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Hair: 13 months growth, and a trim (ETA: WiW)

Angie

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I am 100% my natural colour! Hair is in very good condition. Healthy and bouncy, which it hasn't been in 17 years.

Had a trim this week to give it some shape. The back is thick and needed to be thinned. The sides have a way to go. I want them longer than the back.

Four more inches to go! Growing out the front layers. And will see this hair project through till the end of the year. I have been VERY PATIENT

Wearing it straight and wavy depending on my mood. The wave is mostly my own, but I help it along with a curling iron because my waves are uneven. Some days it's wavier than others.

Going to the salon every 2.5 months for 35 minutes and spending a pittance. Used to go every 6 weeks for hours and spend a fortune. This part I LOVE!

But my hair takes 5 times as long to style in the morning and is temperamental. In that way, nothing is as easy and fast daily as my pixie - which didn't move. That part I miss!

I wanted a big change, so this is where I'm at. I don't regret it one bit. Things will get easier when my hair is longer. I like where my hair is now!

I will reassess next year, and thanks for looking! xo

ETA: off to do groceries, walk doggies and WFH in this outfit. Very neutral!

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Latest reply was from Barbara Diane

Joy

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Looks so cute on you!

kkards

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Yes, that growing out time is always so hard. But it looks fab. I love that, at least it looks to me, to have some of the Dorothy Hamill layering in the back…a slight retro feel, but totally modern.

Angie

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Thanks, Joy and kkards!

Laura

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You have been exceedingly patient, and it’s paying off! Love the natural color and wave. Does your hair grow about 4 inches a year?

Lesley

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Your wedge is to die for! It reminds me of the original photos to promote the wedge haircut from Vidal Sassoon. And I have to learn how to wield a curling iron... thanks for the inspiration! #hairgoals...

I may take your photos to my hairdresser! You may want 4 more inches but this looks just right for me.

Anonymous

Looks great in all variations!

Angie

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Laura, about that with the trims! Thanks

Angie

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Lesley, that is high praise, thank you! I LOVE your delightful bob

Suntiger, we have similar hairstyles, I think?

Suz

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Your hair is such a beautiful honey blonde. Gorgeous on you! And it does look extremely healthy. The style right now is adorable on you, both ways! You are lucky that you can wear a wedge/ bob with your lovely face shape. I have always adored the style but it does not suit me so I am keeping the pixie forever!

Anonymous

Yours is much tidier than mine- and mine is longer in back. Unfortunately mine flips up without a daily battle with the Revlon brush dryer :/

LJP

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I admire your persistence , as I’ve said before . I still waffle between letting it grow and keeping it short but I don’t think I can manage the extra styling time it takes . The older I get the less high-maintenance I’m willing to be ( while still working , anyways ) . There’s a lot to be said for getting in and out of the bathroom in 1/2 hr , hair done , makeup on , and ready to go . Anyways - everyone has their own tolerance level for these things :). I can’t believe how thick your hair is in back !

Dee

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Ouu.. I love the way the back and the sides are so nicely blended in pic#1, your natural hair colour looks lovely.

I’m loving my bob as well, and agree that it sure is wonderful not having to go the salon so often and even more fab saving those $$s too.

Suz

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Love today's outfit!! It is rare to see you in neutrals and it totally works -- a fun change up! Those trousers were such a GREAT buy. You have had them in your closet for years and they continue to look on trend and unique.

ChristelJ

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Your lush, thick honey hair is enviable, looking so healthy and cute either straight or wavy. It's a lot of waiting to get to this point, and quite a change in the maintenance routine! It's a big, beautiful change. Enjoy! Also, I just love that oatmeal coat of yours and the creamy, toasty colors in the last photo.

slim cat

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Hair is looking fabulous - especially wavy style ( speaking from my deep envy for the healthy natural hair with a bit of a wave )!
Seriously - your hair is fab in every way - color, length and style!

unfrumped

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Looks great and so healthy!

I have not been able to go back to longer hair, unless I also keep bangs with it , sort of like a Cleopatra- ish style I once had, because if I have liger sides a just a side part, mine will just fly over my face every time I bend over or just look sideways.

