New Haircut: Opinions Please

jcstanton
jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
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So, I'm thinking about getting my hair cut in the next week or so. I found a cut that I really like, but I'm on the fence about it. I LOVE the way it looks in the photo, but I'm not sure I'll like it on me. I've never had a cut this short and my hair is extremely thin on top due to PCOS and hypothyroidism. What do you guys think? Should I go for it? The first photo is a pic of the cut I'm thinking about getting. The second photo is a headshot of me.

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  • Dub_D
    Dub_D Posts: 1,760 Member
    No. It's ugly and you are too young to have ugly hair!

    ..and I think you're really pretty. :heart:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    If you like it, I say go for it!
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    you can get that body with product. (probably the only time that phrase has been said on MFP that won't get flamed) but i would worry that the cut is older than you want.
  • rudegyal_b
    rudegyal_b Posts: 593 Member
    your face is too cute for an old lady cut, maybe show the pic to the hairdresser for an idea but ask for something more youthful

    it looks like the cuts 70 year old actresses have on soap operas, youre just too young
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    Honestly I like your hair the way it is now
  • mississippi_queen
    mississippi_queen Posts: 474 Member
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    I think that cut is too old for you. You are really pretty so i'd say nahhh on that cut and get something a little more age appropriate... Just my opinion.

    :flowerforyou:
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    that cut is dated. Way too dated for you.
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
    I think it's way out-dated.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I wouldn't go with that cut and style if your hair is really thin. You won't get the "body" and the "volume" that the photo has, which is the best part about that style.
  • Micheetah
    Micheetah Posts: 184 Member
    I like ur haircut now too, if ur looking for volume and shape try an a-line haircut. def more youthful and stylish.. and u are pretty ;)
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    When it comes to haircuts, it's not about what looks good, it's about what suits you personally. As others have said, it's old fashioned, which isn't a problem if you like it but... a few things to consider are the texture of your hair, hair colour, thickness/volume and face shape. You say you have thin hair, I'd look for a haircut that would add volume while defining your face shape a little more.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I think you're too young and cute for it.

    But layers are great for adding volume to thin/fine hair.
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    I agree, the cut reminds me of older soap actresses. But I also agree that some layers might help to give you some volume and body, so if you could find one like that but modified younger!
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
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    ^^^ This ish is FUNNY!!!!!:laugh:
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Agree that cut is too old-ladyish for you. If you want layers, I think you'd look great with one of those cuts that's longer in the front and short in the back.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
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    :laugh: Are you saying my picture freaks you out, or the subject in general?
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Wow! I wasn't expecting this many negative comments. The woman in the photo is younger than me and I don't think it makes her look like an old lady. Oh, well, guess it's back to the drawing board.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Agree that cut is too old-ladyish for you. If you want layers, I think you'd look great with one of those cuts that's longer in the front and short in the back.

    That's what I've done the last three times I've gotten my hair cut. I'm bored with it and was looking for something different.
  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
    i think it's ok, but would go shorter in the back so it's more even....if that make sense? i like the inverted bobs :smile:
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    i think it's ok, but would go shorter in the back so it's more even....if that make sense? i like the inverted bobs :smile:

    Can't go too short, or I'll end up looking like a basketball with hair. Have to keep some length around my face/jaw/chin.
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I agree with the others, that particular haircut is a little old-looking, and you're too young and pretty for it. I think you should ask your hairdresser for suggestions on layers and maybe mix up the fringe bangs. Also, I'm jealous that you can pull off fringe bangs, because I can't, but I want to do fringe bangs so badly! :sad:
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    The hair in the picture is very thick. I would be afraid yours is too thin to hold the style. I can see why people think it's outdated. If you cut the back a little shorter than what's in the picture, I think it wouldn't be as outdated.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    The hair in the picture is very thick. I would be afraid yours is too thin to hold the style. I can see why people think it's outdated. If you cut the back a little shorter than what's in the picture, I think it wouldn't be as outdated.

    Well, I was sort of thinking that anyway, but I'm afraid to go above the jawline for fear of drawing attention to my double chin. The part of the hair cut I like is all the layers on the top. I was hoping that maybe it would help keep my hair from looking so flat. I don't know. I need to do something with it soon. It looks awful right now. It's longer than in this photo because it's been several months since I got it cut. I'm just tired of the cut I've been getting, but it's hard to find a cut that works for my face and thin hair.
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    No. Too short, and if your hair is thin on top, it will turn out bad.
  • ScarlettVamp
    ScarlettVamp Posts: 828 Member
    I like the layers in the cut, but speaking from the point of view of someone who has no body in their hair, unless you're prepared to put a curling iron through it every morning, I doubt you'll be able to get the style or the body. And even then you'll probably need a lot of product to keep it the way you style it.
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    If you like it, do it. It looks like it would be a lot of work and take a lot of time to achieve that result everyday (blow-drying, using styling products, and actually possessing some skill with hair styling). I'm an "au naturel" type and I have zero skill for hair styling, and I'm too picky and easily frustrated, so it wouldn't be for me. Time? Even as a single mom, I have time, but in the morning I'd rather just drink my coffee and watch History channel. lol

    Edit: and as soon as I would put my toque on to go to work, it would all be for naught. :cry:
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I agree that it looks old. Its not a bad cut, just looks like an older lady's hair. I like your cut now, but maybe try some layers and the side swept bangs. Or like another poster said get the cut with a shorter back and longer front.
  • bullisnn82
    bullisnn82 Posts: 110
    one thing to remember with haircuts is that they're not permanent. If you don't like it, you'll have to live with it for a little bit as it grows out, but if you love it, u'll never know unless u try it. With thin hair layers and short layers at that are usually better because any weight can weigh the hair down and make it look even thinner, so it might be a good cut from that standpoint, but be careful not to get it too short on top or you might be able to see scalp which would be terrible. Talk with a stylist about it before going all the way. Part of the appointment is the consultation, you can always leave without doing it if you decide it's not for u, and also they may be able to suggest some modifications, or a different, similar cut that would work better.
  • porterca
    porterca Posts: 187 Member
    In general I like it. I think you'd look good with it if you cut off the part that wraps around the neck. Have it end at the jaw line or just below, but not half way down the neck. That will give it more of a bob, but keep the layers.

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