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Hair-vana ETA: pics!

Beth Ann

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ETA: My stylist was very helpful and professional. She reshaped, texturized and razored my hair. What you see below is her careful blow-dry. I can do this wavy just as easily. I lost a couple of inches of length, but gained great movement and shine. Oh ..... that little blouse?......well, let's just say I have to pass premium outlets on the the way home...........

I am, once again, in search of transformational hair. You know, the cut that switches from glamorous, to uber modern, to casual in 4 minutes ---- or less.

I have an appointment at 10am.

I am hideously undecided.

My stylist does really well with pictures, so I plan on taking my pinterest board with me. If any one has time to weigh in and make some suggestions, or virtually hold my hand, I'd appreciate it

Here's the board:

http://www.pinterest.com/singcrazy/hair/

I'm interested in a med/long cut, with face framing layers that allows me to go with my natural slight waves or a nice blow-out.

And the photo is my hair now. Blow-dried. On a good day!

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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Beth Ann, I'm going for a cut tomorrow, too, and I've started a Pinterest board of ideas as well. I'm thinking of getting bangs! And maybe a shorter cut. Yikes. I'll take a look at your board.

eta: Just looked at your board. You have a lot of great ideas, and I can see them on you. I love Jennifer Aniston's look, too, and of course that cut would look great on a brunette. I think your hair looks thicker than hers, but the general shaping of the subtle layers would be lovely on you.

Re: bangs. I can totally see you in the Salma Hayek side-swept bangs, but that style would drive me crazy. So I would say: consider whether you're ok with the bangs in front of your eyes when you're looking the slightest bit down. Otherwise, the soft fringe swept a little to the side would look great on you, too.

You seem to have that classic oval shaped face that will look good with a lot of styles. And you've got a great collection of photos to show your hairstylist and discuss, to get just the right version for you!

Can't wait to see the results.

annagybe

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Here's the deal. I once showed my hair dresser similar pics to your wavy pics. He said it was all done with a curling iron or hot rollers. I do not have the time, energy or inclination for such hair sheninigans.
Maybe you do.

Caro in Oz

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Lovely board. I think the right sort of layers would be fantastic - for movement & ease of styling. Could ask her which photos are most like your hair & take it from there?

Beth Ann

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Good luck, FC!

Anna, "beachy" waves are actually mine with air drying and a little scrunch. Some of the "bigger" or more refined curls would take more work, but so does a straight look. Hot rollers bring full-on 80's hair.

Right now, I just have hanging hair!

Caro: Movement is as important to me in hair as in my clothing -- as is playing with shine and texture. I seem to be more attracted to wavy looks at the moment.

catgirl

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All those two-fer cuts involve effort to get one or the other look. It's one reason I've stuck with one style to the point of boringness. I think there are a lot of lovely cuts on your board, but only you know if you'll put in the effort involved to change it up. 4 minutes is my styling max!

Adelfa

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Some thoughts:

1. You have great hair, period.
2. A lot of your looks are shoulder length. I vote for keeping enough length that it is past the shoulder. I'm not ready to give up the long look on you!
3. I too long for movement--I too have some wave--but the only way I can control it in a short time is with a quick blow dry. I would love to learn how to give my hair some graceful curves!
4. I can't wait to see!

Scarlet

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Your hair already looks great. I love this one for inspiration for you.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/83246293083128033/

kellygirl

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4 minutes?! That's too long, IMHO. I love your Pinterest board but I have no idea if they meet the 4 minute criteria. I think some layers around your face and some texturizing would be a fun change. What I don't know is if losing the weight of your hair will make it harder to control. DD#1 has thick hair that doesn't seem wavy until she gets it layered and then it takes an effort to get it to lay straight. YMMV.

Ornella

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I am no help with hair advice.

But I had to chime in with my totally unconstructive participation to this discussion after reading this:

... the cut that switches from glamorous, to uber modern, to casual in 4 minutes ---- or less...

LOL! Isn't this every woman's desire

Jeanie

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I think you would look good in side swept bangs with a few layers at the ends to enhance your waves. Maybe keep the length just past your shoulders. This look would be pretty easy to maintain. Just blow out the bangs and then scrunch the rest with some defining creme for waves.

Aquamarine

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Your hair is so pretty so I don't think you can go wrong. Have you ever had the ends razored? That can add some natural movement to longer layered hair without much work on your part at all. But you can still style it sleek if you prefer. As for bangs, I usually split the difference by asking for angled, long bangs. Easy to style off my face if I tire of them, which I usually do!

pil

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Nice inspiration pictures, you'll be beautiful no matter what you decide! Sorry I've no constructive suggestions for you.

carter

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I keep coming back to this one for you. Can't wait to see what you do!

