https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:03:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356584 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:37:24 +0000 Mo 356584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks Heather! It used to be looong but I'm heading back that way, slowly but surely. See pic #1 unearthed just for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356577 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:22:18 +0000 Heather 356577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, I am late to the party, but you don't mess around! I am relieved you left it long and I like the wispy bangs. Your hair is sooooo pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356541 Thu, 26 May 2011 22:56:48 +0000 Mo 356541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to say that I booked an appointment ASAP at a new salon, instead of frittering around with it any more, and am happy with the gal who cut it today. She gave me more layers near the front and attempted to blend the big chunky bang in and also the odd texturized layers in back. It's still a work in progress, but I am so much happier with it. I have decided to go as long as my bouncy layers will let me. Once it starts to hang or drag down, snip snip! (I opted for a wispy bang for now to help grow out the chunk of bang that was really driving me crazy.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356267 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:54:29 +0000 Mo 356267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy, we posted at the same time. I agree, I like the more layered look, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356265 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:53:02 +0000 Mo 356265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx, Suzanne! I think I like #3 but I can't get past the scary makeup!! I used to part in the middle when I was in HS, but I think heard it drew attention to a large nose or made the face thinner or something that made me switch to a side part 25 years ago.<br /> I'll be honest, after seeing the difference of layers in my 2 'shorter' pics this morning, I went upstairs and put in a few on my own! I desperately need a real cut. I think I will go as long as the layers will let me, and that will be my guide. It was very helpful to have you all weigh in. I didn't realize it was more the layers than the overall length that was affecting my face shape. Now about the bangs . . . lol j/k! I am growing them out, for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356262 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:52:09 +0000 Anonymous 356262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 in the post today with your sweetie (or longer). I vote no bangs unless they are long enough to sweep back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356245 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:37:31 +0000 suzanne 356245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look like SJP. You’re so lucky – here you have a wonderfully chic lady to use as a hairstyle adviser. I’m (hopefully) posting four photos of some of her most fabulous “do’s”. They work for different reasons: hair volume at the correct length as well as hair length. I love the shoulder length and the bob – decide for yourself if you can “see” yourself with one of these styles. Oohh, just enjoy it. I wish I was in your shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356167 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:04:05 +0000 Queen Mum 356167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take my thoughts with a grain of salt because 95% of the time I'm going to vote for shorter hair... but I do think you would look sensational with your hair just past your shoulders.<br /> I loved Hannah's do in the biggest loser finale. I'm also on team bangs.. so I would add some wispy bangs as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356165 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:03:15 +0000 Mo 356165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your input. #4 is still longer in back, I'm just leaning forward to sip my beverage These are the shorter front layers falling over my shoulders. And whomever suggested SJP haircuts is spot on, I've been told I resemble her more than once! Yes, my face is on the longer side and so the advice for volume on the sides is a good one. I think I need the haircut experts here to chime in on how to exactly *do* that! I asked for more layers near the front and sides last haircut and she said it would thin out the hair too much . . . maybe I just need to find a different stylist! And I really like my long waves in #1 but now that I think about it, without the headband, I had trouble with it staying bouncy near my face. and I actually used product for once even (it *was* Halloween, afterall).<br /> So I think the general consensus is to put layers around the face, and bangs are optional at best. I've been (painfully) growing out the bangs. Right now the length hits me mid-chest. I found 2 pics from this last year when my hair has been shortest. This is probably as short as my comfort zone is for now. Do we like this length?? Or is this not short enough for you 'go shorter' votes? Thanks for helping me!</p> <p>EDIT: you'll see how it 'hangs' more in #1. That was the lady here who said I couldn't put more layers up front. #2 was cut by my stylist from Tahoe who put in plenty of layers - harumph! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356157 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:57:19 +0000 rae 356157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Replicate 1 and 2!! I feel very strongly about this - it's freakin' gorgeous long, and who knows how long it will stay that way (I hear that hair texture/color/sheen can change over time), so why not get the most out of it now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356155 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:41:23 +0000 Vix 356155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Marley and Kate -- and if creating a look that's customized for your face shape is a priority, Suzanne makes a great point about length and width. </p> <p>I chop off several inches every few months and one thing that motivates me to do so is thinking about how old the hair at the bottom is, and how much environmental stress/exposure it has endured despite my care. Weird, I know!</p> <p>[Two years ago I went to the cheekbone and loved having hair that was only 6 months old at the most!]</p> <p>Will be fun to see what you end up with.