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One more hair post then I promise I'll shut up...

Maya

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The other day I pulled my hair back in stubby pigtails (something I only do at home lest I be mistaken for a 13 year old) and I realized I kind of missed having long hair. I miss being able to pull it back and feel it on my shoulders. Not SUPER long, but shoulder length. But it occurred to me that I have never quite figured out how to get long hair to look "me"--funky and cute and not too serious.

Anyway, it so happened that I just stumbled upon this picture:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....hair-1.jpg

And realized it is what I had been looking for. So I am strongly considering canceling my appointment this Saturday and growing it. It is almost at that length in the front anyway and my hair grows fast so it won't be long before the back catches up. I won't lie: this is also more cost effective for me, and I'm all about saving money right now. And of course, without my trusted stylist by my side, I feel uneasy having anyone cut my hair right now. This will give me time to find someone new (currently looking into Arrojo studio, though I don't have $500 to see Nick!).

I know the general feeling here is that short hair is favorable, and everyone seemed to like my hair when I cut it...but the way I figure it, long hair is one of those things that I won't be able to enjoy forever. Much like mini skirts, I've got to take advantage of it while I still have youth on my side (and while my hair is in reasonably good shape).

Yay/nay?

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Latest reply was from Lena

Misia

Veteran

Maya, how long your hair is now, I mean the bottom of it?

Maya

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Renata, the longest part of my hair just reaches the base of my neck. Maybe half an inch shorter than in the picture. But the back is a lot shorter and layered.

Queen Mum

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Maya, do you see your hair holding that style? The picture is great, but that's after who knows how much time and effort into getting each strand just right... not sure it would transfer to "real life" well...

Maya

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Well, that's the point. I don't feel like it's a style that needs each strand to be right. It can just fall however it wants to and it will look fine. My hair naturally flips so the layers will probably just go whatever way they want. Correct me if I'm wrong Taylor and Renata...

This is how my hair was super long:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....ceb00k.jpg

This was my favorite long hair cut given to me by my fabulous ex-stylist but it's not very clear:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....8_1311.jpg

taylor

Veteran

Maya, I LOVE your hair long....Yay...grow it out for sure...plenty of time for short hair in your life.

Mac

Veteran

I liked you best with your long, thick hair - so lovely.

Anonymous

One reason I say cut is because your hair looks very heavy and seems to lay across one of your eyes which is distracting. Ofcourse this could only be happening in the pictures you take of yourself, which I know is not easy.
That picture you have posted for a hair style is gorgeous. However, it looks like alot of styling product has been used. Are you OK with hair that does not move very much in the wind? That is just a guess.

edit: now I see you have posted more pictures. My comment was to the style the model has. I like the picture of your hair long with bangs. I sound like your grandmother saying, Keep the hair out of your eyes! HaHa!

Dusty

(website)

I think it's cute! How good are you at doing hair? (and how cooperative is your hair at staying put? I could never get my hair to do that (although I'm sure a stylist could) but really not very good at doing hair so I have to stick with simple stuff and mostly don't fight what my hair wants to do (which is be straight at all costs). If your hair holds style well and you have the ability to make it do what you want it to do, I say go for it. You can always cut it off if you decide you don't like it.

Maya

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I don't think I'd need it to be that heavily styled, I just like the way the layers are cut. Usually when I get layers they are all even in length and very neat. These are a little shaggy and fun. Does that make sense? Since my hair does not all go in one direction, I feel like those layers would suit its natural behavior better.

The hair being in my eyes is because I had bangs, which I have since grown out. Now I just part my hair on the side and get "faux" bangs! Much better solution.

I think I just have hair ADD. I get bored so quickly! In another year, I'm sure I'll have a short style again.

