https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:27:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair/page/2#post-1959337 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:32:50 +0000 bj1111 1959337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1.&nbsp; sleek asymmetry.</p> <p>for myself, i will be buried with my black 001 dyed hair.&nbsp; so you know how i would vote.</p> <p>although i do appreciate those who go gray--you rebels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair/page/2#post-1959264 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:14:22 +0000 texstyle 1959264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I prefer the #2 and also agreed that your hair must be naturally wavy or curly to achieve that look. I have somewhat curly hair myself and always let it air dry but then touch it up with a huge curling wand. I don't like blow dryers unless I am in a really big hurry.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I like #2 personally because it looks natural and soft. I would be very curious myself to let it go it's natural color - but wonder how long it would take and if you would get some highlights to help ease the transition.</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair/page/2#post-1959247 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:30:36 +0000 Carla 1959247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My guess was curly natural hair, and my style preference was for #2 the curly do. I'm surprised folks voted for the straighter styles.</p> <p>My natural hair is curly, and I've straightened it twice in the past 6 months - otherwise I put in a curl enhancing product and let it air dry. My observation is that straight hair accentuates the vertical lines of my face (marionette lines) and curly hair distracts. It is fun to change it up, but styling with heat products is hard on hair and I'm trying to grow mine a little longer. </p> <p>I don't colour, but I'm not judgey either. Some fabbers have given up colouring in the years since I've become a member - with stunningly beautiful results. I think it is easier for light haired folks to transition than for dark haired folks.</p> <p>Below is an inspo pick that I think would look good straight or curly. You could also let the shorter back go natural (quickly) and keep colouring the front. You could also do some patently unreal colours through the long bang to keep it fun and funky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair/page/2#post-1959239 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:07:43 +0000 Anonymous 1959239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I empathize with the struggle to decide. I was a chubby eight year old when I got my first eyeglasses, at fifteen I got contact lenses and I wear them daily. Because of a minor eye procedure I'll need to wear glasses at least for a while.It can be hard to decide which "self" feels better, for so many reasons, even to ourselves, so pitching a change to family and friends can be a real challenge.</p> <p>So many sweet and thoughtful responses to your post and I'm supporting your decision, whatever you choose.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959207 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:13:40 +0000 RobinF 1959207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guessed curly too! I like the curly look the best, it looks softer and more natural to me, but I am also biased since I started letting my hair go curly about 4 years ago. Although the straight is more dramatic to my eye, if that is what you are going for. Of those two I prefer the first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959186 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:34:42 +0000 Mainelady 1959186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, thank you for posting. You are worthy of time, support and compliments on here! I’m not sure if your hair is straight or curly, so I’ll guess straight. I think #1 is my favorite. It showcases your eyes beautifully. Whether to color or let nature take its own course and time is completely up to you! Age should not be a factor. I decided to transition from my dark dyed hair to my natural color 16 months ago. It looks like my own color has some silvery gray and platinum.....who knew? Anyway, I have no regrets. I was truly ready for the shift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959137 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:01:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1959137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My guess was that you are naturally curly, too, because I think it would be hard to replicate the look in 2 without at least a fair amount of natural wave. My first thought was, wow, all three 'dos are super cute on you! I would wear what you are in the mood for. They are quite different in feel. I've worn my hair straight in the past, and even if I thought it looked better that way (which I don't really know), I would not have the patience now to tame it all the time. So I've embraced the wave. I've also embraced the gray. I think you could go natural with color, too, but it's such a personal choice. I don't want to be unhelpful, but you will rock whichever look you choose. To me, your asymmetric bobs straight or with curl, dark or light, are all chic and stylish on you, and none are going to look wrong for your age (or any age, for that matter). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959094 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:23:24 +0000 old chic 1959094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, just so you know, you are my style idol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959089 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:51:08 +0000 Anonymous 1959089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would guess, you are curly, naturally, so after guessing, I looked through the responses, esp yours, and you are even getting curlier?&nbsp; </p> <p>My two-bits:&nbsp; I would live as naturally as possible as flat-ironing eats up the clock and possibly your hair's health as well.&nbsp; You look great either way.&nbsp; Those gorgeous eyes and inner glow shine through.</p> <p>As far as going natural in color:&nbsp; after years and years of highlighting my once naturally thick and straight auburn hair that then turned strawberry blonde and then threatened to go a blondish white, I finally pulled the plug and stopped highlighting (as it seemed like my roots were always growing out faster!).&nbsp; So now my hair stylist is only putting in a few strands of auburn/strawberry blonde for a little color.&nbsp; And I'm happy with it!&nbsp; Plus I recently cut my hair short (huge switcheroo) and I'm happy with it!&nbsp; But I was ready for both changes.&nbsp; That makes the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959063 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:47:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 1959063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. Well then my first thought applies, that I "couldn't believe how much time you must be spending on it" to get it straight. Well done for stopping that and embracing your natural curls! Now for natural colour?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959060 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:29:06 +0000 Janet 1959060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I figured the curly look was your natural hair texture as well! Mine is exactly like that when I leave it to air dry. I can get it curlier if I use product and encourage it, but I rarely do that. I don't often style my hair ultra straight because it takes time and heat styling, and I don't like to put that much stress on it. But I've made peace with the wave/curl over the years, after absolutely HATING it when I was growing up. I now accept it as the way my hair "goes." Many days I simply blow dry the crown and the bangs just so they don't lay weird and let the rest do its thing. I&nbsp;do prefer my hair curly when it has a bit more length to it, rather than when it's freshly cut.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think its great that you have options for how to style your hair -- it looks great curly or straight. I'm not quite as fond of the really defined curl &nbsp;and the volume at the bottom in the bob in picture #3 -- that look to me seems a little more retro/flapper inspired, which is not really how your style comes through to me. I quite like the sleeker look in #1, as it seems more modern to my eye.