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Haircut deliberations eta updated with new haircut picture.

anne

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A while ago I started this thread on my new haircut
https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....haircut-18

The product suggestions I received there were really helpful and I felt great about it. - but now I need a trim (in fact I probably needed it a few weeks ago - am not used to short haircut frequency)

2 questions
1. I hate having hair in my eyes and have taken to pinning my fringe aside. Should I continue with this, grow it longer so I can tuck it behind my ears or get a shorter fringe [bangs]. My kids are adamant fringes do not suit my face

2. Your thoughts on whether I should go shorter still, or grow out to a short bob

I've tried to get some recent pics - apologies that the quality isn't great. Picture one is today. Picture two is older.

Eta. Pic three also today

ETA #2. I would need the fringe to be shorter than in 2 for it not to annoy me

Update. Had it cut yesterday - new pics

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smittie

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I like the pinned fringe, and I like hair out of your face.
It’s very cute as-is.
I might just sit with this look for a bit before mixing it up.

Anonymous

Girls like long hair, so take what your kids say with that in mind what does your DH say? I like the short hair on you but would use a product rather than pins to hold it off your face. An extra strong hair slay may do it. Fringe also takes getting used to like the feel of wearing bracelets or a bra. You will adjust over time. Longer hair will get in your face, if you remember. Wear a hat that will stay on or a head band for riding your bike or on windy days.

anne

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Thanks Smittie and Joy

Joy - the girls didn't want me to cut it as they liked it long - true - but they adjusted quickly, I think they think that my face is quite square and a fringe will make it look more so. I'll have a look tonight and see if I can upload an older picture with a fringe (none on my phone)

I have been trying to use product to keep it off my face, but haven't succeeded most of the time.

I haven't actually asked DH! Will do that tonight.

rachylou

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I like your sideswept fringe, but have to admit I find bangs so annoying I have sworn them off.

Anonymous

I really like your hair in pic#2 . I’m not a believer in asking for nor indulging the opinions of kids of any age when it comes to matters of appearance . I know that sounds harsh , but I think it sends the wrong message and only opens you up to unwarranted self doubt . You look great in short messy hair - and once you get in the routine of going every 4-6 weeks , you’ll have it tweaked to perfection .

StyleDetective

My favourite of these on you is 2, but that's probably not what you want to hear! Respectfully, I don't agree with your children - I think you look great with a fringe.

Two cuts jumped into my mind when I saw your photos. The first one was a version of 2, where the fringe has been shaped a bit more to keep it out of your eyes, and the sides are quite short to give you a bit of edginess. Angie is rocking a similar cut at the moment I believe.

The second was one that you suggested, growing it out a bit into a short bob. I think this would look super cute as well, but would suggest some volume and texture on the sides, and either some short side bangs or layering around the face.

shiny

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Oh! I was going to comment earlier on Angie's thread where she showed her haircuts and she had long hair. I thought you looked just like her in the long hair.

This is the first time I've seen your chop, and I say the same, though your hair color is darker. Would you entertain highlights? They are a lot of upkeep.

If the fringe is annoying you I'd just commit. Do you want to grow it out or do you want to cut it?

I rather like the short on you, but I also like the long. You wear both well. It's the in-between that sounds like it's driving you nuts?

Thing with short hair is you do have to commit to every 6 weeks trim. That's true even if it's a chin-length bob, though if there's no bangs you have a lot more leeway with that.

Okay final rule for me: I am liking the shorter cut a lot. I love you in long hair too. But I think maybe try the short awhile longer. You have excellent face structure for either. The short is different. How does it look in a full length not just face shot? Gotta take in the whole picture.

taylor

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Go shorter
You have beautiful bone structure .

Angie

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I’m with Taylor and Lisa P.

anne

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Firstly I should be clear (I've put it in the OP as well)

I would need the fringe to be shorter than in 2 for it not to annoy me

Lisa - yes I know what you mean about the kids opinions - and I would have never cut my hair short if I followed their opinions. They also have some weird hangups about some items of my clothing (eg my silver sneakers) that they find too conspicuous. Thanks, and yes I need to make the next appointment at the time of cutting I think

Style Detective - thanks for the nice long response. Yes I'm trying to decide between those two - and I agree the sides (and back too) need to be shorter if I'm going to go short.

Shiny - what a gorgeous things for me to read - a comparison with Angie! Yes, I'm almost definitely going to get highlights. I'll see if I can find some full body pics. I think I have one from a month ago.

Taylor and Angie - thanks!

anchie

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I would play with different short hairstyles before giving up. Maybe you find one that you really like, and if you don’t, you can always grow it out later.

lyn67

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Too early to give up on the short! I have always the same problem, cannot stand to have hair in my eyes and I wear glasses! Sow I cannot grow my fringe that long like Angie - I just cut it shorter but diagonal/asymmetric from one side to another-(so not an even horizontal line!) and it kind of works! Love your back cut, too! (Or you can go overall much shorter and try spiky with product?)

anne

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Just quickly, here's a closer to full body pic for shiny

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Staysfit

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With short hair I needed a trim every three weeks! It’s a lot of upkeep. If you color your hair also, your hair stylist becomes your best friend. You should factor that into your decision....

Anonymous

Ditto StyleDetective The salons always have hair mags out, so why not, on a day before your appointment (so you're not under pressure) look through for ideas too.