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356150 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:27:29 +0000 Lori 356150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree your hair looks stunning in 1 but it also looks "done" and a lot of work. The one that stands out to me as really pretty with your features and just the right length is 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356133 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:13:42 +0000 Marigold 356133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 4 as well, you have beautiful hair! Do you dye it at all? But I agree with the others, no matter what you choose, you'll look gorgeous :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356129 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:41:06 +0000 Kristine 356129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #4. It still has length but it's soft and in proportion. I might even add a few layers by your face for some volume. You have beautiful hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356127 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:36:12 +0000 Dashrashi 356127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #4. But I'm not really a bangs person in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356118 Thu, 26 May 2011 09:34:18 +0000 Anonymous 356118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more idea: You can google for pictures of Sarah Jessica Parkers hairdos - she tried almost everything possible I suppose. And she always looked good. You have a pretty face so it is not really possible to do something wrong in your case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356117 Thu, 26 May 2011 09:21:52 +0000 Anonymous 356117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful hair. If I were you, I would only take care of having enough hair volume on the sides of the face (like in 5 or 2). I mean, do not put the whole hair back and add, maybe, a bit lyering. You have a slim face so you need a bit more volume at the sides to make proportions perfect. Which is a good thing anyway because you have right hair for doing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356107 Thu, 26 May 2011 07:45:45 +0000 suzanne 356107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firstly - you have stunning hair! It's a great colour, texture and it seems nice and thick. It's a shame to cut hair like that... BUT. From the photos it appears that you have an oblong face shape. According to those in the know:<br /> Rules for the Oblong Face<br /> Bobs and layers will look great on the oblong face. But the first thing to remember is that the hairstyle should never add length to the oblong face. This means that extra long hairstyles, such as those that end beyond the shoulders, should be avoided. Short bobs are preferable to long bobs.<br /> <a href="http://www.hairdohairstyles.com/Hairstyle_News/hairstyles_oblong_face.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.hairdohairstyles.co....._face.html</a><br /> I have a long face myself and hair that is too long (and worn loose) or without a fringe to shorten my facial length, simply makes me look blah. Perhaps, if you don't want to loose the length, think about a side-swept fringe? Enjoy the hunt for a perfect hairstyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356076 Thu, 26 May 2011 05:46:33 +0000 wilson 356076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The one I like the most is photo #4 because it is feminine, very natural looking and really works with the proportions of your face. My thoughts are: if you go for the gorgeous ultra long hair like you have in photos #1 and #3, don't do bangs. If you go for a shorter do with bangs, go for the piecy bangs you've mastered in photo #5 rather than wispy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356071 Thu, 26 May 2011 05:38:12 +0000 Kate 356071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had your hair, I would cut it so that it ended just above your boobs, with lots of layers as short as either your chin or your shoulders. I think that would create lots of volume and curls without getting too weighed down. I think you could go either way with the bangs, so I would play with the length first and then reassess.</p> <p>More generally, I've found that the longer a person's hair is the more it draws the eye down, away from their face. This often seems to make people look less youthful than they actually are. </p> <p>I think you would also look awesome if you cut your hair as short as Marley's (see it curly here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-roots-and-curly-hair" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....curly-hair</a>) but, unless you are keen on donating your hair, I would make that transition gradually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356032 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:47:49 +0000 Marley 356032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such beautiful hair! You really can't go wrong with whatever style you decide, but my personal preference is the shoulder length or collar-bone length, bouncy layered look. I think that it is in better proportion to your body than the longer length! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356028 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:38:47 +0000 Scarlet 356028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is so gorgeous long I would hate to see you cut it too short. Bangs, no bangs. Both look good, but I would keep the bangs on the light and angled side I think. Ha ha about dead hair </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356024 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:32:31 +0000 MsMary 356024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also on Team Long Layers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356021 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:27:34 +0000 Maya 356021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think your hair looks amazing in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356018 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:18:42 +0000 anne 356018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think any option would be fine, especially if you want a change, but I have to admit that #! really stood out. just gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hairstyle-long-or-shorter#post-356004 Thu, 26 May 2011 03:31:10 +0000 Mo 356004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really debating my hair as I grow out my bangs. Part of me longs for the wavy waist length locks and part of me likes the idea of bouncy, shoulder length, layered curls. I don't have many good pics of it long but here's what I've got (#1 and 2). You've all seen the shorter version this last 6 months. I could go as much as 4 inches shorter, to just below the collar bone. But maybe longer is okay with plenty of layers to lighten the load lol?</p> <p>#3 is what happens with too much length and no layers aka 'dead hair'<br /> #4 is grown out bangs (excuse the expression with mouthful of mudslide!)<br /> #5 whispy or piecey bangs </p> <p>Keep in mind, I use little product - detangler/curl spray sometimes and maybe a squirt of hairspray for the bangs a few times a month.</p> <p>So . . . long or short(er) and bangs or no bangs? Thanks! </p>