&nbsp; </p> <p>Somehow letting natural curl do its thing can be really polarizing -- I've noticed that when I've gotten feedback on my hair here in the forum, some people express a strong preference for it straight, and others are adamant that they like the curl better. So I'm not surprised that you've gotten mixed reactions from your friends and family.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959057 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:09:44 +0000 Greyscale 1959057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was also going to guess the curls are natural (as a curly girl myself). The natural curls might let you experiment with different lengths to see how the overall effect changes. Also there’s the potential for interesting texturizing hair products - your straight hair style was very dramatic and I bet you can find different drama with the curls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959025 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:02:42 +0000 old chic 1959025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Shevia, You are the best guesser. The curls are natural and what I am wearing at the moment. I've had a Sassoon-type asymmetric bob of one length or another for at least 15 years. That's how much I like those 'dos. But my stylist tells me that my hair has actually gotten curlier. And recently I have grown really weary of having to flatiron it every single day, sometimes twice in a day if I am going someplace special in the evening. So, for now, we are playing with the curls. I've gotten mixed reactions from my friends who are used to seeing me sleek-haired. Some profess to love the curls. The ones who don't like it just stay silent because they are polite ;)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1959008 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:25:22 +0000 Liz 1959008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Shevia in thinking that the curls in 2 are natural to you. I also vote for your natural hair color. There's something incredibly lovely about a woman who is making the most of her natural look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958972 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:35:39 +0000 Echo 1958972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first style. The last one looks a bit juvenile. I DON'T mean that it is inappropriate due to age, just that this style strikes me as a child's haircut, so for me it would look equally juvenile regardless of whether you were a late teen or older. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958961 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 02:34:14 +0000 Jaime 1958961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is #2 right now and your natural curls would look great with white hair. But if you look at my profile shot you will realize I am a bit baised ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958959 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 02:30:27 +0000 Momo 1958959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958954 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 01:20:26 +0000 anne 1958954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 the best, followed by #3. But if I hadn't seen the others I would like you in #2.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958953 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 01:10:28 +0000 Bijou 1958953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is beautiful on you. I think dark hair really suits you and the way you wear your hair, so I vote keep the dark colour unless the colouring is bothering you with the upkeep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958950 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:44:19 +0000 Style Fan 1958950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 the best.&nbsp; The asymmetrical bob is very flattering to your face.&nbsp; I think it is a personal decision to go natural and up to you.&nbsp; Do what feels best and you can always change it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958947 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:21:16 +0000 Misia 1958947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I forgot to say that wavy, curly asymmetric bob would look fabulous in white!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958946 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:17:15 +0000 Misia 1958946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2, curly looks awsome on you :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958942 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 23:48:44 +0000 Anonymous 1958942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 on you. It looks sophisticated and chic, and a bit different, which is really interesting . &nbsp;If you are naturally curly and like to wear your that way sometimes , I think it would look great a la Shevia's style. &nbsp;Short with a long asymmetric bang. &nbsp;As to letting it go white? I bet you'll have that great silver white hair - lucky you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958930 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:29:19 +0000 marija 1958930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love asymmetrical and think #1 is beautiful on you. &nbsp;If you are curly, go for it because #2 rocks too IMO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958928 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:25:27 +0000 JAileen 1958928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the straight bobs. As to going natural, I did it five years ago. I have friends who have and friends who haven’t. It’s a personal decision. I definitely like less maintenance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958924 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:38:21 +0000 Anonymous 1958924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No idea wether your hair is naturally straight or curly but I would work with it and not fight it. Honestly, I find asymmetrical styles a little jarring and distracting but you can ignore that information of course.</p> <p>I think you're up for a change and while you look great, maybe you'd like to lighten up your maintenance and let a different style surface.&nbsp; How many years does hair color take off really? Aging isn't always delightful but it's a one time only event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958921 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:25:23 +0000 Cardiff girl 1958921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my fav,l guess that you might be curly and yes I think that you should embrace the silver it would look stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958913 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:59:09 +0000 Alicewonderland 1958913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 and 3 equally. The color is nice, I think you should keep it. I think you might be naturally curly. I’m guessing 3 is current (you’re wearing a sweater in 1 and it too hot for that!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958908 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:47:51 +0000 kkards 1958908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 &amp;3 equally. Less love for #2, imo I’d go shorter if I was going to embrace the curl. As for the color, i think it suits you. Nothing wrong with going grey, but nothing wrong wilth a little (or a lot) of color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-hair#post-1958907 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:44:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 1958907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! I will play.<br /> 1. I think it is naturally straight. If I am wrong and it is naturally curly, I can't believe how much time you must be spending on it. IMO there would be better things in life to be doing, like interacting on the forum :)<br /> 2. Pic 1 most flattering and interesting.<br /> 3. Pic 1 most "stylish".<br /> 4. No.<br /> 5. I think your dark hair is likely to be very bound up in your self-image. Having gone grey much younger than you ( started mid 40s) I think you would find it hard. I have a family friend from my childhood who is 84 and cannot let go of her dark hair. To me it seems crazy. But some things I do seem crazy, so each to their own.<br /> Having said that, of course I think you should. But I think everyone should. Maybe then we could be judged in the same way as men. It would be a start.<br /> 6. Your current style is pic 3. </p>