Please help me make over my mop top?

RoseandJoan

Hello again, serial poster here!

This is the one post I have deliberately delaying. After having DD2 seven months ago my hair started to fall out badly and I've not had my hair processed in this time for fear of making the situation worse.

My hair has started to recover (although I've now got a baby fringe and side burns) and I feel ready to visit the stylist.

In the past I have had everything from a dramatic red bob to a crop the colour of Coca Cola and very long and blond locks.

Here is a close up of my face shapehttp://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/RoseandJoan/?action=view&current=DSC02342.jpg

Can you help make over my mop top? My only criteria is that it takes minimal styling time.

With Thanks

Julie

16 years ago

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33 replies

Latest reply was from Tanya

anne

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Julie - is there a link to your face pic?

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Edited to add the link. I was distracted by the kids, well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Bumping, I would really appreciate any suggestions.

16 years ago

medusa

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Julie, I'm hopeless with hair style prediction so I'm sorry I don't have anything useful to add. I think that you will get some good suggestion though, some of the other women here seem to be good at this.

16 years ago

Louise

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I can't view the photo x

16 years ago

Maya

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Is your hair curly or wavy? I'm unfortunately a bit useless when it comes to curls and waves, but I will say that you have such a pretty face and dainty features that I can't think of anything you CAN'T wear. You would look really fabulous in a short messy crop. Would you be willing to cut off a lot or no?

16 years ago

Maya

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Oh, also wanted to say that you need to fix the link (add a space between shape and the URL)! Loulou, just delete the "shape" out of the URL.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Thanks for the feed back about the link!

http://s575.photobucket.com/al.....C02342.jpg

My hair is naturally wavy and I would be happy to cut allot off.

16 years ago

elpgal

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I have no ideas for you, but just wanted to add that I adore your wavy hair. Maybe Rena will chime in with some input..

16 years ago

bella

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Here are some suggestions:
http://www.easy-hairstyles.com.....y-hair.jpg
http://gimps.de/pictures/album.....styles.jpg
http://www.hairstyles-haircuts.....-hair1.jpg
http://www.shortcurlyhair.net/.....mages1.jpg

I am sure Taylor could chime in to tell you how easy or difficult to style any of these looks are.

16 years ago

Anonymous

I like the sound of a short messy red chop.

16 years ago

taylor

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bella, I was blown away with your choices.:)..That Meg Ryan photo was the EXACT look I was thinking of for R&J

R&J, You are so very pretty, and I would highly recommend doing something along the Meg Ryan lines or similar...My suggestion is to pick some photos that you like in both cut AND color and bring them to your stylist...they are best able to advise because he/she can accurately determine what you and your hair are capable of, and how much up keep and time you want to invest:)....Good luck and have fun...You have such LOVELY features!!

16 years ago

medusa

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Ooooh, I like the idea of the Meg Ryan cut! Julie, you actually have a somewhat similar face shape to Meg Ryan - I think that kind of cut would suit you. And it would draw attention to your beautiful eyes.

16 years ago

greenglove

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I also love the Meg Ryan cut for your hair and the other 2 after that, Bella is great at finding things. You are so pretty and your hair looks nice as it is in the picture!

16 years ago

Anonymous

I agree, your hair looks nice as is. You are so pretty.

16 years ago

Misia

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Taylor is so right,you should take her advice,I'm also a hairstylist (barber) and I do like Meg Ryan's hair for you,I think you hair now is to long for you so go and get a haircut and make sure to show us!

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

I love the Meg Ryan cut, special thanks to Bella, Taylor and Rena for your suggestion and to everyone who has left a comment.

I'm off to make an appointment now.

This forum is the best.

Julie

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to comment earlier, Julie. It’s hectic around here! Are you happy with your new do?

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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I've managed to get a cancellation on Wednesday, the stylist was best man at my wedding and is usually booked six weeks in advance. I will post a photo of the results after the appointment.

I hope your able to grab a little me time here and there Angie, are you this busy at the start of every new season?

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

That’s great, Julie. Do you know what you want to do with your hair? I love the idea of you as a redhead!

Sept to Jan is my very busy time. It’s dominant season around here and it’s client after client plus holiday wear. Fun though! Thanks for asking about that.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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I loved being a red head but unfortunately it didn't love me, the colour repeatedly faded after a couple of washes. I also found I had to wear quite allot of make-up.

I think the look I will ask for will be similar to this in terms of cut
http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/b.....u-jour.htm

I'm hoping this cut will work when my hair is wavy, curled or worn straight.

I'm still a little unsure of the colour.

Thanks again for your assistance.

16 years ago

Anonymous

That is beautiful. I can definately see that on you!

16 years ago

Ana

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I think the Meg Ryan or Plum Sykes cuts would look great. If not red, maybe you should just go with some highlights. Can't wait to see photos.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Just been on the website ukhairdressers.com and have totally fallen for this look, I just hope the forum approves
http://www.ukhairdressers.com/.....p?R1=11993

Edit: plus the side view
http://www.ukhairdressers.com/.....yl1=Revlon Professional

Do you like the cut? Do you hink the gold colour could work?

16 years ago

medusa

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Julie, the look from the UK hairdressers site is great, and I think it would be adorable on you. Great idea.

I don't know about hair color, I'm ignorant about that.

16 years ago

Sarah

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I like any of the curly cropped looks. I think if you don't change to a red, maybe you should have the color brightened a bit. Even if you just add highlights.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Thank you for all of your help, I will sleep on this tonight but I think I have found my latest hairstyle. I would not have gone in this direction with out the help of the forum, your assistance has been greatly appreciated.

16 years ago

shana

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Wow, I love that last one you posted. I think it will fit so well with your modern/romantic look!

16 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Yes! That’s lovely. Is your hair really that curly, Julie?

16 years ago

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