So for now still keeping short with spiky bangs. But who knows.

AJ

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Very nice! It looks great both straight and curly. YLF!

Irina

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This is exactly how I look when grocery shopping! Just kidding! LOL
Love your hair, Angie! Looks absolutely gorgeous, such a unique color and beautifully thick hair!

pirouette

Angie your hair is gorgeous this length and the colour is beautiful. Over 35 years ago I got a pixie cut, I hated it on me. I cried the whole way home and grew it out immediately!! It took two years to grow so I understand the patience required. Well done on your perseverance.

LJP

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Oh I didn’t see the outfit post til now ! That’s my kind of outfit ! Neutrals with contrast :). And I’m envious or anyone wearing rain boots in January - it’s going down to -45 or something ridiculous here tonight .

Jenni NZ

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Looking awesome. I do not have the patience for either long times and $$ in salon chair or long styling times in the morning so neither option works for me. I am musing about how I hope I haven’t become so practical that I am losing my romantic soul!

Laurie

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I really love how your hair is changing and shaping up! A good stylist is such a help on these journeys, and you appear to have a great one. Lucky on the cost savings - I never seem to be able to reduce the fortune spent!

I love the side view with the curls, and wonder if it's time for me to get a curling iron again...it's been decades since I used to curl my long hair. I have a flat iron that I use after blow drying to beat the frizz on my shorter cuts when necessary. I do have a lot of natural curl if my hair dries on its own, but unless it is close to 100% humidity, the curl quickly devolves into a sad frizzy mess. I bet a touch up with a curling iron might do the trick - your curls are structured and glam!

Angie

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Wow! Thanks awfully for the kind words, and laughs! I appreciate them.

Suz, I'm blushing at your lovely generous words. The pants are 7 years old! Impeccable 3.1 Phillip Lim quality. NAS purchase. YES, the neutral look is not one I do often! But the bright creams and light blue specs do their bit

Slim Cat, Irina, and ChristelJ, so very gracious as always, and it's awesome

Suntiger, I hear you. Shorter and longer lengths are easier to style. Hang in there!

Dee, your layered short bob with a fringe looks wonderful!

Unfrumped, I can see you sport Dee's layered bob with a fringe. You have the same colour hair and texture!

LJP, I can barely believe my persistance. YES to being done in 30 minutes with a pixie though! It's very appealing. That said, I need this change soooooo desperately! I can enjoy a pixie on you.

JenniNZ, I hear and see plenty of romantic spirit

Pirouette, I LAUGHED, and almost cried with you! Glad you're in a much happier place with your hair. It's beautifully thick.

AJ, nice to see you back!

Angie

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Laurie, such sweet compliments! Thank you.

You have VERY thick fab hair. I bet a curling iron will help you create the look you want. No harm in trying

morethanbeige

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Your hair looks so healthy and fun! Love the different styles! Also love your neutral outfit in #7–I echo Dee, agreeing that no one looks that fabulous where I grocery shop.

Runcarla

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Looking good! We will keep you accountable to the grow out.

This week I got 3 inches cut off the back, but just a trim on the sides. It’s slightly angled forward now. Long enough for a stubby ponytail still. The bang grow out is slow (I had a set back this summer, but it’s below my chin now and I can tuck it behind my ears!)

I asked my stylist for a tutorial on how to do the Instagram ‘S’ wave. Unfortunately it was blustery and snowy when I left the salon, and I did have to wear a hat - but the pic below gives you an idea.

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Angie

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MTB, that is lovely of you, and I'm laughing. Told you I'm dressy

Carla, your hair looks WOW with that S-wave!!

Janet

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Patience is paying off — it looks SO good! I love the color and the new length on you. What a great inspiration to us all to not be afraid to make a big change, since it seems you had the light blonde pixie for so long it was an integral part of your style! Dare I say, this seems to suit you better, at this phase of your life, in my humble opinion. And yes, isn’t it nice to spend less time and money on the salon??

I had to reschedule my hair appointment (was supposed to be last week) for another two and a half weeks from now. I’m gonna be one shaggy dog by then! LOL

Cardiff girl

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Looks wonderful on you.l think that this colour brings your eye colour out more than the colour you had before.

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