Haircut suggestions - Help!!!

Perhaps its because I'm in hot, humid Charlotte right now, and hy hair is HUGE. Perhaps its because I'm trying to grow out my pixie, and I'm right about to hit the awkward stage I have been dreading. Perhaps its because I'm having a day when I feel washed up and unhip.

Whatever the reason, Im having a moment when I'm just hating my haircut and how its framing my face. Enough to post with my cellphone while Im on the road, and ask for help.

You all - I need help. I will cut, perm, gel, spray...can you tell me what i can do to my hair? I used to be an UWP, at least where my hair was concerned, and i want to have that back.

Pic 1 - used to look like this
Pic 2 - now

If its not the haircut, I will take other suggestions too.

Thanks in advance for what i know will be fabulous suggestions!

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13 years ago

Suz

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Well, I am totally biased, you know. And I won't be very helpful. I am going to say, forget about growing it out. It looks FABULOUS in #1!!! Get a trim.

Okay. Now I will clear the stage for those who can be more helpful.

Transcona Shannon

I'm a fellow pixie lover here like Suz and I really like how it looks in #1. Are you committed to growing it out?

KathyL

I love your pixie style. Another vote for a trim unless you really want to grow it out. If you're looking to grow it out, maybe color it to add some UWP feel like Una. Or some nice barrettes or headbands to pull it out of your face until it gets past the awkward stage.

merwoman

Sorry - I'm with the crew that's for cutting your hair!

Do you have a pic with hair when it was longer?
You have such a beuatiful face that it seems you really suit your hair short.
Here's another thought - until you make a decision to cut...get some styling products. I find when my hair is needing a cut, that some mousse or gel application wil help mold it into submission.

Queen Mum

I know it seems counter productive, but I really do think that even while growing out, you need to be getting regular trims. It looks to me like you need a good thinning through the top and front to take some of the weight out. Let your hairdresser know where you are wanting to go, and let him/her work it into that direction. It may not be as fast as just going cold turkey off haircuts, but you'll feel much better through the process.

Janet

I agree with QM, but I also have to add that I really like your hair in #1.

I get bored with my hair quite easily, so I keep changing it every year or so. It grows like mad. Are you in a place where you want change enough to wait for it to grow out, or do you want to stick with what you know looks great? It certainly looks like you could pull off nearly any style you choose -- your face shape and features are lovely.

Beth Ann

To grow or not to grow.....

Regardless of the decision you make, you need to remember that you have shiny, healthy hair and a beautiful, even features. This means you have a lot of options. In the meantime, I've become a great fan of Moroccan oil and use it regularly on my hair in these humid months. It smooths the hair without build up.

RunnerChick

Active Member

Well - looks like the pixie is getting a lot of love. Thanks, ladies!

As it happens, I like it quite a bit, BUT the thing that led to my considering to grow it out are (a) I went to 2 Indian weddings this year, and looking at the beautiful Indian women in their saris and longer hair made me feel silly in *my* sari and short hair, and (b) I have had my hair short for so long that I thought I would try something different.

As my hair started growing, though, I started feeling more on the fence. I now think I am going to make a haircut appointment for this weekend if I can. I think I'm bringing pixie back. Stay tuned (In the meantime, THANKS EVER SO MUCH for weighing in!).

xo,
RC

ETA: Sorry to have posted and run earlier, but it turns out that I did not have good cel reception for the rest of the afternoon!

Echo

I have to go with the majority here; your hair looks fantastic short! It really flatters your face. But I understand how frustrating it can be to grow it out, too, and if you are committed to long hair then you will only be disappointed if you cut it. It is SO much easier to go from long to short than back again!

catgirl

I have had my hair in that cut before. I grew it out to an asymmetrical very short angled wedge cut which was really fun - short on one side, long on the other. Looked like I had the short side tucked behind an ear. When my hair was that short it HAD to be thinned out - yours looks similar to mine!

Something like this:

http://images.search.yahoo.com.....#038;name=...+hairstyle+bob+haircut+asymmetrical+bob+angled+bob+haircut+photo&p=short+asymmetrical+angled+bob&oid=b80b0a71a1cc52cb24092434ce6f7cdb&fr2=&fr=mcafee&tt=...%2Bhairstyle%2Bbob%2Bhaircut%2Basymmetrical%2Bbob%2Bangled%2Bbob%2Bhaircut%2Bphoto&b=0&ni=48&no=19&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=11fijj47m&sigb=13pcc446r&sigi=126lv5it0&.crumb=fOu5baqHQEr

or this:

http://images.search.yahoo.com.....i&.crumb=fOu5baqHQEr

You have a beautiful face shape!

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