Space Chick Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) I have booked an appointment with my hairdresser tomorrow and don't know what to do. Here is a summary of me now: I'm 35, podgy but not really fat (size 14-16 and 5'5''), I currently have just past shoulder length highlighted hair with a fringe which is quite curly/frizzy. I have a fairly round face with a high forehead. I have tried straighteners but truthfully do not have the time or inclination to spend that long on my hair, so usually its tied back in a pony tail. I am thinking about getting it all cut off. I want something where I can wash my hair in the shower, maybe stick the hairdryer on it for 2 minutes, but something that I don't need to worry about. I can't be bothered with hours on my appearance (I never wear make up either) I have better things to do with my time. Here is a photo of me at the moment. (With my beloved Donna) If I get it all cut off, will I look too fat and will it be harder to manage because of the frizz? I'm also thinking about going back to a bright auburn colour, as really liked that (Not that different to Donnas feather colours ). Thanks Omleteers, I love that you can ask anything on here and will get honest, impartial advice!! Edited September 17, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 ooooh Debs, need to see a pic of you with your hair down, difficult to give my opinion when I don't have all the info Ask Cookiemonster !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is a side on photo with my hair down, and was the only one I can find so its not great (why are all my recent photos with the girls ) The attractive/photogenic one is Sarah-Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 You need to ask Angels4 (Mark) he's some high-falutin' hairdresser sort in the States Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 When I went from having waist length hair to a short crop-I asked the hairdresser if she thought it would look ok. She said that when people with long hair keep it in a ponytail then of course short hair suits them as the tied back hair gives the same sort of look as short hair. Going by your pics I would say that short hair would look good on you considering I thought you had short hair in the top pic Go for it-it will look good Also the new colour will make you feel like you've had a complete makeover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Yeah go for it. That's all I ever do with my hair - wash it, blast it with the hair drier, that's it. With yours being quite curly, it should give it a bit of lift. If you liked the colour before, then def do it. Can't wait to see the results If you hate it I'll buy you a hat until it's all grown again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Def go for it. I went from waist length hair to a crop - best decision ever. Two minutes with a hair dryer, blob of texture wax and its done! You will be able to play around with colour more if you want to and show off all your new pairs of earrings better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Yes - go for it! Hair always grows anyway so it's not forever if you don't like it. But I think you will - after the first 2 mins when you think OMG... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ask Cookiemonster !! Why ask me I am no expert.. :lol: I have just recently had my hair all chopped off thats all I say go for it, best thing I ever did, I was constantly tying my hair back, it was down my back, its now a short REDbob, I am having it cut again soon into more of a wedge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Mine is curly too & I have been growing it for a year or so. As its got longer it's less frizzy & more ringlety, which I like - it suits my hippy vibe & I am happier with it now than I have ever been, but then I never tie it back like you do. Try it & see - at the very worse you can grow it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks guys Unless I chicken out there may be some interesting photos tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Go for it! I had really long hair and i had it all chopped it off last year - it was the best thing i ever did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I once went from waist-length hair to jaw length, then a gamine crop in just a few weeks. It's colder with short hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Debs I have had every hair cut, length and colour you can imagine. My philosophy on hair is simple: if you don't like the colour - you can change it, if you don't like the length you can cut it/grow it/buy some extensions. You are not stuck with it if you don't like it.....so I say.... GO FOR IT!!!!! And post some piccies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I vote cut and go to auburn I think it'll look really nice We could always photo edit some pictures if you're not sure...and then you'd know what to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 There are some website that do that JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ooh, I know just how you're feeling . I have short, curlyish/frizzyish hair which had been short my whole life till I spent about 5 years growing it and using straighteners. One day a year or so ago, I'd had enough and got it chopped off. It's sooooo much better - like you I don't spend much time on my appearance so it's great to just wash and go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 OH is a hairdresser and he always says that curly hair looks so much better when it is cut as curly hair. Apparently lots of hair dressers treat it the same as straight hair (when it is clearly not)! A friend of ours has had hers between chin and shoulder length and it looks lovely. Whatever he did she just has to diffuse it a bit and it falls into lovely curls! Not sure that is much help but hope it goes well Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 i say do whatever you want to do debs, as other people have said its not forever anyway. Although I had my hair cut short years ago and i couldnt cope with it! It seemed to take me longer then, then it does now. At least on a bad hair day I can do it up. But im not very good with hair anyway so what do i know. Looking forward to the pics tho, and just enjoy the 'you' time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Off off off off!! It's only hair and it will grow back. Go for a messy look with a bit of product after blasting with the hiardryer for some texture. A colour will lift you and your hair - do it!! Enjoy......and post up pics ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well guys, its done I now have very short copper hair, and will upload a pic when OH comes home from work! I like it (although I suspect OH will hate it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 can't wait to see the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Excellent Pleased you like it Looking forward to pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well done . Looking forward to the photo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yay, well done, cant wait to see the pics, *taps foot impatiently* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
