Seriously considering going short again

I actually prefer your long-haired look to the short haired version -but thats not to say with a different style that you wouldn't look great with short hair.

I can understand the dilemna that you face and one way of looking at it is that a 2-3 year grow out period isn't really that long in the scheme of things and it would give you the chance to experiment with different syles on the way.

You could take it shorter in stages but then you run the risk of it being neither long nor short and therby increasing you frustration.  It may therefore be better to take the lot off in one go - if you decide that the short haired look is one that you want to sport at the present time.

I don't suppose I've been much help - but as it says in my signature - its your hair.

 Hi Sarah,

 I know what You're feeling. I had almost the long hair you have now, in June 2002.

 Ofcourse everyone has thier reasons for LONG VS. Short Hair!

 However, back in 2002, I simply wanted to be free of long hair, because it reminded me of the bad relationship. So I bravely cut my long locks myself. I literally got so many compliments, I felt Great!! ;)

 However I now sport a medium short hair style.

 I love my hair as is.

 Sarah, I think You look great with Short hair as well as long. You have a pretty face. I look pretty average, LOL, ok I am pretty, I like poking fun of myself,...

 So if I were you I'd look at lots of hair mags, and decide(when you're ready) to go slow, with a stylist whom you trust. You could go gradually short, so you don't get shocked(if you will).

                                Believe me, just last Friday I wanted a shorter style, but with my wedding, I'm trying to be a "Good girl" so my stylist has some length to work with for the updo, with my tierera, and veil.

 But I just may chop it(at the salon, as of March, to a shorter bob style, plus I want more violet red lowlights/and highlights). I'm 35, and not worried to experiment some more.;)

 But that's my fickle nature with my hair, Sarah.

 Good luck, no matter what you decide. I know You'll look gorgeous, no matter what you decide! ;)

 Take it easy,...

I know how you feel, I am forever growing my hair out and then cutting it off!  I get so bored once my hair is long!

I don't think you would look like a boy, you have a feminine and pretty face. And remember if you don't like it you won't be 'stuck' forever.

It's your decision, just make sure you can enjoy whatever you decide

 Hi Sarah,

 I hope You are well.

 I know you're busy, so I hope to hear from you soon. I speak for everyone, we want you to be happy with whichever hairstyle you should choose.

 You are so cool, and attractive, theres no stopping you, so go for whatever makes you happy, God Bless You too, Take it easy,...

 Katie ;)

Er, well, you seem to enjoy wearing skirts most of the time, so that should cut down on the gender confusion fears ^_^;; . . .  *shrugs*  If it's any help, I wear pants almost all the time, and rarely wear make-up, yet I'm almost never taken for a guy.  (Though I'm one of the weird ones who likes it if I am, so I wish it would happen more. . . but that's really beside the point ^_^;;; )

Er, well, you seem to enjoy wearing skirts most of the time, so that should cut down on the gender confusion fears ^_^;; . . .

It is an interesting point that Rosalie mentions.  Are the majority of women with very short hair (i.e. like traditional "boy" hair) lesbians?  Or perceived to be so by onlookers?  Or is that too stereotypical an approach? 

I only have one close female friend who has properly short hair so it's difficult to know.

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Why can't we just look at it as a short haircut without saying it makes the person something?

I'd totally agree - a male friend of mine has his head virtually shaved through choice due to a severley receding hairline.  Given that he is quite well built he often gets mistaken for being "thug" like both in this country and abroad.  It severely confused the waiters in the restaurant whilst he and his wife were holidaying in France when he entered and spoke fluent French.

You remind me of a girl I met 25 years ago (yes, I'm showing my age) when my unit flew into Machrihanish, Argyll, Scotland.  We ended up spending more than the one night planned (we were on our way to Bodo, Norway).  We went on liberty to Campbeltown, the closest city and frequented a few pubs and had a few pints.  I met her in one of those pubs.  We talked and danced most of the evening.  At one point in our conversation, she said she was going to cut her long red hair.  Being the short hair lover that I am, I encouraged this.  Two weeks later, we passed back through Machrihanish on our way to the Azores.  Again, we spent more than the one night planned (due to weather again) and I saw her at the same pub sporting her new haircut.  She looked awesome!!!  I had not seen many transformations this dramatic in the past; I have seen many since then but she stands out as one of the top five of my favorites.  I fully understand this is your choice but like you have said, you have asked for opinions.  Judging from the previous picture of you with short hair, I think that you too will look AWESOME. 

My two bobs worth

I'm kinda antisocial IRL, so I may not have as wide an experience as some people.  But the lesbians I've known often had long hair (either consistently, or more often than not), even the ones who identified themselves as "butch" or played the dominant role in relationships.

Also, I am a lesbian with short hair who generally wears pants and seldom any make-up, yet the majority of people seem to assume I'm straight unless told otherwise.  Although once, when I was trying to tell a hairstylist I wanted more androgynous hair, he did ask whether I was a lesbian. . . but I think that was the only time I can remember anyone ever questioning me on orientation based on my hair.  *shrugs*

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It is an interesting point that Rosalie mentions.  Are the majority of women with very short hair (i.e. like traditional "boy" hair) lesbians?  Or perceived to be so by onlookers?  Or is that too stereotypical an approach? 

I only have one close female friend who has properly short hair so it's difficult to know.

It is an interesting point that Rosalie mentions.  Are the majority of women with very short hair (i.e. like traditional "boy" hair) lesbians?  Or perceived to be so by onlookers?  Or is that too stereotypical an approach? 

I only have one close female friend who has properly short hair so it's difficult to know.

I think these are  honest opinions.just because its not the same opinion as yours doesnt mean its not honest.

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There's no point saying anything if it HAS to be nice. I'd rather be honest if someone asks an honest question. If you want to look that way fine, but just so you honestly know what it looks like. Most people here are "overly polite" and fetishists(well I suppose I am too but I'm all for all different lengths of hair) so you're not going to get a straight answer from them.

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And redhairedgirl,You are a very pretty woman.I think you could pull off a short cut.Its hard to go by the pic.I just understand how hard it can be to grow your hair out.I get the urge to cut frequently,lol.

I have edited this post because my other was kinda mean.  Sorry! Debbie