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Post by Opti on Jul 16, 2014 11:38:12 GMT -5
Hahaha, LOL.
This would have been my example of why it only works with thin hair. Obviously my definition of thick and other people's definition of thick doesn't match very well.
I've been told by Asian women with their hair pinned up with sticks that it probably wouldn't work with my hair as its thicker and heavier. I have been told this in person by several people where we could compare thickness and heaviness of each other's hair right on the spot.
When I said thin, I didn't mean fine. I probably should have used the term normal or (thin or normal) straight hair. In reality it is all subjective because I doubt any of us have measured the actual width of a hair strand and thus can make objective valuations on what thickness of a hair strand is thick, fine, thin, etc. Plus, since non straight hair has waves and curls in it, it will be heavier at the same length as straight hair because there is actually more hair there. Think of the difference between a straight line and a sine wave. If you compare then same length of a straight line with the same length of a sine wave and then squish the sine wave flat; there is far more line from the sine wave in comparison to the former shared length.
I am fairly certain our definition of insanely long isn't the same either. I would define it as the length where when you sit down, you sit on your own hair with your ass. Thus, IMO, insane to keep it that long. Odds are if you saw pics of my hair at various times you'd say it was insanely long.
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 16, 2014 11:39:54 GMT -5
Whenever I complain about my hair, DH points to his bald head and tells me to shut up. LOL! I feel his pain! My hair is fine and not particularly thick, or thin, but it's just like baby hair. Mother's hair, on the other hand, is very thick and wavy. I've spent a lifetime steeped in jealousy of my mother's hair. Who got it? Not me. Nah. My darned useless brother!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 16, 2014 11:43:11 GMT -5
The only time DH has been grateful for being bald is when the kid has lice. He wanted to cry when I caught them too the last time. My hair is apparently even worse than hers. He said next time he's shaving my head.
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Post by sbcalimom on Jul 16, 2014 11:59:07 GMT -5
sbcalimom, do you think that you have "soft" features? I'm not trying to nitpick myself, but I really do have "harsh" features. I'm not fishing for compliments, but I really don't think I have the kind of face to pull off short hair. Also, my eyes are REALLY big and I think short hair would make them even more prominent (bug eyes). I want to be brave like The Captain and I keep telling myself "it's just hair", but if I ever go short it will be a sloooowwwww and gradual process. I have a pretty strong jawline and I wear glasses. I get told all the time I look a lot like Julia Roberts if that helps. The one time I had short hair before this was when I was younger and it looked terrible because the stylist did not take into consideration my strong jawline. So it was a very blunt cut right at my jaw which really made me look masculine. This time though, I've done much softer cuts (she uses a razor) and we avoided the jawline. I went from just below the jaw to just above the jaw to now a longer pixie. I'm terrible at posting pictures but I can pm you a link to check a few out.
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Post by Opti on Jul 16, 2014 12:16:07 GMT -5
I think your hair looks great the way it is. I'm OK with the fact my "hairstyle" is basically the same except length over the years. Its less maintenance which really makes a difference if it takes a long time to dry one's hair.
I do use clips from time to time, but I use the bigger ones that are harder to find in the stores. Plus I don't put too much hair in them, clip hair around my face, and am OK with repositioning them as the day wears on.
While I have basic ones like that I also have a pair that's black with light blue rhinestones on them.
I think your best bet is to find a stylist that is good with your particular hair and have her teach you things you can do to style your hair. This will usually involve product, various hair brushes or both. FWIW, I have the round brush as well and I don't think I have the patience to be as good as a stylist so I tended to use it to style in curls or waves for just part of my hair. My hair is naturally curly so my hair issues and fixes may not help you.
Except for cutting it shorter and potentially shaping the cut a bit, any change will likely mean more maintenance day to day.
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Post by pinkbow832 on Jul 16, 2014 12:20:09 GMT -5
I don't have super thick hair, but I have LOTS of hair, so the effect ends up being similar. Here are some questions that will help determine what kind of cut/style will work best for you: 1. maintenance- how much time do you spend on hairstyling, how much time are you will to spend on hairstyling 2. product- what are you using currently/are you open to changing it up 3. hair type- when your hair air dries, is it straight? somewhat frizzy? what does it do naturally?
I have long hair that frizzes up when it air dries, which is a pain bc it means I need to either dry it or straighten it. However, the cut I get dramatically decreases the drying time, so you may find that to be true if you try a different cut. If your hair dries straight and isn't frizzy, I would recommend getting it thinned with very long layers. That will remove a lot of the bulk and weight while still leaving length, so you'll be able to pull it up in a lighter ponytail, dry it much faster, and style it more easily if you want to give that a try. It's a little scary the first time you have it done because the pile of hair on the floor makes it look like you won't have any left, but you'll be surprised at how much easier it is to deal with.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 16, 2014 12:24:45 GMT -5
The best way I have found of finding a stylist is to look at people who have hair at a length and type that is similar to your hair and if you like their cut, ask them. I normally look for women who have stick straight, thick hair because this shows a bad cut very easily. Once I find a person, I follow them all over the city until I leave.....and recently, have been thinking about flying back to KY to get my haircut done by my old stylist. Now that's pathetic! The person I'm using now cuts TD's mom's hair and does a decent job. I am finally getting her to do what I want her to do, but it's taken a few haircuts to get it to that point. My cut and length is very similar to this picture that Lily posted, but with bangs.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 16, 2014 16:30:30 GMT -5
If you're thinking short hair, look at the new Real Simple magazine.
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Post by swasat on Jul 16, 2014 16:42:09 GMT -5
@wrongsideof30, you are GORGEOUS!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 17:59:43 GMT -5
Just wanted to say I think you have very pretty hair!
