https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:35:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1707013 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:34:28 +0000 Sisi 1707013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My best wishes for your beautiful daughter, Tracy. I pray that everything will turn out fine. </p> <p>And, to answer your question: in my opinion a not-too-short bob is the easiest do. You can wear it straight, wavy and pull it back in&nbsp;&nbsp;a low ponytail for a change . I wish I had the face to wear it.&nbsp;I wore a short pixie for ten years, it's easy because in the morning you "wash and go" but it needs to be trimmed often&nbsp;otherwise it looks frumpy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1707006 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:27:49 +0000 Suz 1707006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, she's beautiful. And looks just like you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote go to your regular stylist for a fabulous short cut. Then get trims where and as needed. My stylist told me I could come in any time to have the back of the neck cleaned up -- that is pretty easy and anyone could do it. I am pretty good and doing my own bangs now, too, after years of watching my stylist. You'll feel so much better when this is done.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hugs to you and your lovely girl.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706996 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:20:49 +0000 Traci 1706996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Her hair loss is a small factor, but not much. She's not very attached to her hair and doesn't have many emotions about it coming and going. The o my way it factors in for me is I wouldn't want a super short cut to seem like I'm taking attention away from her, or cutting my hair in solidarity as some do. She was really adamant from the start that she doesn't want anyone shaving their heads for her.</p> <p>My current leaning is very short sides and back that I can clean up with clippers and a long guard at home if need be, and some length and volume on top and front. I'll probably go pretty short on the top and front so it can grow in for a while before the proportions get weird. We'll see if my stylist agrees, or has other ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706990 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:12:09 +0000 BrieN 1706990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's tumor. A recurrence is so hard; you all have probably <i>just</i> started getting back to normal (or the new normal). She is so adorable in those photos. I guess the chemo will cause her to lose her hair? Does that make it harder to think about what to do with your own hair? &nbsp;Sending love to your family.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706912 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:06:53 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1706912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry about your daughter's illness. She does look adorable with her short-short hair, and I think you would, too, if that's what you ended up with accidentally (if a new stylist just went nuts doing a trim). I think you look so much better with short hair than the longer hair in your profile picture, and if it feels like you, I say go for it, without delay. I feel so much more like myself with short hair, and because I'm getting it trimmed every four weeks (and really, I would like to do it every 3-3 1/2 weeks) a not-perfect haircut isn't as big a deal as when I was trying to grow it out. I've had my husband use the clippers (he has a basic crew cut which I've cut for him at home the past year after years of paying for a salon cut) on the nape of my neck a few times to stretch out times between cuts and it neatens the bottom edge just enough that I can deal with the rest for another week or two. Hugs to you both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706459 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:03:00 +0000 Traci 1706459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I've cut it before it's been smaller things, like changing or trimming bangs, not an all over cut.</p> <p>The thing I'm most nervous about with a pixie is the nape of the neck. I know it starts to feel sloppy when my nape gets too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706427 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:18:59 +0000 Nishaa 1706427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm no expert on haircuts but I believe a long or short can be hidden effectively if it goes wrong then mid range.<br /> My prayers for your daughter's health... And for you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706288 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:28:16 +0000 Helen11 1706288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, I'm sorry to hear of your daughters illness. No wonder hair appointments are a low priority. I see though that your daughters short hair is rather cute!<br /> I second the idea of trying a home hairdresser. One of the stylists at the salon I go to does home visits for people who can't easily get to her.<br /> I admire those who cut their own hair, you've done it before ,though, and were you happy with it then? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706232 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:16:35 +0000 JAileen 1706232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, I'm very sorry to hear of your daughter's illness. Best of luck to you both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706198 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:10:53 +0000 Barbara Diane 1706198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, hugs, hugs, hugs. And health, health, health for her.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706193 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:04:51 +0000 elpgal 1706193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's an adorable kid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706186 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:52:52 +0000 Amy 1706186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh, Traci. