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Thinking about going short!

Dawn

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I have an appointment for a long-overdue haircut next week, and lately I have been really hankering after a short haircut. I'd love a haircut something like this: http://www.short-hair-styles-m.....es-05.html but what I am wondering about is how much maintenance that sort of haircut requires. I'm very much a 'get up in the morning and pay 2 minutes attention to my hair' girl, and I really don't want to change that routine (as I love my sleep). Also would this hairstyle suit me? (This is what I look like- http://s396.photobucket.com/al.....C11263.jpg)

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Latest reply was from Inge

Lee Hovey

I am no cosmotologist, but I think a short style like that looks best on a round face shape. You have a longer (maybe oval?) face shape. What about a simple bob cut so it is just longer than the base of your ears?

I am very much a long hair maintenance girl myself. I shower at night and go to bed with it wet, wake up and put a comb through it and done. I find one length bobs are the best for this.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hmm. Hard to say. I can’t really see the hairstyle. But I do think you’d look super with a shorter do.

Amanda

I think you can definitely find a short hair cut that would look great with your face shape. I have a long face and have worn short hair several times. Your hair stylist should be able to explain what style of short cut would work best with your face shape.

As for ease of care, it really depends on the style. Again something to discuss with your stylist. I have been very clear with my stylist that I don't want a high maintenance style and she is always able to give me a great cut that doesn't take too much work to maintain. That said, I do usually need to do something -- often add a styling gel or something like that.

ChristineB

I think you look quite similar to Kristen Dunst, maybe you're a little narrower through the cheekbones than she is. Anyway, I would suspect any hairstyle that looks good on her would look good on you. Short hair would be adorable for you. Definitely talk to your stylist about your needs, and I'm sure they'll be able to help you out.

tarzy

Veteran

You have a beautiful face! I think short hair might work really well for you. It looks like your hair has a little wave and body, so I would think you'd be able to do a lot of styles. I just went fairly short and it was a little shock at first, even though I've been going shorter and shorter each time. But it's so incredibly easy to style - I really love it.

But of course, the key is to find a fantastic stylist. Do you have someone you trust?

Dawn

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Yeah, my hairdresser is quite good and she's always managed to do a good job on my hair. Last time I went in for a haircut, she was trying to persuade me to go short.

I'm really looking forward to getting my hair cut; it's time for a change as I have had shoulder-length hair for the last four years, and I want to do something to celebrate my last semester of university too.

Violet

I think you could definitely do a short cut. The amount of styling time depends on . the type of cut and your hair type. Take as many pictures as you can so your stylist has a good idea of what you want.

A couple of times I have gotten around 4-6 inches cut and it's really fun to go from long hair to short hair. Good for you for trying something new! Can't wait to see pictures!

NCyogini

You're so cute!! You have such a pretty face. I think you would look SUPER with short hair. Cutting hair short-short can be very liberating!!

Just so I said it... I sported a very, very short pixie cut for several years. It was so easy to do on a daily basis but required frequent and semi-expensive haircuts. ($50+ tip every 5-6 weeks...) It added up fast. That was really the only downside to short hair... I think it's worth it when it looks totally fab.

If you cut it short, please post photos! You'll be a stand-out everywhere you go.

Ariadne

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I just cut my hair short and I absolutely love it. It takes about 2 minutes to style and that's with blow drying. I will probably go even shorter ont he next cut and that'll be even faster to style. I had short hair for years before that. It's hands down my favourite way to wear hair. I HATE to spend more than 5 minutes styling my hair, but I love having a great style. I think hair makes or breaks a look.

You'd look wonderful with short hair. If you have some natural wave the style you posted will probably be very low maintenance--you might even be able to air dry. Ultimately, talk about it with your stylist. I made a little collage in Photoshop of images I'd saved from the internet of hair cuts I liked and I printed that out in black and white and brought it in with me.

My experience is that the shorter you go, the less time it'll take to style a short cut. Longer short cuts can take a fair bit of fiddling to get them to look good and to get the style to last all day.

You do have to get more frequent hair cuts--every six weeks or less.

Dawn

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So I got my hair cut this morning in between classes. I went for a choppy short haircut, best description I could think of.The stylist was brilliant, very friendly and most importantly loves short haircuts. He encouraged going with a choppy tight cut to keep the haircut looking young but it can also be worn neatly as well for interviews. The manager insisted on taking photos of the haircut for their website's gallery as well.

Photos of the haircut- http://i396.photobucket.com/al.....1232975791
http://i396.photobucket.com/al.....1232975794

I really love having shorter hair.

NCyogini

Fantastic! You look great! It is youthful and fun- and shows off your face and those great specs. Hooray for you!

Laura

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Veteran

Love the haircut! What an amazing transformation!

My hairstyle is very similar -- I find that you can use a tiny bit of pomade (or in a pinch, a little hairspray rubbed on your hands works too) and run it across the front and sides to give it your hair a "piecey," shiny look. Very, very cute!

Violet

You look great! Love the haircut!

Anonymous

Very cute!

Tanya

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You look beautiful, so fresh and youthful. Love the new haircut!

tarzy

Veteran

You look great! Very modern and chic! Love it!

Amanda

Oh my! You look wonderful with short hair. It really shows off your face beautifully.

Dawn

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Ooh my head was freezing cold walking home from university today but I'm sure I'll get used to it or wear a hat.

ChristineB

Great cut! You look great!

Ariadne

Veteran

Wonderful! You look fantastic. I had my hair cut just like this for years and years. A bit of pomade or hair clay is great for piecing things up even more.

yublocka

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Veteran

Wow tassajara - your haircut is AMAZING!!! you look so funky and stylish!!!

Adrienne

Less is more in your case. I love the cut. It really highlights what beautiful skin and eyes and for that matter bone structure you have. Long hair sometimes really weighs a face down. I am a short hair person. I have always looked better with shorter hair. This was quite a delimna when everyone was wearing waist length hair. Guys would really annoy me when they would say "Grow your hair long" UGH

bella

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Veteran

You look so pretty!

Dawn

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Thanks everyone... Okay, I think I can say that I really am a convert to short hair. It's so low maintenance- for example, I woke up late for class today so I took a very quick shower and spent literally five seconds styling my hair with my fingers and styling wax. It also was a windy day and I didn't have to worry about knotty hair or anything like that.

I've received favourable reactions from my friends and acquaintances with the exception of one person who thought it was perfectly acceptable to make rude comments about my hair and sexuality in front of a large group of my friends. Bah, I hate rude people.

All in all, I love it. I think I have finally found a haircut that suits me and my lifestyle. Yay!

Maya

Veteran

It looks awesome on you Tass. I'm late but your features are definitely suited to short hair.

And whoever made those rude comments is either crazy or stupid.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Gorgeous! You are a true pixie. Love it and enjoy:-)

Anonymous

So pretty. With the short hair your features are a great focus.

Inge

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BEAUTIFUL Dawn!!
That first picture reminds me of Jean Seberg. It's amazing how this short do accentuates your features. You have beautiful eyebrows, by the way. And your glasses look even better now as well.

Please don't let that rude remark bother you too much. You look gorgeous!