https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:51:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233696 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:54:48 +0000 catgirl 1233696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have trained my hair to stay off my face, glasses or not.&nbsp; I think your stylist is the best person to advise as to the PITA factor of any cut for you, but I would love to see a darker shade of blonde. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233631 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:48:15 +0000 Aida 1233631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I am still wearing my angled bob if that helps, it's just getting long&nbsp;;) I was thinking along the lines of the cut Una posted (a choppy angled bob) but with a long front so you're not fighting with bangs. I love Angie's idea of going a bit darker, too. Can't wait to see what you end up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233628 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:43:23 +0000 MsMary 1233628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, I went to blonde because of the roots.&nbsp; I wouldn't go overall dark.&nbsp; Just take the blonde a little darker, if you know what I mean.&nbsp; Maybe some lowlights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233596 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:11:30 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1233596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no advice , but I look forward to seeing what you choose. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233591 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:07:59 +0000 pastrygirl 1233591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the suggestions so far, especially Anna's to embrace your waves! I love the site <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/">http://www.naturallycurly.com</a> for good info, tips, etc. It's information overload in the beginning, though. I started with the book The Curly Girl and moved onto the curly forum from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233588 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:03:26 +0000 Lyn D. 1233588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love a do thread!<br />Can't wait to see the new cut MK- my hair is wavy-but not curly too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233587 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:01:59 +0000 rabbit 1233587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you would look great with dark hair Mary K, but I will say that if you have any&nbsp;gray/white underneath (I do on top) the roots show FAST. &nbsp;Having a mix of highlights near the part line helps hide them for longer though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change/page/2#post-1233571 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:42:08 +0000 Janet 1233571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten some great suggestions already, so I've nothing new to add there but encouragement. Have fun with it! I'm sure whatever you do will look great. I could also see a little darker working well for you. </p> <p>I sympathize on the wavy hair dilemma. I'm less inclined to fight mine and blow it out fully these days. I mostly blow dry the bangs and the roots at the top of my head to encourage a little fullness and shape, and let the rest air dry so it ends up wavy. Some days it works better than others, but not much I can do about that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233561 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:33:51 +0000 MsMary 1233561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for weighing in, Angie.&nbsp; I'm definitely thinking about taking the color a little darker.&nbsp; I'm feeling a little washed out at the moment.</p> <p>Great point about the glasses keeping the hair tamed a little.</p> <p>Off to go look at Shiny's hair... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233550 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:19:48 +0000 Angie 1233550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I think you'd look gorgeous with darker hair, Mary. It will bring out your light eyes and pretty&nbsp;pink glow in your skin. Personally, I can't see you fighting lots of hair&nbsp;in your face either - not for your profession nor for your style persona. So some of these do's look "cool" - but they won't work in practice.&nbsp;You also don't wear specs daily - which like for Una - keeps her hair off her&nbsp;face.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't see waves either. But I like the idea of choppy shorter layers - like Shiny's hair on this forum.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233540 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:14:10 +0000 K. Period. 1233540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think chunky layers would be great on you. &nbsp;&nbsp;I've had chunky layers for a few years and I really love them. &nbsp;They can be very polished for work, then much more funky for going out. &nbsp;They also work well with my wavy hair. &nbsp;On higher humidity days, I have wavier hair. On drier days, I have straighter hair. &nbsp;Oh! And I've started using Perfect Hair Day from Living Proof and it is fantastic for frizz for us not curly, but not straight haired girls. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233537 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:10:45 +0000 Golden 1233537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is my suggestion....get some long choppy layers but don't bring the length up. Add some low lights too, I think that would look awesome. But whatever you choose I can't wait to see the pictures. Your hair sounds similar to mine with cow licks and waves....good luck and I hope you love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233535 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:05:10 +0000 MsMary 1233535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm going to try and work with my curls/waves going forward.</p> <p>Yes, I'm aware of the supposed dangers of the Brazilian blowouts.&nbsp; I guess I'm just a thrillseeker.&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; My main complaint is they don't last long enough and are wicked expensive.&nbsp; Plus, as Anna says, I think that look is getting a little Over.</p> <p>Would love to do some hot pink but that's a non-starter given my job.&nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and speaking of pink -- Claire, I was red for years but had to give it up because red dye + white hair = pink.&nbsp; And not in a good way!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233520 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:39:28 +0000 rabbit 1233520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Anna that if there is a way to work with the natural texture of your hair going forward, that might be the best. &nbsp; Lot's of great suggestions in this thread.</p> <p>I think your hair looks great now and&nbsp;I'm channeling my mother here, but I think&nbsp;you mentioned you had Brazilian Blowouts? &nbsp; Just wanted to make sure you were aware of &nbsp;the class action lawsuit and some of the formaldehyde side effects so you can make informed choices. &nbsp;The FDA have been after them for years I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233499 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:08:09 +0000 Aziraphale 1233499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for inverted bob. The picture Una posted is fab. The ones you posted three hours ago&nbsp;are great too. I too have hair that falls somewhere between wavy and curly (depends how humid it is!) and I think the inverted bob is one of the easiest styles for my hair. It has to be a good cut, though -- lots of layers.