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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: lockdown hair https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:17:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php slim cat on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2246503 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:51:24 +0000 slim cat 2246503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice fresh cut - it suits you. The color is pretty - like it! I’m still doing some highlights in my hair- or lowlights depending on the season. It’s purely personal preference- you should do what you like and feel comfortable about. Helena on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2246499 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:15:10 +0000 Helena 2246499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Late to the party, and hair colour is so personal, so just to say, I think either way you go, you will look lovely, and I really like your cut! Garden Fairy on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2246364 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:34:10 +0000 Garden Fairy 2246364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see this is an older thread, but just wanted to say - I am glad you didn't get it coloured! Your natural colour with the gray highlights blends beautifully and suits your eyes, skin tones and lip coulouring very well. I admit I am biased - I deliberately stopped colouring my hair before the pandemic (then at 43) and love the results! I agree with those who say healthy gray is more youthful than dried out coloured hair. And a fresh haircut like yours helps the gray to read as stylish and intentional! rachylou on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2246220 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:24:07 +0000 rachylou 2246220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That’s funny, Sally! I told my hairdresser that I’d just been about to try dyeing my own hair and she said it was good I got to see her in time. Hahaha. True. Cee on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2246187 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:25:08 +0000 Cee 2246187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is a decent hair job. Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241893 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 03:50:03 +0000 Sally 2241893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Jenni, Star and Stagiaire fash. Jenni - I think she thought I should just tie it back but actually hair like mine gets knotty with split ends which is what was frustrating me.  Anyway lets hope we never have another 3 month lockdown again. Star - she said my hair was fine so some of the styles would make it look too thin.  She was supportive of the grey hair.  Some women say they feel invisible with grey hair...I don't think the hair colour can stop you feeling invisible...lets see. thanks Stagiaire fash...it feels better and healthier with the ends gone.   Stagiaire Fash on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241771 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 08:53:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2241771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great cut—looks light & summery. Star (Lise) on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241766 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:36:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2241766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your hair looks neat and nice.  I think neat is important with greying hair.  I cut my own hair from time to time.  Some hairdressers make themselves self-important so that one is dependent on them.  I say maybe consider finding a new hairdresser if you want to make 'radical changes' and be sure she/he is supportive of going grey.  It makes a huge difference. Jenni NZ on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241763 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:32:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2241763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That’s a nice cut Sally. I don’t know what the hairdresser thought you could have done in lockdown other than cut it yourself or get a family member in your “bubble” ( for non-NZers that is our name for the household group you were allowed to mix with) to do it! Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241761 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:09:39 +0000 Sally 2241761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The hairdresser talked me out of anything too radical and told me not to cut my own hair again like I did in lockdown Stagiaire Fash on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241540 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:52:12 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2241540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carla, calling that grey hair is a laugh! But it does sound like it’s time to short stock in L’Oréal. Carla on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241506 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:40:17 +0000 Carla 2241506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And just for fun…<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.com/article/the-gray-hair-movement-has-reached-royal-circles#intcid=recommendations_vogue-verso-hp-trending_54de5e7e-33ba-4f41-841d-3390a8e9610e_popular4-1">https://www.vogue.com/article/.....mmendation</a> Interesting that going natural/grey might be the biggest beauty headline of 2021! Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241505 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:28:27 +0000 Sally 2241505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks RoseandJoan it might take me until Autumn to work out a good cut. Stagiaire Fash I hope it goes well on Tuesday. Mary Beth thank you. I’m surprised how much I like the initial colour but let’s see what happens. Lisa p thank you. Getting a cut tomorrow. Wish me luck. Runcarla thank you. I really like the first one you showed and it would be a good length. Might be a cross between my 2nd picture and your first. Carla on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241500 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:16:48 +0000 Carla 2241500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here are a few inspo pics, but I think your #2 looks like ‘you’ IYKWIM. Anonymous on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241498 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:34:44 +0000 Anonymous 2241498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah - I see that now . I love the second inspiration photo -she looks a bit like Olivia Newton John . Lovely gorgeous layers with lots of movement. That would look great with your face shape and your eyeglasses ! Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241433 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:55:37 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2241433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ RoseandJoan and Bijou said everything I was thinking! The cool things about growing out is that your eye color really pops against your silver, and your hair has all this natural highlighting and low-lighting. I vote to keep going for a few more months, but start working on the cut. I love both your inspiration pictures, I think you’ll look amazing in either style. Stagiaire Fash on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241432 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:42:12 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2241432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for posting the inspo pix. I’m cutting mine cut Tues & haven’t thought of what to say beyond “long layers & keep it playful”. RoseandJoan on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241413 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:14:52 +0000 RoseandJoan 2241413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Apologies Sally, I should have remembered you are in the southern hemisphere. If you substitute Spring for Autumn in my original comment I believe you may have more clarity on how you feel by that point. Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241410 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:52:10 +0000 Sally 2241410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Echo – yes I think it needs to be evaluated as we do tend to carry on doing what we have always done. It was a hairdresser who convinced me to add blonde highlights but I had been hesitant about that. Cee – I have no idea what you are talking about but it appears Stagiaire does so that is good. Cat2 – The pandemic has meant that the health of my hair has improved. Bella – yes I guess it takes time getting used to it and at the moment, mine still has a lot of blonde in. I guess when it is all grey I will really notice. But I am looking forward to having low maintenance hair. Thank you Jules and JAileen Rachylou – I get your point. I suppose there are lots of ways to keep a young or youthful edge. Sal- Like you I like grey better than my natural colour which is a very mousy light brown I suspect. Jenni – I guess the coloured hair can get into a rut like holding on to crop tops past our youth. I suspect the age when we need to age gracefully is different for everyone. My sister who is in her 60s is still colouring her hair and it actually looks really nice, but I don’t know think I am like her.  Shame about the grey card comments mind you I have been asked if I was a senior citizen at the movies by a teenager. I laughed and said “ it was a hard day but it didn’t age me that much.” Angie – yes I think I need a hair cut, but I do like the longer lengths. Lisa p- the hair in the photos is the same. It is the top of my hair near my face that is now grey but as you can see the hair around my shoulders is the coloured blonde colour (but there is also white which is my natural colour as well) Shevia – another one getting compliments on the grey hair …that’s positive. I did find a couple of hairstyles that I like so I think I will book an appointment.  They are both quite different but are grey layered cuts with a bit of length.   Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241409 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:45:31 +0000 Sally 2241409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’ve read through the comments and it has given me a lot to think about.  RoseandJoan – yeah my Spring is not until next September but that’s ok it will be interesting to see what happens to my hair over the summer. Bijou – I get you and you make a good point about authenticity. I have changed a lot these last couple of years due to feeling different I suppose….stopped wearing underwire bras because it felt uncomfortable after a year of study leave, ditched the make up and now gravitating to longer dresses instead of shorter dresses and fitted pants. I suppose the hair might be a natural change as well. Thanks Lozz-oz Jessikams you make a good point that it needn’t be nothing or something. I actually would love some white streaks through my grey. Thank you Star- I think my hair was getting dry too from the dye and the grey does seem softer. Gryffin – thank you. I haven’t noticed the highlights before as it was coloured for so long. Great that you are getting compliments. I think grey hair might be coming more into vogue. Stagiaire Fash – I do like your grey hair and your vibrance comes across in your posts. Phoebe – yes I suppose the move to more natural colour is part of my desire to be more low maintenance and support my health in any way I can, but it is impossible to live a risk free life. @suntiger – good point @Janet- yes I have heard about the research. I want to keep my length but perhaps get a more intentional style.  I do like your grey hair. It is quite striking with your eyes.   CarolS – I don’t like my natural colour and that’s why I always coloured it. I much prefer the grey. I noticed you have lovely healthy grey hair.   Irina – good idea to keep it natural and reevaluate. NancyW- yes I think there are more options. Maybe I need to talk to a hairdresser. Runcarla – I think the natural hair is a trend from the pandemic  RobinF- yes the maintenance is a big pro but in saying that I did only get it coloured every 3 months or so. Jaime on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241402 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:39:06 +0000 Jaime 2241402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your hair looks beautiful and is blending in very naturally. One of the several reasons I stopped dying mine was the very apparent roots every few weeks. Anyway, now I get asked surprisingly frequently who colors my hair! Try it - as I always say you can always go back, it is not a life commitment, not a moral position, just a personal choice and you can change your mind.  Anonymous on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241398 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:48:23 +0000 Anonymous 2241398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can’t tell the difference between the two photos so your natural hair colour is obviously blending in really well ! Sally on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241380 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:37:32 +0000 Sally 2241380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sorry, I fell asleep and now I am at work.  I will read through the comments later and reply.  I didn't mention I want to retain the length and maybe grow longer but probably need to get a haircut so looking for long hair, probably layered,  grey hair inspiration.   Jenni NZ on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair/page/2#post-2241355 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:19:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 2241355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just to point out, Spring is 9 months away for Sally. We have just finished Spring in NZ, 1 December is the first day of Summer. Stagiaire Fash on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241353 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:16:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2241353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One other thought—having someone who knows how to cut your hair, taking the multiple colors into account, is so important! I’ve had cuts that let the streaks of various colors shine and I’ve had cuts where I just look like a sad, grey old lady. Price doesn’t predict this. Angie on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241352 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:13:17 +0000 Angie 2241352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Exactly what RoseandJoan said! I think your grey hair is gorgeous Sally, and am excited to see you grow it out. Great with your eyes and brows :) Having a cut in the meantime will make you feel better though, and keep your hair in good condition as you grow it out.  Jenni NZ on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241349 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:09:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2241349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ PS I went for a cut on Sunday! Jenni NZ on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241346 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:07:36 +0000 Jenni NZ 2241346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do like how it looks on you and it will save you money and effort to let it continue to go grey. I feel more authentic allowing mine to be its natural colour but realise all do not feel that way. To me it starts looking silly eventually when you have women in their 70s with obviously dyed hair, with their husbands next to them who mostly have undyed hair, just my opinion, I don’t say anything to them. And you are certainly able to go either way. It does look more ageing for a while I think for it to be grey and that has required mental adjustment from me. Especially the first time I was asked “Do you have a Gold Card?” at age 57!- I was like “I’m not old enough!” I have been asked again 2-3 times and now just smile and say “Not yet”. At least at 60 now 65 is a bit closer, feels in reach. Don’t let your sister decide for you! If you choose not to go grey now, you may feel more like it in a few more years. Sal on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241327 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:40:32 +0000 Sal 2241327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your colour is really lovely Sally. I don’t see it as aging - you have great brows too. In saying that my hair is highlighted and I plan to keep doing that. Naturally it’s dark and I like it lighter. I have hardly any grey - suspect I will like grey more than my natural colour. rachylou on "lockdown hair" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-hair#post-2241305 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:42:03 +0000 rachylou 2241305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For various reasons, I think it’s helpful to look like one is NOT rusting out. A person can do it with hair or something else. But everyone needs to be in control of their smartphone (!)