Love the curls!

Thanks for all the confidence boosters!

It feels good to have a haircut after so long, but I'll admit, this isn't one of those cuts that feels amazing and invigorating. It's...fine, and I like my hair well enough when it does it's own thing that a simple cut works all right for me.

Still, I think I'd like to find a stylist who's more experienced with curly hair (I asked this one to diffuse dry, and she couldn't find a diffuser that fit her dryer, nor did she seem confident she could do it without making my hair frizzy). I've had cuts before that felt like they amped everything up a notch, and this just isn't it, so I'll keep looking for a stylist who can provide that.

For now, though, I feel lighter and refreshed and will enjoy it for what it is.

Love it both ways-you are a lucky girl to have this gorgeous hair!!!:-)

Beautiful hair that looks terrific either way. Your curls are lovely.

I love both looks, but those curls! They're glorious.

And I hear ya about the stylist. I always ask for a curly style, and apparently 'curly' in most salons around here means "blow it all out straight with high heat, and then go to town with a barrel iron".

It didn't occur to me to ask for 'diffuser', but I will definitely drop the word next appointment. And I thoroughly expect to get a blank look, a lot of scrambling, and some crazy-looking hair after.

Wow! I like both, but the air dry is my favorite!

Your curly hair looks beautiful and healthy. Great choice on the final haircut.

Very nice! Go curly! I know what you mean about a stylist who understands curly hair - most in my experience don't. I get a decent cut but not really a curly cut.

Wow- your hair looks great!

Beautiful hair, looks great either way!

It’s lovely both ways. Natural curls gorgeous. I am all in for not having to style hair- but I last had long hair in 1995 so it’s much easier for me. I do wish some hairdressers would understand that we don’t all wish to spend time on styling.
I don’t know what a diffuser is!

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I'm with you on "can't be bothered with straightening on the daily" Jenn. Lucky for you, they're both smashing.

You look great both ways, but I love your curls.

You have beautiful hair.

Absolutely gorgeous ... hope the headache passes quickly. x

my vote goes for the 1st one, perfect natural look and beautiful curls!