will shorter work on me? pictures included, be warned

Hi! I recently had my hair cut from this...



To this ....



And would love to go shorter (the dream would be pixie cut with slightly asymetrical fringe, but I don't think I could pull that off) and I just wonder if you could help?

This one shows my face shape


Hope those pictures worked! Thank you for reading this...

~Ellie

You have a pretty face, so you could pull off shorter hair. It's possible that you won't like it. The only way to know is to try it. If a pixie is something you really want, you'll always wonder how you'd look in it if you don't give it a try. Because you want one so much, chances are you'll love it. If you don't, you'll have answered the question and you won't be tempted to try it again.

I think you would look good in a longish pixie with the asymetrical bangs. I would go with bangs that are cut unevenly with points.

[QUOTE=loveshort&blonde] I think you would look good in a longish pixie with the asymetrical bangs. I would go with bangs that are cut unevenly with points.
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I've been googling like a mad thing and can't seem to find a picture that is what I want, I don't suppose you had a picture in mind when you replied to this? If so that would be amazingly helpful!!! If not, thanks for replying! :)

[QUOTE=Rod] You have a pretty face, so you could pull off shorter hair. It's possible that you won't like it. The only way to know is to try it. If a pixie is something you really want, you'll always wonder how you'd look in it if you don't give it a try. Because you want one so much, chances are you'll love it. If you don't, you'll have answered the question and you won't be tempted to try it again.
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Thanks for the advice! One of my main concerns about the cut was that it would make my nose look even bigger, do you think this would be the case? Thank you again!

A pixie will put all the focus on your face, so if you're concerned about the size of your nose, you might wanna be careful. Try on wigs or use simulation programs first to see how you look. They don't have to be exactly the style you're looking for, just something to get an idea how your face looks in a pixie. I wouldn't think you'd have much to worry about, since you're very pretty, but it's worth the try just to make sure.

Your nose doesn't look that big in the pictures, but if you believe it will look big it probably will. To you. I doubt it would look big to me. Our perceptions are our realities and short emphasize the face. If you believe your face is pretty, then you should go for it. If you have concerns about your face, be tentative.

A lot of wig stores allow you to try on a wig and look in the mirror. While a snap judgement isn't always a lasting one, you could try that.

If you really want to do it though, go for it. You won't know if it makes your nose look big until you try it. Then you'll know if you can pull off very short hair.

How are these?

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425

[QUOTE=cyhairctr] How are these?

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425
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oh wow! the second one of those (with the flicking out back) is very much what i was thinking. Although I'd used Alyssa Milano as inspiration... I thought of the fringe like this...



But I'd definitely wear the back more flicky like this...



Saying that though, I do like your way a lot, just not the squareness of the fringe! I'd hug you if I could!

~Ellie

[QUOTE=trout] Personally I think(and the simulations back it up) that you are a perfect fit for short hair. It would really complement your face and style.
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Don't take this the wrong way. You have somewhat of an "out of control" style for your hair.
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The sims look just great. You're hot with short hair.
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I don't take it the wrong way at all! I hate it this length. I actually hate it. I wanted it all chopped off but my friend told me I'd look like a bloke, so I rolled my eyes and went with a mid-lengther. But I really do not like it. I should've stood up for myself more. Totally my fault.

Y'know, I think I prefer my nose with hair like that ... (weirdest sentence I've written in a while) and thank you for thinking I'm hot!!! I'll have to get it cut now!! :D

Go back to the album....the fringe is gone!
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425

[QUOTE=cyhairctr] Go back to the album....the fringe is gone!
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425
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I love you! Thank you so much!

Make sure you post an after pic!

Rik

I did one more fipped out version.

[QUOTE=cyhairctr] I did one more fipped out version.
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I never knew I could look so nice! The second one is still my favourite though. I'll make an appointment tomorrow, methinks! And yes, I'll definitely post after photos!

I vote for # 2 as well... smoking HOT!

Opheliac,

If you're ready for a change (I guess the "I hate this length is clear enough"), go for it. As cytrhair has shown you there are several cuts you could consider. If the money for repeated cuts is not an issue, maybe take it one step at the time. You can always go shorter, letting it grow takes a little more time. Wouldn't want to see you unhappy ...

Save the pixie for the very last, as it seems to me a style that's a bit longer will suit you better. The styles from Alyssa aren't real pixies (one to more motnhs after the initial pixie) so I think/hope they weren't what you were thinking of.

Lots of fun at the hairdresser!

Thank you for all your replies!!

Oh well I didn't want to go for different lengths, I've just come back from the hairdressers....








I haven't messed about with it yet, but there it is! Do we approve?

~Ellie

wow!!! that looks so great on you you are so brave i even feel you could have gone shorter , it really brings out your eyes very pretty and i must say you look way better really short

Wow! Looks fantastic.

With hair this short, you may need to use a little more make-up. Your face, which is very pretty, is on display because you can't get away with hiding behind your hair anymore.

[QUOTE=Rod] Wow! Looks fantastic.

With hair this short, you may need to use a little more make-up. Your face, which is very pretty, is on display because you can't get away with hiding behind your hair anymore.
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I'm sorry, when I first read that it sounded like you meant "you can't hide behind your hair anymore, best use more makeup and hide behind that"... but I'm assuming/hoping that's not what you meant! (since you said the hair looks fantastic and all).... I don't know, I'm confused now, but thank you, I think.

I think it looks great. Have fun with it.

I think you look great. You were worried about going short because you thought it would emphasize on your nose too much but believe it or not it makes it look smaller in my opinion. With a short hair cut it brings focut to your good points which are great bone structure, pretty eyes and nice lips. Your nose looks smaller in the new pics than the old ones. To me long hair works for people who really have things to hide. Short hair is for the bold and brave who want to bare it all to the world and say look at me now. I went shorter as well and I feel great. So easy to care for. You will be amazed when you go straight from the shower and out the door in less than 5 to 10 minutes.

I hope you are happy with your new do. It looks wonderful on you. YOU GO GURL!

YUMMY...... wow...that is sooo HOT! Do you like it?

[QUOTE=opheliac] [QUOTE=Rod] Wow! Looks fantastic.

With hair this short, you may need to use a little more make-up. Your face, which is very pretty, is on display because you can't get away with hiding behind your hair anymore.
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I'm sorry, when I first read that it sounded like you meant "you can't hide behind your hair anymore, best use more makeup and hide behind that"... but I'm assuming/hoping that's not what you meant! (since you said the hair looks fantastic and all).... I don't know, I'm confused now, but thank you, I think.
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I hope I wasn't insulting. What I mean is that when you have long hair, it can be easier for a woman to get away with less make-up when she goes out. People may focus on the hair. With short hair, there's going to be a lot of focus on your face. You do have some redness, which is common. (My face has some redness too.) That redness may now be more noticeable. But you have a pretty face, so it shouldn't be a problem.