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Suz

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You have gorgeous hair with great texture and it is going to look fabulous.

When I've had longer hair, cutting some layers into it brings out the waves and I could air dry and have it wavy or blow dry it straight. Also, I liked a side-swept bang and it did not bother me as long as it was graduated well. It took some of the weight off my head and made things easier to manage. It's reminiscent of the 40s, too, which suits your style.

One issue to consider if you still want to be able to wear your hair up and back -- find out where your back hairline is. Mine is quite low which means my hair has to be quite long to go into a ponytail. So make sure that whatever length you choose allows you to do that.

I love all your inspirations, so I am no help...but I like the idea of bringing the length up to shoulder.

Beth Ann

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Thanks for taking the time to move me off my "Goldilocks moment." (Which shall I choose? isn't just a issue for blonds, Goldilocks!).

Adelfa: You stand with my Mom and DH in preference for length! I don't think I'll come back above my shoulders, unless the layers need to be seriously reworked.

Una/Kelly: You are two of my favorite brunettes! Both of you know how important a cut is to making styling easy.

Ornella: Yes. I want it all!

Scarlet: Goes for the sleek! This is elegant, but still casual
Carter: Katherine McPhee has amazing cheekbones and hair. I like the easy wave and face framing effect, here.

PIl: Thanks for the encouragement! Even though I've rarely had a "bad cut" I always get a little nervous when I ask for something beyond a trim.

Jeannie/Aquamarine: I think I might go for more of a real bang. Winter's a good time to try this. They usually do a lot of point cutting, and a little razoring. I also have my hair "texturized" or thinned out. I still have a lot of hair! You both reminded me of the "terminology" which might be helpful when speaking to my stylist. Thanks!

Suz: My back hairline is low, too, and my head is big. Yep. Singer's melon, we call it. I think it might work to layer more seriously in the fall, and allow them to grow a little longer for spring/summer. If I do an angled "bang," I'll have to change how I put it up, but I've been there before. I'm interested in a length that still gives a sense of luxury --- a sense of being "long," but doesn't lay like a possum on my upper back, getting messed up in my clothing.

minimalist

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What Una said.

Beth Ann, if my math is right, you're headed home from the hairdressers as I'm posting this. We want pics!

My hairdresser does what she wants, and has silently converted me to the idea that a skilled hairdresser is more important than my own ideas about styles are. Time before last, she cut for thorough blowdry/styling. I managed that exactly twice. So this time, I asked her to cut for wash-and-wear. She pushed back on that and gave me a three-minute blow-dry-then-let-it-go routine. It looks better her way, which has me simmering a possible post about dressing for the hairstyle you're given.

Can't wait to see your update!

Anonymous

You have gorgeous hair. I'd try a shoulder blade length like the Jackie O. You can always go shorter. You can go with lots of looks at that length from beachy waves and messy to a neat flip or long bob.

Thistle

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I don't know your stylist. The woman I go to has been doing hair for over 20 years. I trust her a lot, and I am very honest with her.

I lay out my requirements and then trust her to help get me the best style we can:
I have 5 minutes, tops in the morning.
I wash my hair at night because I have bad allergies.
I have 5 minutes or less in the morning.
My allergies make a lot of styling products difficult to use.
On a good day, I have 5 minutes to devote to my hair.

She gets it, and has really helped me hone what to do with it. This last time she thinned out some of the massive amounts of volume to give my hair more spring and movement, and to let some of my natural curl show through without a lot of product.

Beth Ann

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Posted a pic of the end result. I think it looks most like the pinterest pin Scarlet picked out (Kate Beckinsale), but it'll look completely different wavy.

catgirl

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Wow, am about to run but had to peek at this - hair looks amazeballs!

Aquamarine

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Pretty! Did you add highlights too? Love it!

K. Period.

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So pretty! Beth Ann, when I see you, I think "gorgeous shampoo commercial hair" (and face--you are so beautiful!).

Caro in Oz

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Perfect just perfect

Suz

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That is STUNNING on you!! Absolutely gorgeous.

Wow.

I also love your top!

Anonymous

Looks fantastic!

Beth Ann

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Thanks, all. Taking the dog out for a walk with my bouncier hair.

Aqua: highlights are from my last, poorer, cut. I still haven't decided if they stay, because of the upkeep.

Alassë

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Looking good!

kellygirl

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Ooh, I love the layers. It's perfect!

Adelfa

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Sooo pretty! I love the length and I love the layers.

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