will shorter work on me? pictures included, be warned
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Topic: will shorter work on me? pictures included, be warned
Posted By: opheliac
Subject: will shorter work on me? pictures included, be warned
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2005 at 5:12pm
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
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Replies: 35
Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2005 at 5:12pm
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
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Posted By: Rod
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2005 at 7:58pm
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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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Posted By: loveshorthair
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2005 at 11:09pm
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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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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 5:46am
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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! :)
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 5:48am
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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!
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Posted By: Kuroneko
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 8:21am
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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. ! % Aaebade d !, ` . 4``
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Posted By: Rod
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 9:07am
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.
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Posted By: cyhairctr
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 10:08am
How are these?
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425 - http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425 0!,$ Aa ` pab %(,` %$ b` $ !!, $-!
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 11:24am
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oh wow! the second one of those (with the flicking out back) is very much what i was thinking. Although I'd used Alyssa Milano as inspiration... I thought of the fringe like this...
But I'd definitely wear the back more flicky like this...
Saying that though, I do like your way a lot, just not the squareness of the fringe! I'd hug you if I could!
~Ellie
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 11:28am
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I don't take it the wrong way at all! I hate it this length. I actually hate it. I wanted it all chopped off but my friend told me I'd look like a bloke, so I rolled my eyes and went with a mid-lengther. But I really do not like it. I should've stood up for myself more. Totally my fault.
Y'know, I think I prefer my nose with hair like that ... (weirdest sentence I've written in a while) and thank you for thinking I'm hot!!! I'll have to get it cut now!! :D
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Posted By: cyhairctr
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 12:36pm
Go back to the album....the fringe is gone!
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425 - http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2132930425 0!,$ Aa ` pab %(,` %$ b` $ !!, $-!
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 12:41pm
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I love you! Thank you so much!
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Posted By: cyhairctr
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 12:51pm
Make sure you post an after pic!
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Posted By: cyhairctr
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 1:24pm
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I did one more fipped out version.0!,$ Aa ` pab %(,` %$ b` $ !!, $-!
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2005 at 1:58pm
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I never knew I could look so nice! The second one is still my favourite though. I'll make an appointment tomorrow, methinks! And yes, I'll definitely post after photos!
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: Mar 7, 2005 at 5:03am
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I vote for # 2 as well... smoking HOT!
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Posted By: HD_EU
Date Posted: Mar 8, 2005 at 7:52am
Opheliac,
If you're ready for a change (I guess the "I hate this length is clear enough" ), go for it. As cytrhair has shown you there are several cuts you could consider. If the money for repeated cuts is not an issue, maybe take it one step at the time. You can always go shorter, letting it grow takes a little more time. Wouldn't want to see you unhappy ...
Save the pixie for the very last, as it seems to me a style that's a bit longer will suit you better. The styles from Alyssa aren't real pixies (one to more motnhs after the initial pixie) so I think/hope they weren't what you were thinking of.
Lots of fun at the hairdresser!
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 4:07am
Thank you for all your replies!!
Oh well I didn't want to go for different lengths, I've just come back from the hairdressers....
I haven't messed about with it yet, but there it is! Do we approve?
~Ellie
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Posted By: lovebobs
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 7:13am
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wow!!! that looks so great on you you are so brave i even feel you could have gone shorter , it really brings out your eyes very pretty and i must say you look way better really short !,% Sidh @DPD ,br /2 @@ "%$ $- ,) ,%,$``
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Posted By: Rod
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 7:43am
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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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 9:53am
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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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Posted By: S_Miller
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 11:14am
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I think it looks great. Have fun with it. % Ahad
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Posted By: babygurlz_all_that
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 2:50pm
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! $! Chdh `a`` )4 b` , $bb "!!)
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 4:03pm
YUMMY...... wow...that is sooo HOT! Do you like it?
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Posted By: Rod
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 6:48pm
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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.
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Posted By: cyhairctr
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 11:17pm
Hey there ...who is that sexy gal??? It looks great...it may take you a little getting used to. Your stylist do a great job...pretty close to the picture. if I can do anymore or you want to see something else now or in the future let me know. toesup@newnorth.net. Hugs RIK;-)
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Posted By: bean3270
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2005 at 11:32pm
Hey You Look GOOD!
