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I'm due for a haircut.  Actually I've been due for a long time.  The problem was finding someone I trust to cut my hair.  I'm not easy on the trust issues, any of them.  So after finding out that the man who used to cut my hair in Napa isn't available on sundays I had to look again. (would have worked out great when I dropped Sweetie off)
 
Then I asked Sweetie to ask the lady who cut her hair if she would do mine.  She's a semi-retired cosmetologist.  She is at home with her kids and cuts hair at home.  I figured it would help her out and I love how Sweetie's hair turned out.  I was scheduled for last sunday, but I didn't get back to St.Helena in time so this sunday I'm scheduled to have a run in with the scissors.
 
So ......... I need help deciding just how short to go.  My hair has gotten kinda long due to my procrastination with hair cuts.  It's just past my shoulders.  I know the ends for sure need to be trimmed up.  I've even found a cute pic of a shorter cut very similar to what Katie Holmes Cruise is wearing these days.  I just don't know if I want to go that short.
 
On the other hand, longer hair is more practical for ponytails and less styling in the morning.  I also thing that guys like longer hair.  (not that this one fact would be the deciding factor)  They tend to not need upkeep as much.
 
So ........... long, short, something completely different, more of the same.  I need some feedback.


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  • CreativeWoman said on Mar 11, 2009....
    Katie Holmes Bob Haircut

    Is this the haircut you are talking about?  If it is, I think you would look fantastic.  The bangs would showcase your eyes.  It would be a simple blow dry style.

    My philosophy with going shorter with my hair, is that it will always grow back.

    Have fun!

    CW
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 11, 2009....
    CW - it's a bit longer, with a more bi-level thing going on, but it does have the heavy bangs going on.  I guess I just worry that my face won't be feminine enough to pull off short hair.  Always paranoid I'll end up looking like a boy.
  • CayenneMan said on Mar 11, 2009....
        I like long hair on a woman, but then again I like short hair on a woman too.  But bottom line I prefer long hair on a woman.  Some woman can really get by with short hair especially if it's jet black and they're cute. What ever you choose in you're case would work for me, not that it matters :o)  I'm no Sasquatch, and I don't like to compliment myself but I do have nice hair and it's long. I keep it very neat, it works for me I have never had any complaints the ladies seems to like it. Sometimes I think about cutting it short to save on drying time.
       Talk about short hair ? You ever watch ' The King Of Queens ?'  Did you ever see the episode where they decide to sell her hair to the wig guy ?  After she got her hair cut short, some said she looked like Pete Rose !    Some woman need to be careful there. Ha ha !
       Good luck with whatever you choose.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 11, 2009....
    CM - that's kinda what I worry about with shorter hair.  I've done shorter and it's quick with the drying and styling, but long is easier if you have to just jump out of bed and run to work.  I'll keep reading to see what others think.
  • CreativeWoman said on Mar 11, 2009....
    I've had short hair for years.  (chin length and shorter) With the right cut, you won't look anything like a boy.

    If you want to keep your hair longer, maybe try some layers?  The Jennifer that is married to Ben Affleck has a cute cut going these days.

    CW
  • evil_twin said on Mar 11, 2009....
    I like long hair and short hair on a girl. It doesn't really matter to me, but it all depends on how well the girl can pull off shorter hair. I think Nat looks really cute with short hair, but some girls look awful. And it also depends on how short exactly too.
     
    The way Nat has her hair now though, might be something that looks good on you too. It's shorter and layered, but not too short. And if you're not sure how you'll like it if it's too short, I'd probably err on the side of caution at first and see how it looks being shorter, but not that short.
     
    I know nothing about hair really, I just know what I think looks good. I'm personally not crazy about Katie Holmes new hair though.... I don't think you'd probably like that style very much....
     
    -evil_twin LA
  • the_infernal_optimist said on Mar 11, 2009....
    I think long is easier to maintain. I had a short choppy cut just after linebacker was born, and I liked it a lot (modified bob, shorter in the back, and she used a straight edged blade to cut a lot of it to give it a funkier look).

    But...long is just my default. Guys do like it, it's easy to get out of the way, and what styling? Just brush and go. Right now I'm waiting on the stupid pregnancy hormones to work themselves out of my body so I can get a perm (my hair is getting long again, but I feel like it's just kind of frumpy-plain, all one length and frizzy as hell).

    Layers are nice to give your hair some body and make it not just hang there, but they suuuuuck when you want to grow them out again. Takes forever and a lot of patience.

    CW is right though -- it's just hair; it'll grow! I once had my hair so short no strand could've been more than two inches long. Experiment if you're in the mood for it!

    ~Infernal
  • beyondtheveil said on Mar 11, 2009....
    unique- I'm with evil twin on the short hair. Women need to be careful with short hair as its the most likely to look bad if they don't have the features for it. I'd say look at the hair you like best and see if it fits your face. I don't have any idea if you have a face for short hair or not. I really like that cut cw showed in the pic. 
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 11, 2009....
    your hair needs to be middle of your neck long, layers will help lift it and give you volume, bangs definitely loooong, not relly bangs.... something that is feminine but not too long... not too short
  • cuppajava said on Mar 11, 2009....
    I think i agree with Lucy on this one Uni -I think you should go with what she says
  • quietone said on Mar 11, 2009....
    go to one of those places that impose your face on to a computer with any style then you can actually SEE it before its done. 
  • gingersoul said on Mar 11, 2009....
    Quiet........this is the best idea....:-)

    U-nee-k....i am all for long hair.....
    And i don't see you with a short cut....
    Just change your style......maybe have some long layered one sided bangs?......and some highlights?...


