I used to be happy...

I used to be happy with my hair, but now it does not feel like mine anymore. I have had hair down to my tights for years, but I had problems with my skin this summer, and I suppose that affected the condition of my hair too. Now it is a bit above my waist, I had to get the dry ends off. It should not be too drastic a change. Still, I've started to feel that I liked my hair better even in the frizzy state that it had been for last couple of months. Now it looks like it is made of acrylic, it is like a wig. Also, if I lift it from my back to fall upon my chest, it forms a sharp V in the middle. Is it really supposed to be like this? It would not matter that much, because I prefer to wear my hair up or on a braid anyway, but I cannot dress it up anymore, because I do not know how. I used to know many tricks how to style my hair, and liked to get creative with it, but nothing I know works now. And I hate the way braiding my hair makes it look even shorter, but unfortunately that is the only option I have got left. That basically means that I am always uncomfortable and self-conscious these days.
I suppose that my hair will be on the good old length in couple of years and I can't wait. I really need another option for the braid, because I believe that if I can tuck the ends of my hair away, thay are safe from all harm, dryness and brittleness. I need my hair to stay healthy. Still, can anyone tell what happens if I cut the "V" straight?

Hello Tiuku,

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've been having with your skin and hair.

When you say that your hair looks like it is made of acrylic (or a wig), do you mean that it is still dry, or brittle? Or excessively shiny? What do you think your hair needs? Moisture and protein from a deep conditioning? Or does it need clarifying to get rid of buildup which is causing it to look like "acrylic?"

Jacqui is correct about the appearance of a v-shape in front. Hair trimmed straight across in back, then brought forward, will give the illusion of a v-shape. Hypothetically speaking, if you cut the "v-shape in front" straight across (in front), you will have a v-shape in back -- and your hair will be even shorter. I don't think that's what you want.

Time will remedy the situation. Just let it grow without cuts or trims for awhile. Hang in there and let us know how things progress for you.

Tiuku, it sounds as if your "stylist" took liberties with your hair. If your hair did not form a "V" before the cut, it was snipped in by the cutter. Sorry you are disappointed.
It may not be true in your case, but "frizziness" is often exagerated by one over-analyzing one's hair. At least it's still long, Tiuku, and you now appreciate what you had. It'll be back soon, and if you think you made a mistake, you need not repeat it. Stay away from hairdressers if you love really long hair, and when you *must* trim, get someone you can trust, and bring a friend to verify that your wishes are heeded, just in case. Bob

Sorry about your ordeal, Tiuku. Bob has a point, I think. I experienced my hair quite differently after a good 4-5 inch cut, suddenly being very conscious about the way it fell. There was really nothing wrong with it, I just looked at it more closely, and in my grief over the lost inches (sounds ridiculous I know, it´s only hair, but you all know what I mean - and I hadn´t cut it for three years) I projected my feelings on the hair I had left.

I´m sure you will be happy about it again.