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Deborah

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Hi Angie & Fabbers!

I am overdue for a haircut and am booked in on Tuesday. I have been growing my fringe (bangs) but am wondering if I should forget it and go back to wearing a side swept fringe?

I have a lot of hair and wear it parted on the side, which means the right side (from the part) can be quite heavy. Texturising/thinning it out is possible but It has to be minimal otherwise I really dont like the end result.

I have attached two photos. #1 with a fringe and #2 as it has been growing out.

Do you have any recommendation one way or the other? Or an alternate suggestion?

Thanks for your time Angie...and ladies:)

xxxDeborah

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Latest reply was from Deborah

Scarlet

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Oh, thick and heavy hair twin! This is my eternal question. I am currently growing my fringe out for something like you have in 2, but I know what you mean that the heaviness can be a fine line to walk. I think for that reason I am voting 1. I think I would stick with fringe myself, but my hairdresser has a tendency to cut mine a little too heavy and then I hate it.

dakotacheryl

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Beautiful hair either way, but I think #1 is a softer look some how.

Nova

I think they both look lovely, but prefer the first one just a bit.

Anonymous

Both are very eye catching and look lovely, but I really love #1 in particular.

Hair any shorter may be not as eye catching.

Hil

(website)

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I'm also partial to #1 - my hair is also thick and heavy. It just feels better when I have some lightness in the front.

Karie

(website)

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I'm going against the tide here - I prefer the more dramatic look of #2.

Janet

(website)

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This is hard -- I really think it looks great either way! You have beautiful hair.

unfrumped

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Both are lovely. # 1 opens up your eyes more & # 2 is more edgy. I usually have to pick what is easiest.
Or, when you are keeping a basic short cut, just go back& forth for the sense of change!

Suz

(website)

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Both are gorgeous. I slightly prefer 1 but that may be my own "heavy hair" talking....when I have worn mine longer without a fringe it is oh so difficult and heavy....

Anonymous

Your hair looks lovely both ways but I think I also prefer the first photo but there's not much in it.

Eliza

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You look great either way. Usually people don't have 2 choices that are comparably flattering. I think that number 2 has a bit more of a contemporary edge, while number one is more classic. Your face is beautifully highlighted by either one. Not much help...

Anonymous

I think I'm just erring slightly more towards #1. Both are lovely though.

Irene

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I like it both ways but #1 is very cute!!

Mo

(website)

Veteran

both are good but #1 is better IMO.

Angie

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I much prefer the shorter fringe, Debs (#1). The cut works better with your polished and very drapey style. And looks more Mod as well as frames your pretty face, and highlights your ice blue eyes. The longer fringe makes your eyes less prominent. And because your eyes are so beautful - I vote highlight them.

Peri

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I saw the first picture and thought...definitely. Then I saw the second one and thought...definitely.

Hah! Sorry no help, but it's kind of a no lose situation. You look great either way. If I really have to vote I give a slight edge to picture one.

donnat

Veteran

#1 is my favourite.

Kristin L

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That's a hard choice because they both look great on you. If you're wondering, I'd go ahead and cut. I always tell myself it will grow back if I decide I don't like it.

amiable

Veteran

Hmm... I think I prefer the drama of #2 for you. But either works super great!

Day Vies

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I love #1 but which ever you choose you will look fabulously elegant.

Cindy

Voting #1 here, too!

cobaltblue

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As a fellow heavy hair/fringe girl, I vote for #1.

Carla

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Both work (lucky you!), but #2 edges out #1 by a 'hair's breadth' by being just a little more fahion forward.

Vicki

(website)

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First, you look gorgeous in both and can pull either one off extraordinarily well. It's a tough call, but I vote #1. Also, love your lip color, too.

JennyK (NC)

I like both looks a lot, and might vote #2 except that I know how difficult and annoying it can be to have that heavy hair constantly dropping down over your face. It's hard to get it to stay put and not cover one eye. I agree with Angie that the fringe really brings attention to your gorgeous eyes, so I'm going with #1.

ironkurtin

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I really don't think you can go wrong, so I'd go with whatever physically feels best to you.

rachylou

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I love #2, #1 is conventional. BUT hair in the eyes and heavy hair - so annoying. I'm supposed to part my hair at the side, but frankly, it's a pain and don't.

Lyn D.

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#1 may be more versatile? - you can style it away or onto your face, and when you are in between cuts it will sit less fringe-like.
Either way looks lovely!

Transcona Shannon

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Well Angie has spoken so I would go with her expert advice but I had to say you look positively gorgeous both ways Deb

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