My 1st post :D need hairstyle suggestions (pics)

Hi everyone!  This is my first post...I haven't had a hair cut in 8 months now and I'm planning to do it real soon ...I've always been hesistant because I honestly don't know what I like...I do know I prefer longer hair (below the shoulders) though.

I'd really like a hairstyle that will emphasize my better features (I like my cheekbones) and draw attention away from my least favorite features (not too crazy about my nose). I'm tired of the hair-style I have and would like to update myself. I'm not sure what what my face shape is too. Anyways I'm hoping to get some tips on what kind of hairstyle would work well for me as I have a somewhat full face as opposed to thin.

I'm a college student btw. Below is a pic of me with my natural hair color (very dark brown, almost black) and texture (I have wavy and fine hair that tends to look 'flat' on top), and the other pic with copper-ish colored hair (the shade was called 'copper violet'). My skin tone is a light olive (when untanned). I don't curl or straighten my hair so it's always wavy.

Links to great hairstyle pics and any other kind of advice (make-up, haircolor, etc) would be much appreciated! I want to give myself a little make over.

Just like to say hi!  You are a very pretty girl and I do think that long hair is nice for you.  My advise on this subject is limited.  But I can say that your hair style should create the illusion of an oval face.  By the second picture it appears that your face is appearing oval.  That's good.  And your eyes are large, which is a very good thing, too.  As far as color is concerned the second one shows a slightly lighter shade of dark brown with some red to highlight it.  That looks great.  Its probably the lighting and the picture development creating the look, but if you can emulate that, your hair would accent nicely.  A tousled look around the face might keep the direction of sight away from your nose, (which is actually fine with me,) and on to those eyes and cheeks and to your hair.

Hi Sparrowhawk1161 :) thanks for the reply...I have always had longer hair...I've always loved the tousled look...I wash my hair right before bedtime and wake up to great looking hair, nicely tousled and soft...but just a few hours later it starts looking flat at the top :( I'm wondering if there are products out there I can use to maintain the soft-tousled-hair effect...I've tried volumnizing mousse and it works well until my scalp starts to get greasy (and this after taking care not to apply the product near that area)...ugh...then it just ends up looking worse. I really do appreciate your feedback though...I'm thinking of keeping my hair close to my current length but adding some layers (maybe long, almost chin-length type of side-swept bangs, more layers at the sides, and layers at the back too?). blue_roses2009-10-02 11:03:59

Hey blue roses,
You have some great features (including your nose).  I would bring your hair up to maybe collar bone length - this would take some of the weight off and let the natural wave work better.  I would also add layers.  You should have some layers (bangs) around your face with some at your cheekbones. This would highlight them.  With it a little shorter and layers, you would rock the tousled look.

Here are some pics to get you started:
http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/gallery/medium/images/a62.jpg
http://www.4hairstyles.com/long/curly/pics/6.jpg
http://www.4hairstyles.com/long/curly/pics/110.jpg
http://www.4hairstyles.com/long/curly/pics/113.jpg
http://www.4hairstyles.com/long/curly/pics/146.jpg
http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/gallery/medium/images/a62.jpg


loveshorthair2009-10-02 23:05:42

Lovesshorthair does have a point... By shortening hair a bit you can decrease weight.  And, the idea of hair just to the shoulders does allow for the ends to play around the nape of the neck and shoulders giving a very sexy look when you trun your head...well, to me, anyway!  I still like long hair, though, in general.  But, your face can get away with it. Layers are an excellent trick and gives the illusion of your hair being long.  It decreases weight so you can curl every now and then and go straight for something different.  Just be careful how short the layers come out, especially if you like to put your hair up. Sparrowhawk11612009-10-03 02:17:35