17:35 +0000 Beth Ann 839781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have a go! Cuts like this grow out quickly, so if you don't like it as well, you won't have long to wait. I do think you'll need more frequent cuts, and may have a little learning to do to style it effectively. The only downside might be hair in the eyes. The upside? So modern and chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839780 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:16:45 +0000 Angie 839780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be a spanner and must apologize for being a wet blanket, Debs :(</p> <p>I am not fond of KL's hair style. I prefer yours by a billion percent. KL has RATE hair and you are polished in the extreme. It's going to feel odd is my hunch. Plus all that hair in your lovely face is just not you. You are chic. KL is stylish for sure, but not what I would call "chic". Anna Wintour is chic. </p> <p>I vote more mod and sleek. By all means go shorter, but may I suggest a more polished do and no long wispy fringe.</p> <p>I hope that makes sense. As always, take my opinion for what it is worth to you. No worries either way. It's just hair - that grows back fast </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839773 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:08:04 +0000 JAileen 839773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your current style looks classic, not particularly modern. Mind you, I think you look great now. If you want a more modern/edgy look, you should go for it! It's not a lifetime commitment- it will grow back if you don't like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839765 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:02:17 +0000 unfrumped 839765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That;s why I think it's more of a discussion with the stylist. What elements of this cut appeal to you and how much can be translated to your hair and your maintenance tolerance. That works better than just, "cut my hair like this". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839758 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:52:48 +0000 texstyle 839758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a slightly edgier, messier (it seems to be in her face a lot in these photos), but more modern version of what you have - which seems great, provided your hairdresser thinks it will work for your hair type - and provided you are ready for that change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839756 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:48:43 +0000 amiable 839756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too love it! Your hair now is great. This is equally great, with a lot of edginess.</p> <p>I'm so definitely saving this. My hair isn't quite long enough to get cut into this - but when it gets there, I want something a lot like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839738 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:33:11 +0000 Sarah A 839738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love it Like Doulahil I am tempted to be bringing the photo to my stylist </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839737 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:28:21 +0000 velvetychocolate 839737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think you'd look fabulous in this style! I have no advice re: styling issues, since I've never had my hair that short, but I'm almost positive there will be a handy-dandy styling product that will help keep it's shape and 'where' you want it. </p> <p>I hope you try this style :)</p> <p>editing to add: I recently tried this styling product (on the advice of a hair stylist in a salon while I was out of town) - as my bangs were flipping all over the place and just not behaving...</p> <p><a href="http://www.redken.com/products/styling/straight/align-12-protective-straightening-lotion" rel="nofollow">http://www.redken.com/products.....ing-lotion</a></p> <p>My hair is already straight (like yours) but for some reason my bangs were going all wonky, most likely due to higher humidity and/or cowlick hassles. Anyway, I was impressed at how well it worked to put my hair in the place I wanted it and stay there. Just something to file away if you do get this fab new cut and need something to style it with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839671 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:12:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 839671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all Deborah, your current hairstyle is lovely on you and NOT dated at all - so don't worry about that.</p> <p>I have no doubt that you would look equally stunning in this cut your showing us and it would add a bit more edge to your style, if that's what you're looking for.</p> <p>Like Stacey and Suz have mentioned, this is a tricky length and may require a bit more work than you are doing now. If you are willing to put in a bit more time with your hair, I think this would look stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839659 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:03:24 +0000 Suz 839659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would look amazing in this, Deb. I love it. </p> <p>I do worry about keeping it styled properly. Depends on how much time you can put into it. I agree with Stacey that this in-between length can be quite tricky to manage and keep looking sharp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839654 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:58:27 +0000 Anonymous 839654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be the lone dissenter and dissuade you from this style. Not because you wouldn't look great, but because I've had this cut before and found it very difficult to style. The not-quite-pixie, not-quite-bob length is what makes it tough. My hair type is fairly similar to yours -- fine, but a lot of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839607 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:45:27 +0000 Jaime 839607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no hair sense but if your stylist says this would work for your hair I say try it! Your hair looks great now, but this looks likes a fun update. You definitely have the face for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839594 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:19:05 +0000 Debora 839594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, you have such gorgeous hair, and I think you would look fabulous no matter how it's styled. Love the look you posted, current with a bit of edge. It looks like it would work well with thick hair like yours, but I would bring this up with your stylist to make sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839588 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:03:49 +0000 Deborah 839588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I was kind of hoping you would all talk me out of it lol. I have never gone that short before. </p> <p>Hil you make me laugh! You have lovely thick hair and a similar look would really frame your lovely face.</p> <p>Raisin thank you. My main concern is if it would flatter my face so I really appreciate your comment:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839585 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:58:53 +0000 Raisin 839585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it Deborah, and I think it would suit your face well. As they say, it's only hair, right?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839553 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:21:04 +0000 Hil 839553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah - I think this is a fantastic style for you! Whilst I think you have currently have a great classic cut, this one fits your style inspirations to a T! </p> <p>In fact, I like it so much that I am actually forcing myself to not pick up the phone and call my stylist for an appointment... I am definitely pinning it to be shown at my next cut! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839552 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:19:21 +0000 Scarlet 839552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839547 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:57:58 +0000 Mo 839547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of this update for you! A less traditional haircut can elevate one's style instantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839544 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:47:40 +0000 unfrumped 839544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have trouble if has it falls in my eyes a lot but I see a lot of potential in trying something like her cut, giving you more asymmetry and layers. Less of a straight Bob and maybe more dynamic somehow. A good stylist could help modify it for your hair texture or suggest how to go in that direction.</p> <p>I think it will be fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-advice-please-2#post-839536 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:50:45 +0000 Deborah 839536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point Caro. I wonder if its more the cut that would prevent the helmet look? My hair is very fine but I have a lot of it:) It also has good 'movement'. I would definitely talk this through with my hair stylist:) </p>