Anyone else regret gettin their long hair cut?

OOOOOOOH yes, I regret it. I cut mine from mid-back all the way to my neck...I am insane. I don`t like short hair on me..but I broke one of the golden rules...don`t do anything drastic with your hair when your depressed! It`s been about a month and my hair is starting to be tolerable. The sides are almost to my jawline...I figure another month I will be able to wear it without tucking it behind my ears. I have vowed never to take depression out on my hair. Right now I plan on growing it back to wear it was and never ever getting it cut this short again...I don`t feel as pretty as I was. Hair is so much of your identity.

i`m also going to get my hair cut but not that short

Three years ago I got my hair cut from past my mid-back to a shoulder-skimming one length. Didn`t look right. Went back and asked for layers from the lower lip, but she gave me layers from my bangs! I looked HORRIBLE and was depressed for many months, avoided looking in the mirror. I never realized the subtle power that hair has on the esteem. It took those 3 years to grow it almost to my waist.

A year and a half passed first, and I got that `cut the hair itch`. The endless search for the perfect picture showing exactly what I wanted. Trying to find actresses who have my face shape and similar features and similar hair texture. Tall order, that! Stopping girls out in public if I loved their `do and asked them who cut it. Another year and a half passed before I scratched the itch.

~sigh~

I am now growing it back and just ordered some viviscal. I got it cut into a layered bob just under my chin. It`s been a real struggle trying to style this cut I`ve never had experience with before. It seems A LOT more high maintenance than my long hair ever was!!! Everybody unanimously loved it, raved about it, but I`ve not fallen in love with it at all. I wanted sexy, spunky, youthful, bed head. I style it and I look like news anchor lady. Too formal. My goal is to grow it all out 3 inches to my clavicle, bangs included (that will be the hardest part!).

But you know something? I don`t regret it. I needed a change, had wanted to try this for yeeeaaars. I see cute short hair on girls and envied them for their seemingly effortless simple `just rolled outta bed` beauty. Maybe I put too much work into my hair, but it is fine and does need some lift. I went camping with no hair resources, but bought claw clippies in desperation to attempt some sort of casual style. Actually, I did achieve a small measure of cuteness with them. :) Wearing one right now!!! I was so bored with my dragging long split ends. At least now my hair looks thicker and healthy.

It will probably take you 2-3 years to get your length back. In the meantime, try to make peace with your new `do and go on the elusive hunt for transition styles in the meantime as you grow it out!

kysarl182 wrote: I just got my hair cut from my shoulders to almost my ears. It almost looks like a guy in the back and I regret it so badly.....I know that know matter how much everyone says they like it....I hate it! I hope anyone who has long hair will keep it that way and please don't make the same mistake as I and others have done. Just remember to massage your head every day and take lots of Vitamins......until then I have to wear this bob for a couple of months!!!

hang in there! it`ll grow back! read my post that i wrote to flashygirl!
it may be the answer for you! :-)

I just got my hair cut from my shoulders to almost my ears. It almost looks like a guy in the back and I regret it so badly.....I know that know matter how much everyone says they like it....I hate it! I hope anyone who has long hair will keep it that way and please don`t make the same mistake as I and others have done. Just remember to massage your head every day and take lots of Vitamins......until then I have to wear this bob for a couple of months!!!

So Sorry to hear about your situation. My hair is long. About mid-back length. I have recently been considering cutting mine. I am thankful to have read about your experience. I realize how much time long hair takes. Short hair is definately easier, that is why everyone has short hair. I can certainly see your point in considering short hair, so don`t beat yourself up. Summer is coming and hair grows faster in warm weather. One suggestion is to eat foods high in protein, Peanutbutter for example. Also many health stores carry hair suppliments. In the mean time make the most of it. Straighten it and wear it smooth and chic. Wear your make up more dramatic and accessorize well. Best of luck!!

Over the past two years I`ve had everything from shoulder length locks to short bobs to shags...But after 4 months, I finally "pixied" my hair...I am so glad I did it and you know what? I want to cut more off(I.e. Selma Blair) and growing it out is going to be a pain(too many phases just to get to a bob). So short is good for me now. I feel relieved that I finally have short hair.

Darrin wrote: Reply to message: 7.1090.1 I have mid-back hair and I almost cut it short. I am still not sure why I almost did it. Some women told me I would look really attracted with short hair, but a lot of women like me with long hair. I had a girlfriend who critized my hair in a letter after we got into a fight, she is crazy! I decided to cut off 7 inches of it instead. That way I wouldn't cut it off all at once. I instantly regreted cutting it. I have since let it grow back and it is currently at the length it was before. It took a bout nine months for it to grow back. What bothers me is I don't know why I thought about cutting it! I have never listened to people before regarding cutting it. Maybe because my girlfriend split up with me? I don't know! Well, anyway, it does grow back. Good Luck, Darrin I take hair, skin, and nails which is a hair supplement. You can buy it at GNC and other healthfood stores. I am thinking about ordering this supplement called hair formula 37. I think hair supplements that contain Biotin help your hair grow a little faster that the average 1/2 inch a month.

Darrin, personally I think guys look best with a little length to their hair. Don`t listen to anyone who says you "need" to cut it. Plenty of modern men have a long style. And to some peoples misconception they don`t all work at gas stations.

(some people are just jealous.)

I have mid-back hair and I almost cut it short. I am still not sure why I almost did it. Some women told me I would look really attracted with short hair, but a lot of women like me with long hair. I had a girlfriend who critized my hair in a letter after we got into a fight, she is crazy! I decided to cut off 7 inches of it instead. That way I wouldn`t cut it off all at once. I instantly regreted cutting it. I have since let it grow back and it is currently at the length it was before. It took a bout nine months for it to grow back. What bothers me is I don`t know why I thought about cutting it! I have never listened to people before regarding cutting it. Maybe because my girlfriend split up with me? I don`t know! Well, anyway, it does grow back.

Good Luck,

Darrin

I take hair, skin, and nails which is a hair supplement. You can buy it at GNC and other healthfood stores. I am thinking about ordering this supplement called hair formula 37. I think hair supplements that contain Biotin help your hair grow a little faster that the average 1/2 inch a month.

My aunt told herd my "freingd" talking about what a sweet person I would be If I choped off my waist lengsth hair so wothout telling my mom she took me to get it cut and the people at the hair place wouldnt even donate it, it finally grew bck and yes it took about 3 years