&nbsp;</p> <p>One trick I use it it's not behaving&nbsp;is to flatiron only&nbsp;a few pieces near the front, and I let the rest be kinky. Somehow ironing the whole thing is too severe now, on my increasingly angular face. You could try that. Your face is more smoothly rounded than mine, but you never know, it might look good.</p> <p>Another option if you're bored? Dye some sections hot pink. (Worked for me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233495 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:59:21 +0000 annagybe 1233495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you try and figure out how to embrace your waves. I feel that super straight hair is a bit over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233494 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:58:01 +0000 deb 1233494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the back cut short and curly with a longer choppy front would look really cute. I understand about the neck but my other part are the jewels. I feel better with my hair longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233483 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:22:15 +0000 abc 1233483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, MK, the pics from my board you posted (2-3) are exactly what I showed my stylist a few months ago. &nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW I think that is a great option for you. &nbsp;It always works well with my hair texture which seems similar to yours. &nbsp;I find it easier to manage the longer bits in front and on the sides&nbsp;rather than the back so by having the inverted bob life is easier all around, less time styling and easier to let it do it's own thing back there. &nbsp;I'm glad my short haircut board was helpful.</p> <p>Please post the "after" pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233468 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:02:59 +0000 gryffin 1233468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MK - First, just wanted to say, I always think your hair looks fantastic - elegantj, polished&nbsp;and flattering.&nbsp; But if you are interested in&nbsp;a change, I was going to suggest the same thing - inverted bob.&nbsp; Of course, that's how I wear my hair but with choppy bangs- it's wedged up in back like Una's pic and then I have my hairdresser follow my jaw line for length.&nbsp; &nbsp;According to Christopher Hopkins (one of those makeover gurus) the diagonal lines lilft the eye and face.&nbsp; Well didn't I just feel uber fab with myself when I read that!&nbsp; I don't think bobs will ever be out, they will just morph in slightly different directions.&nbsp; Look at Louise Brooks - that style still looks awesome to me.&nbsp; Depending on how piecey you make it and if you highlight it, it can be rate or polished (which seems to be more your preferred style).&nbsp; Huge bob fan but I am sure you'll look fantastic whatever you decide to do!!&nbsp; Good luck!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233453 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:43:19 +0000 Anonymous 1233453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a couple </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233440 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:34:12 +0000 Anonymous 1233440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the hairstyle photos everyone posted. It seems like your face shape is oval which makes finding a hairstyle a lot easier. I would keep the long side swept bangs and length in the front and have your stylist stack the back. This way you can still work with the wave in the back to give you fullness (in the stack portion) and you can straighten the front. You can also keep the length in back in tune with the front or just go shorter in the back (not quite and inverted bob). If I can find a photo I will post one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233358 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:50:39 +0000 ironkurtin 1233358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MK, I love pic #1, I bet you could rock that.&nbsp; I know what you mean about the back driving you nuts, I'm trying to grow out mine after years of short shingled cuts.&nbsp; Soon it will be long enough to pull back and not think about it, aka up off my neck again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233349 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:26:46 +0000 Elizabeth P 1233349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was also going to suggest a stacked bob.&nbsp; I loved the cut I got back in Dec, but can't have it right now due to the state of my growing-out-grey-ness</p> <p>As an fyi, my hair sounds a lot like yours - enough wave to be a pita, not enough to be cool (I don't think, haven't actually really tried...)&nbsp; I find less than 5 min with a flat iron and I'm good.&nbsp; </p> <p>Here is the photo I used for my cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233347 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:23:25 +0000 Adelfa 1233347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some caramel lowlights might be fun too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233344 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:21:14 +0000 MsMary 1233344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think an inverted bob may be just what the doctor ordered for me, though, because the part that is driving. me. nuts. is the very&nbsp; curly part at the back of my neck.&nbsp; If I took the length way up in back, that would solve my problem, I think.&nbsp; I love AG and JAileen's photos, also No. 5 in Von's post.&nbsp; And these from abc's fab Pinterest board.</p> <p>And yes, Missey!&nbsp; The Kate looks are fab although her hair seems to be pretty naturally straight.&nbsp; But I love the radical assymetry!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233325 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:53:42 +0000 ironkurtin 1233325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of the inverted bob, although I do know people who look awesome with it (just look at the forum!). &nbsp; I think it works best if there's no curl in your hair.&nbsp; If you have some like you say, and like I do, an inverted bob is gonna be one PITA to deal with in the AM.</p> <p>I was just going to suggest some lighter and maybe some darker streaks up front.&nbsp; The look you have is extremely polished and professional as is, so I was thinking subtle color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233318 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:42:51 +0000 abc 1233318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi MK</p> <p>I think we have very similar hair in terms of color, texture and length. &nbsp;</p> <p>I started a couple of boards on Pinterest you might be interested in --</p> <p>short:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/angelabcarlton/short-haircuts/">http://www.pinterest.com/angel.....-haircuts/</a></p> <p>shoulder length:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/angelabcarlton/shoulder-length-hair/">http://www.pinterest.com/angel.....ngth-hair/</a></p> <p>Keep us posted!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233316 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:40:12 +0000 MsMary 1233316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks!</p> <p>Here's my question:&nbsp; Is an inverted bob still stylish?&nbsp; I had one for quite a while and then got tired of it.&nbsp; Will it look So Early 2010s if I get one again?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233299 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:17:26 +0000 catgirl 1233299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love Von's first pic. I would suggest angled up the back and some choppy layers, like a modified wedge cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-hair-i-need-a-change#post-1233298 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:16:47 +0000 JAileen 1233298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with lyn67 - an inverted bob would look very modern on you. Here's mine before I went grey (and very short). </p>