You might want to change the color. But you lok hot.
Bean
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 3:00am
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Let me see if I understand your thought process COB... they "suck" because they criticized her. Now, you criticize them (using the s-word). Is it "okay" for you to criticize them but "not okay" for them to criticize her?
Hmm... I'm puzzled.
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Posted By: Kuroneko
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 4:58am
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It looks great just as it is, the shade it is, and everything :-) . And don't worry about the make-up thing-- you're pretty enough without it. Besides, it's a rare day when I wear anything more than a little lip gloss, if that, and it hasn't got me any grief. ! % Aaebade d !, ` . 4``
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 9:01am
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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.
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... I'm only 17, I'm not going to pile on a bunch of make-up to hide redness which I'm sure is only to do with my age. Also, I currently have a kidney infection so, if anything, I'm paler than usual and my heightened temperature is allowing for the redness. I'm sorry if I seem rude and I know you didn't know I am ill, but even so it's kind of harsh to pick out that. But I'm done now. I thank you for your opinion on my haircut, it was nice of you to reply.
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 9:09am
babygurlz_all_that and Hal - Thank you I do love it! (I also think my nose looks better now! :D)
cyhairctr - thank you so much for the pictures you did (can't believe you looked at my photo long enough to mess with the hair, but i'm glad you did!) i'll definitely email you in future!
bean3270 - thanks! don't think i'll change the colour, i used to dye it dark brown because apparently having reddish hair means i'm rubbish, but now i feel quite secure in myself and i like my colouring. but thank you for liking the style!
ConanOBrien - haha thanks for sticking up for me and making me laugh! *hugs*
Kuroneko - (love the name by the way!) you look great in your picture, so it proves that lipgloss girls are where it's at! thank you for the compliments!!!
thank you everyone who took the time to reply, it was really nice of you! i'll definitely keep lurking around the board, thanks for making me feel welcome!
~Ellie
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Posted By: Heratic
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 2:56pm
Wonderful transformation - it really does suit you.
What does your friend think about you going short now? ! Cab ``ar$ )-40 b /( ` .$ )-% $%!)!)-,
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2005 at 4:11pm
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....my friend?
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Posted By: babygurlz_all_that
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2005 at 8:17pm
I think people reply before thinking about what they say and how it sounds. Im a very self concious person so if someone said something like that to me I would be hurt. Now this pretty gal has nothing to worry about. She is 17 yrs old, very pretty and asked us for our opinions and comments. I have had acne all my life and at the age of 25 I still have the severe outbreaks. Even when my skin is clear I have redness and scarring. Im very self concious about it. Unless I ask someone how my face looks I dont much care to hear what they think.
You go gurl you look good with your hair cut and dont let anyone bring you down. I think once you get to mess with it and see how YOU like it you will like it alot more. When I get my hair cut and styled at the salon I never like it. Once I get home and play with it and see how I want to fix it, it looks alot better. As far as face and hair color. You are beautiful and I applaud you for wearing very little make up. Woman today are totally over done and look so fake with the layers of make up they wear. I too like going out with alittle lip gloss and maybe some mascara if its not hot and humid. I wish I was one of those gals that look their best all natural. I have scarring therefore I must hide behind make up.
People often comment on others when they do not feel sufficent in their own lives. I would suggest if you have something to say about someone else, think about your own flaws and what others might think about you if you posted a pic. Not everyone is perfect. Matter of fact NOBODY is perfect.
If someone ask me what their face looks like or what I thought about their color I would be as honest as I could be in my opinion without hurting anyones feelings.
Just my .02 lol
Kim $! Chdh `a`` )4 b` , $bb "!!)
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Posted By: babygurlz_all_that
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2005 at 8:19pm
FYI Here is a recent pic of my new shorter hair cut. Just wanted to share $! Chdh `a`` )4 b` , $bb "!!)
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Posted By: opheliac
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2005 at 9:08am
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Thanks for the 2 cents! And YOUR hair looks great, lady! :D Is it exactly what you wanted yet?!
~Ellie
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