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I'm thinking of cutting my hair

Astrid

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For a few weeks I've been thinking about a new haircut. I like my hair some days, but recently it bugs me most of the time.

I'm not sure if I just need to refresh the cut and maybe even the layers out a bit (my longest layer in the back goes down to my bra strap), or if I should cut more off - to shoulder length or maybe even shorter? I really like Aida's new do, although mine wouldn't look that way, they are more wavy than curly.

I don't really have any inspirational pics, but what do you think?

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krishnidoux

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STOP!!! I vote refresh your current length. Have some layers done for a shape change.
KEEP THE LENGTH! Your hair is so beautiful. And so are you!

(Even if you cut your hair super short you will be beautiful. My advice is only on a style standpoint, considering your general style, clothes cuts and proportions. And based on my own preferences...)

Astrid

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Thanks. I guess that would be the best thing, refresh it to see if I'm still bothered by it afterwards. I agree that the long hair fits my style, so that's something to consider.

Mo

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Astrid, me too!! I think the FL humidity is getting to mine. I vote refresh with new layers as well.
I am thinking of bringing up my layers some and losing about 4 inches. I must confess to not having a cut in 5 months, though, so it's definitely time.
Have you waited too long for a trim, or are you just in the mood for a change?

Freckles

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Late to the party but I agree. You have such gorgeous hair and it really suits your style.

ManidipaM

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I'd play around a bit before taking the plunge... but I also think you'd look *ravishing* in a close-to-the-head curly crop or wavy pixie.

Janet

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I vote refresh and take some length off. You can always see how that feels and go from there.

Must be that time. My hair is too long right now, and I'm trying to decide what to do when I visit my stylist next week.

Astrid

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Mo, I think I will do the same, refresh and bring the layers up a bit. I'm not sure how much length I want to lose, but definitely a bit. My last cut was four months ago, so I've definitely waited too long. Although I'm also in the mood to change things up a bit.... It's both I guess.

Thanks Freckles!

annagybe

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I'm trying to grow out my hair. I also vote refresh. A new stylist for me also helped things.

DeclawedJaguar

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A good haircut can be incredibly invigorating and refreshing.

I had long (mid-back) hair for most of my life, and it used to drive me crazy. It was also wavy like yours and looked best loose, but I run hot and having a thick blanket of hair over my neck and shoulders made me sweat like mad. So I'd end up with the hair pulled back most of the time, which was not a great look on me. Long story short (pun not intended), I cut it to shoulder length, and then just kept going shorter with every haircut, eventually ending up with a pixie cut. I never imagined such a short cut could look good on me or work for my wavy hair, but it did.

My main point is, don't be afraid to try something different. If you don't like it, you can always grow it out. But you may end up with something unexpected and delightful.

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Astrid

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Thanks Manidipa. I think playing around with it a bit will be best. And not losing too much length at once. I once went from over shoulder length to a pixie, that was fairly extreme. I'd love something like the pic below, but my hair would never look like this without some styling and I'm too lazy to do a lot with my hair. I'm sure I don't want to go back to a pixie though. Although it might look better with my more feminine style. When I last had a pixie I only wore hoodies and jeans.

Thanks Janet. I'm looking forward to see what you'll do with it.

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Astrid

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Thanks Anna. I haven't changed my stylist in some time, maybe I should.

DeclawedJaguar, that's so true! When I got a pixie for the first time, it was mainly because I didn't know what to do with my hair. It's more manageable now and I know what I should avoid (mainly blowdrying and brushing), so that's not a problem any longer. I never pull my hair back, so I don't really need the length to do an updo or anything. My friends often say I should braid it or something to change it up a bit, but I never managed to do anything with it without looking strange IMO. I know that it'll grow out if I don't like it, but I remember the very awkward length between pixie and bob when I last had to do it and I really don't want to repeat that....
ETA: Looks great!

Parsley

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Astrid, You have such beautiful hair!
I think it would look pretty around shoulder length with some layers, and wouldn't be too high maintenance, if you really want a change.

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Astrid

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Thanks Parsley! This wouldn't be high maintenance, I agree. And it would be a lot shorter than now.

Amy

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I agree with the others. A good stylist and can make a few strategic layers and a little shortening seem like a major change.

I'm trying to grow my hair out and was worried that I'd feel unkempt during the entire ordeal. I see my stylist every month and a half and somehow, she doesn't take off much length, but shapes it with a few strategic snips and I feel as if I've got a brand new fun hairdo.

If, after the refresh, it doesn't seem dramatic or fun enough, you can always go back!

Astrid

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Thanks Amy. You're right, I'll start with a small change to see how I feel about it. Good to hear that the growing out process seems to work well for you. I think that was my mistake, not going often enough for some adjusting when I grew it out.

Also, just for fun, me with a pixie. It's a picture of a picture, so not the best quality.

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JR

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I have a thing for curly hair, so I would be sorry to see you lose it all. I think your plan of just backing up a bit is a great one. On the other hand, hair grows back...

But keep enough to keep the curls/waves/wonderful distinctiveness of your hair.

Angie

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Another yay for refresh! I vote a style like Jonesy or Aida's current new curly chops. Fun, Astrid!

lyn*

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Astrid - do you live with your parents? Make sure they're on board with it. For my last 5 years of short hair, my mother harps on me EVERY DAY about how terrible it is; so it's very disheartening, even though -I- like it short. Word of advice

Astrid

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Thanks JR! Yes, it's important not to cut too much. Especially if you don't cut them dry.

Thanks Angie! I'll post some pictures when it's done.

Thanks Lyn - that really IS disheartening. I don't live with my parents, I moved out three years ago. My mum always liked my hair better short, my dad long - but they didn't say anything about it either way.

Scarlet

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I would add more layers but not loose too much length. Just my opinion, but I feel long hair suits you for now. I can definitely picture more layering going on though.

san

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You look beautiful with short or long hair. I would love to see it like Aida's new do. You like to wear scarfs on your neck and it seems like it would be nice to have your hair off your neck. You really do have beautiful hair.