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706163 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:17:01 +0000 Gigi 1706163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's cancer, Traci. I can see now why you have very specific requirements for your hair appointments. I think that your hairdresser will be able to point you in the right direction. </p> <p>Based on this new info, I would say that a pixie would be a good choice, because they are (I think) quite easy for a stylist to do, and they are so easy to take care of as far as washing and drying. When I had a bob, I found that it was long enough that I couldn't just let it air-dry like a pixie, but it was not long enough for me to put in a ponytail if I didn't feel like dealing with it. I think either supershort or else long enough for a ponytail is the easiest to maintain if your schedule is up in the air a lot. Since your hair is only at bob length right now, it would be easier to get the pixie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706151 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:04:45 +0000 Summer 1706151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, first of all I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's troubles.&nbsp; That is a&nbsp; lot for all of you to cope with.</p> <p>I can see from your pictures that a pixie really suits you, and it would be so easy for you to maintain.&nbsp; If you can get your regular stylist to start you off with a really good cut, you could then just pop in to the other salon for a trim, as and when needed.&nbsp; It would just be a case of following the lines of the original cut until your main stylist could fit you in again.</p> <p>I haven't read all of the replies, so please forgive me if I've repeated others' advice.&nbsp; Good luck with the new cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706011 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:23:42 +0000 Traci 1706011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is an interesting thought, Beck. I guess I'd be nervous that a stylist who specializes in home haircuts would be accustomed to an older style of haircut.</p> <p>I'll say, the more we talk about this here the more I think I may be happiest just cutting it myself. My current stylist absolutely hates it when I take matters into my own hands, so I'm really curious to see how this conversation turns out with her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706008 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:11:36 +0000 Beck 1706008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a hairdresser that does house calls? We had a stylist come to our home for my grandmother, when she was too ill to easily leave the house, and even to the hospital when she was admitted (including just moving the appointment from one location to the other!). There'll of course be times when you need to have 100% of your attention on your daughter, but I imagine there'll be more time when you can sit by her and get your hair done without needing to spend the time travelling to and from the salon, waiting, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1706005 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:05:34 +0000 El Cee 1706005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci -- My heart goes out to you. I totally understand why your daughter's health is your first priority. (Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.) I see absolutely nothing wrong with utilizing walk-in salon options while you are attending to your daughter's needs. There are some terrific young stylists out there who are still developing a clientele and have plenty of openings. (My first short cut -- after decades of wearing my hair long -- was done as a walk-in client. I had no regrets.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1705991 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:31:18 +0000 Traci 1705991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely understand the value in a longstanding relationship with a stylist, it's just not possible for me right now, so I'm looking at different options. </p> <p>I recognize the difference my hair makes in how I feel, but this is also a very low priority in my life right now.</p> <p>My 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer last summer. Her last year of treatments have been incredibly draining and debilitating for her. I managed to make it to two haircut appointments in that time. One to my regular stylist, one scheduled at the last minute to the salon with newer stylists. I had to cancel on the same day or day before 4 or more appointments because we never know day to day or week to week what we'll be facing health wise for my daughter and my reality is, if she needs me I'm not going to be getting my haircut...no matter how shaggy I am. I don't think cancelling that often is fair to any stylist, regardless of how unfair my life situation is.</p> <p>We found out last month that she has a new tumor and this next year of treatments will be worse than before, with even longer hospital stays and more isolation. I'm trying to figure out a plan now for how to best work around this awful situation, knowing that a good, regular haircut reAlly does impact my mental health in a positive way.</p> <p>It also doesn't hurt that this kid is absolutely adorable with her 1 inch of fringe all over...thus my temptations to just go at my head with clippers and guards.</p> <p>Sorry for the heavy post. I think in my attempt to not "go there" I was just making my needs unclear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1705989 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:25:28 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1705989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A really short do is super easy to style and deal with on a daily basis, but requires much more upkeep with very frequent trims. It sounds like you enjoy a short cut, and it definitely looks good on you. I think that I would find a new regular stylist that has a more open schedule before going for a drastic change. Waiting five months for a haircut is ridiculous. There must be other salons around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut/page/2#post-1705979 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:00:23 +0000 Anonymous 1705979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stick with the same hair dresser because too many have messed up on my hair. I'm no longer a trusting soul. