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Sal

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I am a bit bored with my current hairstyle. But I don't know which direction to go.

Background

My hair is plentiful, wavy but not curly, and medium (not fine, not thick)
I am naturally mousy dark blonde with the odd grey streak.
I prefer to be blonder than my natural colour. My natural colour feels too ashy for my preferences. My family is late to go grey and my Dad didn't grey until well into his 60s.

Preferences

I am lazy with my hair. But I am open to new ways of styling and purchase of new tools.
If I go short currently, I can't be too blonde as I don't want the dark at the back and blonde at the front look
I do suit short hair but can't do a pixie style
I believe I am a Kibbe Flamboyant natural and strongly done/straightened/classic/edgy hairstyles don't feel like me. I like it to look natural and relaxed in terms of style and colour.
I go to the gym, yoga and run/cycle walk and love the beach so wash and wear is important.

I think inspiration photo 1 is similar to my current style (and 2).
3 is more of a shag with bangs/fringe? I like it though.
Pic 4 and 5 are current photos of me (hair almost unstyled).
6 post a hairdresser visit a few years back.
7 Shorter
8 I think similar (2019)
9 Longest it has been in ages in lockdown 2020

Ideas or recommendations would be welcomed.

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slim cat

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I like your current hair length - maybe playing with shape will work out. The photo #3 looks like a fun option.
I’m with you on calling my natural hair color as not the most becoming ( mousy with enough grey ). Blond , warm blond colors suit you very well. Hope your hairdresser is into trying some new things that will work out for you.

Sal

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Thanks SlimCat. Maybe I need a styling lesson - I do like the mid length too as I don't know that I want long......

rachylou

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I come at this backwards… what can your stylist do? My hair is wavy but *can* wash-and-wear curl with the right cutting technique. It tbh, took 8 years for my *new* stylist to learn the technique. So it was eight years before I got a curly cut again, lol …

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like your idea of pic 3. It looks like a style that could be cut from where you're at now (although maybe yours is a little bit shorter). I think it would look good on you, and the bangs/fringe plus a little layering would be fun for a change.

Helena

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I love pic 2 or 3 for you ... Pic 1 is cute but a bit too "done" I think for what you described ... I agree the length works on you or you can go a bit shorter; I think you just need that shaping at the end ... Basically what slim cat said

Sal

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Thanks Rachy - I think my stylist could do most styles - she 's pretty experienced.

Sharan - I thought so too. My hair does do the tousled thing quite well. And it grows quickly.

Helena - thanks - I think at the moment it feels wild but too unstyled.

I have to be careful that I don't just want the young face of the hair models...

YKK

9 suits you pretty well.

Runcarla

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I like the idea of #3 (curtain bangs, long face framing layers) and maybe after layering let it grow a little longer (so you can tie it back off your neck for summer and sports). I’m including 4 inspo pics - 1-3 for layering ideas, but one (the 4th) for texture. The smooth style isn’t so wash and wear, but #4 is a little ‘sea salt’ texture IYKWIM, and I think your hair might look that way if left to air dry.

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rachylou

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What would you think of a flip?

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LJP

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I follow an American stylist named Jayne Matthews - her IG is jayneedosalon ( I think - obv can’t check while on my phone typing ) -who specializes in razor cutting 70’s inspired shags . She does really cool things with bangs . I could see one of her bobs working for you.

kellygirl

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I like the long layers that Runcarla shows. I think that would be great on you!

Sal

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YKK - 9 is a bit wild....that's five months without a colour....

Thanks Carla - I like 2 and 4 here - and yes my hair would do this pretty well.

I like the flip Rachy but I don't want to use curling tongs daily....but maybe?

Following her now LJP - some good inspo there. I have warned my stylist I might want a change and will send her some pics. She's been cutting my hair for about 15 years so knows it well.

Thanks Kelly. Longer is good in that I can tie back for lazy days and sport. I just have to like it enough down to not default to that look.

Jessikams

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Agree with Lisa! 3 is cute and it sounds like it could work with your hair. I am always amazed at the texture brought out by a razor cut and a few layers.

Jaime

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Hmm, I like your hair at the chin rather than longer, and truthfully it does suit you well now so longer bangs does seem like a good option.

rachylou

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I used to flip my hair with a brush… sometimes even with a brush and hair dryer… I’m really lazy, lol! It depends on your hair, I don’t suppose if one can do that.

Anonymous

I like 2 and 3 a lot for you!

