Fun New Style for Long Hair? Ideas?
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Topic: Fun New Style for Long Hair? Ideas?
Posted By: trophywife
Subject: Fun New Style for Long Hair? Ideas?
Date Posted: February 08 2008 at 5:19pm
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I have been growing my hair for over a year (with trims!) It is now shoulder blade length and all one length. It's in good condition, straight and moderately thick. I am having my hair cut in the week and want a slight change of style, maybe some layers or graduation. I don't want a fringe, but am otherwise quite open to ideas. Definitely want to keep the length. Any ideas, please? I am a bit uninspired. ------------- Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. |
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 8:34am
| Well... you pretty much picked your style... If you want to keep the lenght, don't want bangs... adding layers is about all you can do to be different. |
Posted By: Bob S
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 2:38pm
Hey, T-Wife!  Welcome back.
I had to re-read a couple old posts to remember your exact story. I knew you were growing out, but I'd forgotten that YOU were the one who was cheated out of your long hair by an idiotic, careless "stylist". What a jerk!!
Anyway, I am happy to hear that you've gained length over the preceding couple of years. I know that middling lengths are frustrating, and maybe even a tad boring for some. But if you have straight hair and hope to still grow longer, remember that layers are extremely difficult for most professionals to cut well. I see horrible cuts every day.
My suggestion is to look for someone with your hair type and length, and ask her who cut it for her. Good layering is an art, so trust your hair only to one of the rare gems in the industry.
Maybe a little highlighting around the front, with or without any layering, may be enough to get you excited about your hair again. Updos are really hot, too! Blessings, and Best of Luck, Bob
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Posted By: trophywife
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 4:10pm
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Hey, thanks both of you. Well I trust my hairdresser so will probably ask her for a trim and some long layers as I can always grow them out without too much hassle if I don't like them. Are there different types of layers and if so which one should I ask for? ------------- Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. |
Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: February 11 2008 at 4:38pm
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Not really different types of layers.. just really depends on how thick your hair is and how layered you want it to be. The thicker your hair the more layers you can and in my opinion, should get.
I think layers give long hair a really fresh look that add movement and style.
You can get just a few around your face aka J. Aniston's long look or add layers through out your length to allow you to go past just straight long hair and into a more stylish look.
If your hair is thick enough to layered through out you can do nothing but dry your hair reg. and look good or use a flat iron, flip the ends out or under for a dressier, night out kind of look.
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Posted By: trophywife
Date Posted: February 23 2008 at 3:30pm
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Thanks. I had my hair cut last Thursday (Valentine's Day), but I had the last appointment of the day and my hairdresser was suffering with a really bad cold and said she had only stayed on to fit in my appointment as I am one of her regulars and she knew I was going out that night. Anyway she was obviously desperate to get home to bed so I just had a trim. I was a bit disappointed, but I will go back in a couple of months and consider a change of style then. ------------- Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. |