What should I do with my hair? (pic)

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about what I should do to my hair because it's kindof boring. It is pretty thick, and naturally wavy (especially in the back which drives me crazy!) If I could actually get the waves and curls to look good without all the frizz I would wear it that way. The first pic my hair was straightened with a flat iron.

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Sideswept bangs and some long layers would look awesome!

Embrace your natual hair texture and make those waves work for you. You hair is beautiful you just need a cut because the way the hair is now it overpowers your whole face. If you want to keep the length then I would suggest a long layered haircut to help get rid of that bulk that is weighing down your hair and just making the hair overpower your face. Nothing too drastic with the layers just the last 3-4 inches of your hair layered with the shortest layers slightly above your shoulders. Possibly a nice fringe around the front of your face as well if you don't mind the round brush blow drying that would go along with it to make that stand out. It would look nice for your face shape when you do flat iron your hair. If your going to keep your hair parted in the middle then stay away from the side swept bang thing...it would work if you did a side part but not in the middle.

Remember as I tell all my clients the watchword is gradual. You can always go shorter if you like but you can't once your cut it it's gotta grow back out.

G'luck

I love your hair!!  I think it's a beautiful color, and I love the length. I think you should definately embrace your hair's natural wave....  i think it's gorgeous. One thing i did when i had long hair  (which i greatly miss!) was to wash and condition it right before bedtime, and then i'd braid it in two large braids. I'd sleep with my hair in the braids, which would dry by the next morning. When i'd undo the elastics, I was left with the most amazing mermaid waves.....   I think that if you did something like that you'd find that the natural wave in your hair isnt an enemy, it's your friend!  You'd also look like a modern day repunzel, too......

You do have beautiful hair but it seems to overwhelm your face.  I would suggest long layers, with the shortest around your jawline.  Color would be nice, possible reddish/bronze low lights.  Take a look at Kate Beckinsale at www.kbeckinsale.net.  I think your hair would look nice like hers because she wears it wavy and straight.

I liked your second picture where your hair was more wavy/natural. I'd say don't flat iron. My suggestion would be a longish bob with a deep side part OR some long layers throughout -- would get rid of some of the bulk if you don't want it OR skip that and only do face framing long layers. If you go for color, I would suggest a chestnut brown. If you decide to do something be sure to post pictures! Would love to see it.