First date hair - help required

Hi

I’m meeting up with someone this Friday and would appreciate some advice on what to do with my tresses.

Usually I wear my hair up for first dates, but he has seen it down before so I’m not overly hung up about that.
Here is the deal:

1. We are going to a French restaurant – quite formal – fairly early in the evening.
2. Then we intend to walk along the river and through the park. This bit will be quite relaxed.

Seeing as summer is in full flow here, I shall be wearing a chiffon skirt, a bodice and a light shawl.
I want the hair to transition from formal to casual with ease – or be in a “style” that doesn’t need to transition.
I don’t want my hair to be in “wild abandon” mode as that would be inappropriate in this case, nor do I want it to be completely non-contributory to the intended beauty of the evening.

My hair is straight-wavy combination and just 3 inches below my shoulders in length (22 inches from hair-line to ends at the back of the head).
Sorry I have no pics to give you an idea.

Totally unsure about how to wear it.

Someone please help. Any and all suggestions gratefully received.

Uzi (nervous)

how about a frech twist or a pretty bun with hair sticks?

I like the idea of the chiffon dress and shawl. very feminine!
.....wearing your hair up can be very sexy especially with a nice necklace and a pair of pretty dangle earrings.
The French restaurant and the nice walk along the river-( the Thames by chance?)- and through the park with the summer grass and trees sounds very romantic.
Was the idea for this sort of date your idea or his Uzi? It sounds VERY romantic ! -( is he a cute guy Uzi? If the date was his idea even better!)-.
Let us know young lady how the date goes!



..... and don't worry; just be your bright, sexy, charming, adorable self Uzma and you will have a lovely time I'm sure!
Keep us informed girl!
Love,
tina

tina m wrote: Was the idea for this sort of date your idea or his Uzi? It sounds VERY romantic ! -( is he a cute guy Uzi? If the date was his idea even better!)-. Love, tina

well we all ready know the guy is smart. he is taking uzma out

Kintaro

Wise words I will definitely hold to my heart on the night.
Thank you.

Monica
I can’t use sticks yet – my hair is not long enough. Will try and practice a French Twist.
He is incredibly intelligent and “together” – frighteningly so – and so far all our opinions are at polar extremes, which is intruiging. Maybe he asked me out because he wanted some heavy debates LOL. Thanks for your kind words.

Papillion_purple
Ooo yes. That sounds just like what I’m trying to achieve. Thx.

Tina and Monica
My friend lives near Holland Park which is just a short walk from the Thames. So, although it sounds romantic, it is actually very practical. And yes, he made the first move – brave guy .

Jennifer
I have been posting on this board since last August. I notice you had read and posted on one of my October 2002 threads the other day, so I guess it would seem like my hair is growing rapidly. I wish it were so (sigh).

Dave
Yes, I’m looking for a new-to-me style idea. Well put.
Good idea about updo and then letting it free. I would like some “structure” to the freed hair, though.
Do either of these styles strike you as being particularly beautiful (subjective, I know)…?

This for the formal dinner. The bun is a delicate, elegant composition and the sweeping front strand makes it softer around the face. And a little flirty too.

http://www.bellaonline.com/article.asp?id=1401 (takes a few secs to load)

This for the latter part of the evening. I love the style on the right. That is totally me – swirls and falling strands.

http://www.hair-news.com/fu3.html

Hmmmm…….could I easily change from the first to the second between dessert and coffee?…maybe a little trip to the ladies room on the night…and a lot of practice over the next few days!


Thanks to you all for your suggestions and support. You are the best!!!

Uzi (less nervous now)

Uzma -- out of curiosity, since you are so vehemently opposed to cutting your hair, how did it get so short in the first place?

Uzma, I just skimmed those threads. Talk about a manipulating mother! It sounds like your mother has an awfully lot of unresolved issues.

However, in my humble opinion, by refusing to ever trim your hair, you're going right back to that unfeminine look that you grew up despising. Part of feminine long hair is its health, and no matter how hard you try, you are guaranteed to have split ends. It's kind of like you're going to extremes, just like what was taught to you growing up. There really is a happy medium!

Be well.

Thank you for your support, Monica .

Jennifer - my mother is growing her hair out, now. That battle is over. I also finished with my ex-partner who was anti-hair.

So now I am free to grow - and grow I shall - to my hearts content.

Uzi

jenifer out of curiousity how often do you trim your hair and how long is it? i go get my ends trimmed about 8 weeks. last time she trim 1/8 off. lately i've been stretching my trims to about 10 weeks.

Uzma,

I love that hairstyle in the picture on the right hand side. Very nice. I am sure you will radiate beauty regardless of the style you choose.

I wish you a wonderful, fun and comfortable date. I have spent a greater part of the last seven years going on them, and I certainly understand the myriad of feelings involved.

A well-known river has also played a large part in my current romance. The mystery of the river is perfect for an after-dinner stroll.

Lots of love to you--please let us know how it goes.

Elissa
Former Queen of the First Dates