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705895 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:45:24 +0000 Gigi 1705895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be completely honest...I think that jumping around from hairdresser to hairdresser based on availability is going to make you unhappy. Regardless of what haircut you choose, each stylist is going to cut it a bit differently, and you're not always going to be pleased with how it turns out. I had to rotate stylists for a couple of years due to some financial issues, and it was very difficult. One haircut would be great, the next one not so much. After a few haircuts by different people, the shape of the cut starts to change, since none of the stylists really knows what it looked like before, and it becomes difficult to get the cut you had. Of course, your permanent stylist can fix that every few months, but you're still having to deal with an unsatisfactory cut day in and day out for quite a while.</p> <p>I agree with the commenters who said that it would be best to try to tag team with another stylist at your salon, even though that would require some planning ahead. I also would try to be open to the idea of finding a new permanent stylist. I think it's important for you to be able to count on a good haircut each and every time you go in...you're worth it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705876 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:50:10 +0000 Jaime 1705876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Suz regarding the ease of a good short haircut being well worth the more frequent trims. I spend no time on my hair (wash with conditioner, scrunch in product and forget), but by six weeks it needs a trim. I think it is worth hunting a new reliable stylist and going for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705848 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 01:42:43 +0000 Amy 1705848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pixies seem high maintenance to me.I have had them many times and they must be trimmed frequently. A simple bob has been my fall back when I don't want to do any styling...and it always is chic :)</p> <p>That being said, you look terrific with short hair!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705828 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:51:52 +0000 Anonymous 1705828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your short hair and think that the inspiration pics #1 and #5 would be good. It seems to me like if you have hair at the front that's longer, you're less likely to have a bad haircut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705762 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 21:09:24 +0000 Traci 1705762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elpgal, I am planning on brainstorming with my current stylist when I see her. &nbsp;Her salon tends to be more established stylists who aren't as likely to have same day openings. &nbsp;I really need a system that allows for me to be able to go for it when the stars align and I can take off for a couple of hours to freshen up. &nbsp;I'd really love a diy option, but I already know she will not be in support of that.</p> <p>I'll probably feel less desperate about it after I get my next cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705758 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:56:51 +0000 Sal 1705758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see the same stylist all the time. In terms of day to day maintenance I find either short or long the easiest- bobs or mid length are harder as my hair flicks around, especially if it hits my shoulders. Short cuts do need regular visits- 6 weeks is my schedule. In terms of "getting it right" - I am not sure, I think it depends on your hair. For fine hair like yourself I suspect shorter is easier than longer- my sister has this type of hair.</p> <p>For colour- I get mine every second cut, and high/low lights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705748 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:20:06 +0000 elpgal 1705748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, can you explain your situation and see if your stylist can recommend someone else in the salon who can tag team with her to get you in sooner?</p> <p>The stylist I currently see has limited evening hours and with a young kid and a husband who travels, I was going too long between cuts. So, I leveled with my stylist and told her that I would have to alternate more expensive cuts with her with maintenance cuts from others. So far so good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705746 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:04:51 +0000 Sally 1705746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same colour specialist but have been going to different places for a cut for 2 years. I found a good cheap place near my son's cricket place so may keep going there.<br /> Anyhow I don't suit short hair so I found a Bob easy to get from different people. It was assymetrical. Most people could do a bob. I'm going for layers now...I find at my length a bad hair cut will grow out in a few weeks.<br /> I have very straight hair and used to 3 months between hair cut but get it coloured every 6 weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705722 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:15:14 +0000 Anonymous 1705722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my stylist and can go 8 to 10 weeks with my pixie. He knows the ins and outs of my hair and can give me a cut that works for my hair type and the fact that it grows quickly. He is pricey, but in the long run I would probably spend the same amount if I had to go more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-the-easiest-haircut#post-1705720 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:09:54 +0000 JAileen 1705720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, I think your inspiration pics are super cute and are similar to your shorter cut from before, and would look very good on you. Good luck! </p>