Bijou

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Sal, I have always thought you have beautiful hair. Just for fun, here are some potential inspiration pictures:

Stevie Nicks - possibly too long for what you want, but I like the wash and wear and glam but rock and roll 1970's vibe
Farrah Fawcett - the ultimate 1970's hair! This is her a bit softer than the long style that made her famous.
Princess Diana - I much prefer this style to the longer waves - it looks fresh and less styled

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cat2

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My hair is similar to yours and I found that more length pulled my hair straighter, and with some good products I can approximate the look of a blow out without actually doing the blow out. Any interest in that? If so, I can post a bit more.

Irina

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You have lovely hair, Sal!
I'm probably in minority on curtain bangs - not in favor of it. I would rather see angled bangs that reaching cheekbone length on a chin length bob.

Janet

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I also really like the idea of some longer layers cut into that chin length for you — I think my hair is a similar texture but with more natural curl, and it can go triangle shaped really quickly if it’s not layered to help take some of that volume out of the ends.

I’m realizing lately that my shag cut rarely looks in pictures the way I want it to — I don’t know what to do about it. I get weird little bumps and flips that I don’t love. Part of it is summer humidity. Yuck.

texstyle

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I think I liked your hair at the slightly shorter style you had like in pic 7.

I'm not sure I'd recommend bangs for easy maintenance. I have to trim mine constantly to keep them the length I want. I also usually straighten mine using a really large curling iron because the curl is tighter on the shorter hair and unless I want to go with a overall quite wavy look, I've found it needs to be straightened (for me at least).

My hair now has turned very light (natural color after years in Texas sun) and is long now other than a very small "bang" in front that angles down to the longer hair. Not going too wide on cutting bangs is my biggest tip. If you have cowlicks, etc. in the front, that complicates things more for styling. Pic is what I spend most of my free time doing these days :-).

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RobinF

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I really like your hair in pic #6 but agree that layers could be a fun way to make a change. Your hair always looks so thick and pretty, I am surprised to hear that it is medium thickness. It is nice and long now which gives you more cutting options than if it were shorter.

Suz

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I am not at all an expert on haircuts but you do have gorgeous hair and I love the golden tones on you. My counsel about bangs with hair of similar weight/ texture is that they can bring desired attention to eyes and cheekbones but can also be tricky to style, depending on how they are cut and on humidity. It's all about what will work with your hair's natural texture and growth direction, I think.

Angie

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Sal, we have similar hair, similar hairstyles, love the '70s, and are a darker blonde these days. You might find my inspo and ideas for THE BOTH OF US interesting

How about highlighting with a darker blonde? So not as dark as your natural hair colour, but not as light as the highlights now.

I like all the lengths you're sporting here! Each fab in its own way.

I like the idea of a short fringe!

Here are some inspiration ideas. All the ones WITHOUT a short fringe are my own inspiration, actually! I want a long fringe at this point. But I am staying my natural dark blonde colour. I also have thinner hair than you do.

These styles are not achieved with a wash-and-go. They require daily styling with product and tools, unfortunately.

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Style Fan

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I like the shag with long bangs, but I don't think it is low maintenance. Bangs can go from just right to annoyingly long in one day. I have to cut my bangs every two weeks. I do it myself.
Some long layers might be a good alternative. It still gives the 70s vibe without the maintenance.
The shag is my all-time favourite haircut. It is the 70s flower child in me.

Brooklyn

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I’m not in favour of a fringe. Too much maintenance. Too hard in the humidity.

I like Angie’s inspiration pics, without the fringe. I think you could do 3 if you wanted a big change. Or go for a shaggier version of what you have now. Or a more angled version of what you have now. I prefer medium to short length on you.

Hair is very personal I think. You gotta go with what feels right for you!

Lily

Thanks for sharing this. It is very beautiful.

Sal

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Thanks Jessi - yes I agree!

Jaime - I don't think I want to go long, my hair can overwhelm me and I end up tying it back all the time.

Rachy - I only blow dry upside down and that's about it. I don't have curling irons or straighteners. There seem to be all sorts of air wraps and brushes and tools now and maybe using some would help my cause!

Thanks Suntiger

Bijou - great inspiration. I like that style on Princess Diana too- I am really open to going short as long as I could stay blonde!! I don't have the right shape face for a really cropped pixie but I could do this!!

Thanks Cat2 - I don't know that I want to go long. I always feel more like me with short or mid length hair....

Thanks Irina - I want different ideas and opinions. I do love a chin length bob but I sometimes wonder if it is the right thing with my square jaw.

Janet - humidity plays havoc - the rain has finally stopped this week and my hair suddenly looks much much silkier and better. I like your shag, and have toyed with the idea of getting one.

Thanks TexStyle - I liked this one too- thanks! Your hair looks great here and love the pic with the guitar.

Will be back with more later!

Anonymous

I like rebel streaks Very fun and interesting. Good luck with your hair journey.

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