RobinF

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I like it at today's length! I like the wispy bangs you have now, what about growing out most of them but keeping some light choppy bangs? In the pictures your face doesn't look particularly square to me, more of an oval and I believe ovals can wear their hair almost any way they want

Angie

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My hair does not grow fast, and I need a trim every 6 weeks. Maybe you will too?

Anne, you have exquisite skin, and I've been saying that for years!

texstyle

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I have to say I just don't like the pinned back look - it looks like you are trying to grow out the fringe, so in that case I'd probably say to grow it out or commit to quite a bit shorter style. Going shorter and getting trims constantly may not be in your ideal routine though.

I cut my own fringe and have for many years. Sometimes it is longer, sometimes not. I pull down a small section of hair in front just below nose and twist the hair first so it's not a perfect straight across cut, then I very slightly cut up into it, but never any shorter that the lowest part of my nose. I don't have a very "wide" fringe as I also have a squarish face shape and I feel that a "wide" fringe is not the most flattering.

shiny

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Thanks for the full length -I really like the short on you!

Looking at this again, I see you have a lot of wave in your hair? Do you blow it dry or air dry it? If you were to grow it longer to tuck behind your ear, would you be okay blow drying it straight every day? Because you might have to, I'm thinking....

Here's a couple of pics of me when my hair is shorter. It's quite short in the back and then just short enough in front that I can still tuck behind the ears. My hair is also quite wavy like yours. To get this look I do have to blow dry, especially the front bang there. I actually have a cowlick there! But I've "trained" it over the years to lay like it does, side-swept across the forehead. (AKA beating it into submission with a blow dryer and sometimes a flat iron...)

If you prefer to air dry, I'm thinking keep it shorter as it'll be so much easier and the fringe won't be driving you nuts! I have had a pixie in the past and loved the wash and go benefit.

I agree your face is more oval than square. Mine is round, which means my forehead isn't that high, so I prefer the long bangs side parted on me. I also like that it kinda cuts my cheek area (the widest part of my face) in half when it's longer and untucked. You have a nice oval shape and look good with your forehead showing as I think it balances out your face well. I also have a weak chin and shorter neck, so like to draw the attention to my eyes, which I think the longer side-swept bang does.

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Becky

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I also hate having my hair in my face. I do have a fringe. When I've just gotten my hair cut, it is short enough not to interfere with my specs. As it grows, I tend to sweep it to the side and spray it to keep it there. I do need my hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks.

JAileen

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I think having your hair one length, so you can tuck your hair behind your ears would look good on you, and your hair wouldn’t drive you crazy.

My hair is very short. I get it cut every four weeks. As I’m leaving my appointment, I go ahead and make the next appointment.

Angie

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Anne & Becky, I know ALL too well how a fringe can get in the way of specs! I had that in-between stage last year - and nearly chopped my growing fringe right off again because it's desperately annoying. This year I'm over the hump, and my specs AND the wave do a great job of staying out my eyes.

Suz

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Oooh, I am so glad you cut it! I really think short hair works with your facial features and bone structure, Anne. I love it in #2. And I do understand about the fringe. When mine got into my eyes I had to shorten it.

Gigi

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I definitely think you can rock short hair, so I would certainly not give up just yet. It might take some experimentation with cuts and styling before you hit on what works for you. When I started to embrace my natural wave, it took me a good couple of years before I figured out what worked with my hair. Hopefully it won't take so long for you.

When I wore my hair short, I needed a trim every four weeks, so yes, upkeep is definitely something that has to be a priority. Short cuts can lose their shape quickly.

As for the bangs...that's a toughie! Since you've already had maybe six weeks (?) of time to grow them, I would probably recommend continuing on that road and growing them longer so you can tuck them behind your ear. Maybe look at hairstyle pics online to get an idea of what an overall cut could be for that look, and take them in to your hairdresser when you get your trim. If you don't like the look once your bangs are grown out, you can always cut to a very short fringe at that point. I'm just thinking that since you've already got several weeks of growth in, you might as well make use of it.

anne

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Anchie and Lyn - I like your suggestions to play with shorter styles,

Staysfit - I hope I tend more towards Angie (6 weeks between cuts) than you. 3 weeks would be a deal breaker for me, for financial reasons.

Thanks for the (many) skin compliments Angie. DH likes my skin too, though there are some less good aspects of it that the photos don't show.

Will continue with responses later...

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I love your haircut in pic 2, Anne. I think it really suits you!

Bijou

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You have such a pretty face that having your hair short really showcases that.

My vote is to get it cut similar to #2, just shorter, so that it grows into #2 by about week 5. You look gorgeous with the hair pins, so that is a good look when you want the hair out of your face.

My close friend has beautiful hair and had it cut short. It looks amazing, really stylish - both her daughters cried when she came home... kids!

Bennett

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First off: well said, lisa p!

I love your short hair and fringe so much, I hope you find a way to make it work. You will need to commit to a haircut schedule as a first step, then product and pins when needed. Where are your new glasses?

anne

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Now I am feeling sad because I can't find the full picture that I cut to get the full length one of me (I had cut my daughter out of it and now I can't find the original) Anyway... [ETA - found on whatsapp. PHEW]

I spent ages trying to find a picture with a shorter fringe from the past.not much luck there. I also took some of my with no product in my hair.

This shows that I don't have naturally wavy hair - it's quite straight. I also took some to show what the fringe currently looks like.

Seems like there's a bit of difference between the cut off and grow out camps!

Bennett. I had nearly forgotten the new glasses! Tucked away in my bedside table!

Thanks to everyone who as commented! I really appreciate it.

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