Misia

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Ok, I love the haircut you posted and can see you in it. I think for growing your hair successufully you need to get haircuts in between times, and slowly you will get there. I see this all the time, when person wants to grow out their hair, and without any shaping done in between they get fed up with the idea of growing their hair longer.
So to get to that style I would get your hair more layerd inside, I mean top and front and let back grow out with it. Once you do this, I mean adding layers, your back is going to look longer, because you will loose that bobby look, at least that what I think your hair looks like now, can you take a picture of your haircut now, and I will have a better idea how you should go about this.

taylor

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Hair ADD:)...If I posted photos you guys would see blonde, brown,and highlights all within one month....it's fun being a girl:) I get bored too...

Anonymous

That is something Taylor!!!

Maya

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That's funny Taylor! I guess since I can't really color my hair, I'm more scissor happy. otherwise I'm sure I would be swapping out colors too! Lucky you that you have so many options

Renata, thanks for your valuable input! You're right, I'll see about getting it shaped in the near future. I can post pictures tomorrow perhaps.

Right now because it is so long and heavy, it just looks like a boring uncool bob.

Anonymous

Your hair is never boring. It's beautiful. You could not cut it and it would be absolutely beautiful. You're very lucky to have such a gorgeous head of hair. Enjoy it!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I loved your hair long and choppy too, Maya. My suggestion would be to get it shaped and grow a little length - which is what I think our pros Renata and Taylor are suggesting too.

cciele

Veteran

Another vote for long and shaggy! I like how you look with long hair.

marianna

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I really like you with long hair too. VERY pretty.

Maya

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OK, thanks ladies for not shoving an apple in my mouth after all my numerous hair posts. Not being a makeup girl, hair is VERY important to me!

taylor

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Your hair should be important....It frames your pretty face:)

marianne

Maya, I vote long hair too. I understand your desire for visual interest, but long hair looks great on you, it suits your age, and you already have quite a bit of funkiness going on
I like that cut in the pic with the colorblock dress.

rute

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Please don't shut up! I like you posts!
The hair do on the photo is lovely, I'm sure you will find another hairdresses for less than $500! I prefer to find a good hairdresser for less and go frequently than am expensive one and never have the money to go!

chewyspaghetti

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That's a really cute style, Maya. I can totally see you rocking that.
Can you believe that this guy I am trying to have cut my hair books his own appointments- not through the salon? I left him a message Monday, and he hasn't called me back yet. My hair is driving me crazy!

Vani

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Ooh, that would look super awesome on you Maya. In fact, that's the haircut I've been bugging my stylist for but she keeps grounding me with facts about my hair - too thick, shorter it is the more maintenance it will require etc. But your hair seems like it will be able to handle the hairstyle very well. But to others' point - to get it to look exactly like in the picture some amount of styling tools and products will be needed.

AlexSue

I think your hair looks amazing long! I wish that mine was so straight and shiny.

RoseandJoan

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I was unable to see the photos this morning Maya but I love the texture of the John Frieda style. Would you be able to incorporate that texture into your current length of hair?

You are lucky that you suit your hair both long and short.

Queen Mum

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Maya, I really like you with long hair too... you have gorgeous thick hair.

Maya

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Ha, I'm delighted to hear you say that queenie because I actually do not have thick hair at all! At best it's medium but probably closer to fine. I'll be very happy if I have created that illusion!

My hair is too heavy to do much of anything with currently. I may go in sometime to see if they can touch up the layers but keep the overall length. Here is a quick pic I snapped this morning for Renata (sorry about the schmucky cell phone quality):

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....hoto-7.jpg

Khris, is this going to be the short haircut you were thinking of? I'm champing at the bit to see you in it, so I'm just going to keep asking until you get it.

taylor

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Yep, Maya...Have the interior layers trimmed, keep the length:)

Lena

Maya, I'm of no help because I like your hair both long and short. Plus I also have hair ADD

Good luck!!! I think this style would look terrific on you. And it's fun to style, too.

I've attempted this style before, and in my experience, finding the right product for your hair type helps a great deal. Something to give enough texture ad hold, but not too heavy. I think you mentioned finding something that worked well from Aveda?