  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 11, 2009....
    group reply - sorry, I'm tired so I'll do a group reply.  I'm thinking of doing a modified version of the shorter hair cut.  If I like it and want to go shorter I'll go back and have more taken off.
  • travelr712 said on Mar 11, 2009....
    correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the bald look is in this season.
     
    ok, maybe not... :-D
  • Hegemone said on Mar 11, 2009....
    Uni, I think a shorter cut would work wonderful for you. I've always found that they mostly work well for me (but they do require me to do more straightening as I have frustratingly curly/wavy hair, which when I remove the weight of extra inches, tends to go crazy).  It leaves me with a lot of diversity.  I can still do "up" with a little bit of work, I can do all the way down, it takes less time to work with for straightening, it takes less shampoo and effort to wash, and I can still pull the front up and away from my face if I feel like its a pony tail type of day.
  • destinydiva said on Mar 12, 2009....
    I think the katie holmes look would be fantastic on you uni!!!!! :-) xxx
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    trav - I considered bald, but it's so hard to maintain :)
     
    Hege - well, I'm thinking a modified verson of the cut might give me those option.  As for straight, my hair is insanely straight naturally.
     
    des - thanks!
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    still think you need the length around your neck just under your jaw..... frame your face with a little more femininity rather than too short.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    Lu - well, the scissors are only 3 days away.  I think I'm going to try to do tons of layers
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    perfect but I'm serious, don't go shorter than mid neck.....  kind of like a barbara streisand straight bob with loads of layers in it...remember that do?
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    Lu - no, but I should send you a copy of the picture I found in Harpers Bazaar magazine.  It's at least mid neck long.
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    send send send...cool!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    it's at home, but I'll see if I can't take a decent picture and either send or post it
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    okay found it go to this link I think this would look awesome on you
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    Lu - Hmmm I like it.  Wish I could see a whole 360 of it.
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    it seems shorter in the back with more chunky layers... this is wake up and walk out or spend 20 minutes getting me textured easy to style... and cute also if you push the hair behind your ears.....
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    Lu - but can you ponytail it for exersize?
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 12, 2009....
    prolly not... exercise? huh? ohhh I know what you're talking about... **waggles left eyebrow**
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    Lu - NOT that [waggles eyebrows back at you]  the kind that is boring and hurts afterwards.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    BTW Lu - did you get my PM?
  • starchini said on Mar 12, 2009....

    Im a bit late on this one, but long hair is not good unless you are going to style it daily, ponytailingi t cuz its easy isnt the most flattering.  But short hair is easier to style than long hair.  I picture you with a cut that tickles your shoulder, doesnt rest on your shoulders just barely above the shoulder and some face framing layers.  : ) 

    So what did you go with?

  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 12, 2009....
    star - I'm due for the scissors on sunday, so as of yet ... nada.
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 13, 2009....
    no pm Uni? no... but then I've had my head up my ass for 10 hours at work...
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 13, 2009....
    Lu - I meant on the other email account.  But, never mind.  Oh, and I forgot the pictue of the picture.  Busy evening ;)
  • travelr712 said on Mar 13, 2009....
    wow lu, couldja get pictures? i'd really like to see that! :-P
  • secretlife said on Mar 14, 2009....
    i love that katie holmes haircut.
     
    hair grows back!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....
    SL - I'm definately going to try the heavy bangs.
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    I can't wait to see what it looks like, its sunday here so I will have to wait until tomorrow I guess... exciting....
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....

    Lu - weirdly enough, I'm excited about this haircut too.

  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    it should be, how long? man I get mine done every 8 to 10 months cause I'm poor :-P and when I go its so nice to sit there and be pamepred on and walk out looking like a million bucks! which you will I'm sure.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....
    Lu - I think I got a haircut last September or so.  I'm picky about who cuts it, so I don't cut it often.  Did you get that pic I sent from my yahoo account?  Now that is cute!!!
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    you and your cute.... yes but not my type good lord I like em nerdy, going bald, blue eyed and wiry! tee he he heee  very cute, seriously it was the words that got me wobbly ...
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....
    he's a closet nerd, don't let the cover of that book fool ya!  The words ........ well, now I'm seriously in trouble.
  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    I know you are, big big big trouble... geesh!  (moms the word)
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....

    Yeah, it'll get blogged when the time is right. ;)

  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    ssssshhh damn it, are you insane to mention it at all! waaa its st pats day fuck.... don't stir the lepracunts up.
  • uniquely-ironic said on Mar 14, 2009....

    Not for me yet!!  though thanks for the reminder

     

  • Lucytorial said on Mar 14, 2009....
    yeh well those little bastards can play havoc on ones life.... do the cross sign and put a little brandy out for him or you'll totally regret it... or forget it thats for sure  teehehehehehe

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