Hi everyone

I have had long hair all my life, but now I am getting tired of it. I am thinking of cutting it very short. My friends say I should go for it, but I  am also a little bit afraid. Maybe I should have it cut in stages... What do you think?

The first picture is one of me taken last week. The second one shows how I would like to cut my hair.

Best regards

Brigitta

That is a really drastic cut.  If you cut it that shot from day 1 you're likely to not enjoy it and then grow it out immediately.  Stage it so you can try some looks in between.

How about buying some wigs and wear those for a few days to see how you would like the look of short hair!

Kim

 Your hair looks spectacular, Brigitta! Good luck making your decision, but of course, I'm rather prejudiced toward long hair. Well, you asked! (lol) Bob

Your hair is gorgeous, I would kill for hair that long!

I just had my long hair cut off to a bob, and don't like it! If I could turn the clock back then I would cut it gradually.

but if you really want that style then go for it!

Given the numerous people who report that their stylist never cuts it short enough or the way they want it - I would be surprised if weren't discouraged from cutting it that short in one go and you may end up with a shorter cut but not as short as the picture.

If you want it all taken off in one go I'd say be very confident and make it totally clear from the outset what you want and don't back down.

Hope you get want you want in the end

I love your hair, and I love the picture of the haircut you want.  Since that is such a drastic decision, you should write down the pro's and cons of long hair, and the pros and cons of short hair.  Seeing your thoughts in writing can really help you decide.

Also, I just suggested this to someone else, you could try hair video imaging which is done at some salons.  They take your picture with your hair pulled back, and then you pick out hairstyles you like, and see them on your face.  You could also do video imaging on Ladies Home Journal website for free.  You need a digital camera if you want to do this on the web.

Also ask yourself if you are going through a stressful time in your life.  When people are having stress, it's not a good idea to make a major decision, like cutting off your long hair to pixie short. 

Let us know what you decide to do!

I'm with eatgreenjello--go for the video imaging. I never would have been able to convince myself or my stylist that short hair would look good on me until I did this.  It's worth the investment.  I had always been told I didn't have the face shape or body type to pull off a super short haircut, so I struggled for years with perms, products, and blow drying for hours to achieve a hair style that usually ended up looking terrible by noon.

The style you're interested in is the style I am planning on when I grow out my buzzcut this winter.

I'm nit saying to try anything radical, but the pictures won't lie,and you'll know what to expect.

Good luck!