I wondered if you've ever had your hair professionally conditioned? Otherwise, maybe consider changing your hair to shoulder length to reduce the weight. Thank you. I don't ever have my hair professionally done. My mom cuts it for me. What do you think about highlights? My hair is actually darker than it appears in that picture. It was really sunny that day. then you really need a professional to show you what products you should be using and some style suggestions. I would also let them thin it out a bit on the ends so you don't have as much weight pulling it down. would not do bangs and only highlight it if you want a highlighted look. I only started coloring my hair to cover the gray.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 16, 2014 20:32:33 GMT -5
Hahaha, LOL.
This would have been my example of why it only works with thin hair. Obviously my definition of thick and other people's definition of thick doesn't match very well.
I've been told by Asian women with their hair pinned up with sticks that it probably wouldn't work with my hair as its thicker and heavier. I have been told this in person by several people where we could compare thickness and heaviness of each other's hair right on the spot.
When I said thin, I didn't mean fine. I probably should have used the term normal or (thin or normal) straight hair. In reality it is all subjective because I doubt any of us have measured the actual width of a hair strand and thus can make objective valuations on what thickness of a hair strand is thick, fine, thin, etc. Plus, since non straight hair has waves and curls in it, it will be heavier at the same length as straight hair because there is actually more hair there. Think of the difference between a straight line and a sine wave. If you compare then same length of a straight line with the same length of a sine wave and then squish the sine wave flat; there is far more line from the sine wave in comparison to the former shared length.
I am fairly certain our definition of insanely long isn't the same either. I would define it as the length where when you sit down, you sit on your own hair with your ass. Thus, IMO, insane to keep it that long. Odds are if you saw pics of my hair at various times you'd say it was insanely long.
My hair is nearly corkscrew curly... You don't have to explain the difference between curly and straight hair to me. And I was speaking of thick hair... A pony tail that it a few inches in circumference. To me insanely long hair is hair that goes past someone's butt... That is a pretty abnormal length where I live. My point is, I have a crap ton of hair ( when straightened it is down to my waist and my pony tail is a very thick) and I have a couple friends who do as well and we've worn worn it with the sticks and it wasn't unpleasant. You said you never tried it so you can't say it only works with thin hair. Though, I suppose you can, but you would be incorrect. Sent from my Nexus 10
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jul 16, 2014 20:43:42 GMT -5
I don't know your age, wrongside - but guessing by your screen nic, I'd say (over 30?) If you're close to 40 (or older), I'd recommend getting a shorter cut than what you say your hair looks like (according to your avatar).
Long hair has to be shaped, styled, and layered (but not tooooo long) to look good on a woman mid-30's or older - otherwise, it just ages you more than you are. I wouldn't go more than 4-6" past shoulder once you reach your 30's - unless you wear it up a lot - otherwise it just ages you - but it should be sculpted/shaped to match the shape of your face. (Feathering, layers, etc). I'm at the point where shoulder-length is going to be my next style (the long hair is mostly pulled up in a pony-tail or banana clip these days for me.)
As for Archie's "Pixie Cut" pic -
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Post by Opti on Jul 16, 2014 21:33:29 GMT -5
Hahaha, LOL.
This would have been my example of why it only works with thin hair. Obviously my definition of thick and other people's definition of thick doesn't match very well.
I've been told by Asian women with their hair pinned up with sticks that it probably wouldn't work with my hair as its thicker and heavier. I have been told this in person by several people where we could compare thickness and heaviness of each other's hair right on the spot.
When I said thin, I didn't mean fine. I probably should have used the term normal or (thin or normal) straight hair. In reality it is all subjective because I doubt any of us have measured the actual width of a hair strand and thus can make objective valuations on what thickness of a hair strand is thick, fine, thin, etc. Plus, since non straight hair has waves and curls in it, it will be heavier at the same length as straight hair because there is actually more hair there. Think of the difference between a straight line and a sine wave. If you compare then same length of a straight line with the same length of a sine wave and then squish the sine wave flat; there is far more line from the sine wave in comparison to the former shared length.
I am fairly certain our definition of insanely long isn't the same either. I would define it as the length where when you sit down, you sit on your own hair with your ass. Thus, IMO, insane to keep it that long. Odds are if you saw pics of my hair at various times you'd say it was insanely long.
My hair is nearly corkscrew curly... You don't have to explain the difference between curly and straight hair to me. And I was speaking of thick hair... A pony tail that it a few inches in circumference. To me insanely long hair is hair that goes past someone's butt... That is a pretty abnormal length where I live. My point is, I have a crap ton of hair ( when straightened it is down to my waist and my pony tail is a very thick) and I have a couple friends who do as well and we've worn worn it with the sticks and it wasn't unpleasant. You said you never tried it so you can't say it only works with thin hair. Though, I suppose you can, but you would be incorrect. Sent from my Nexus 10 Well, at least we agree on what insanely long hair is.
I've had hair down to my waist too. Have no idea how long it would have been had it been straightened. I no longer tolerate that kind of weight on my head. Its just not comfortable to me. The fact that you can do it and it isn't unpleasant to you, doesn't mean that will be my experience.
"so you can't say it only works with thin hair"
I was kidding with the only comment. Should have used this. or . I was really trying to point out that your example of thick hair was what I defined as thin hair. That's it. Really.
If you are ever out my way, I will let you put my hair up into the sticks if you can manage it. Hopefully you will not be offended if I take it down in 15 minutes or so because the weight of it bugs me. OK?
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 17, 2014 7:31:16 GMT -5
My hair is nearly corkscrew curly... You don't have to explain the difference between curly and straight hair to me. And I was speaking of thick hair... A pony tail that it a few inches in circumference. To me insanely long hair is hair that goes past someone's butt... That is a pretty abnormal length where I live. My point is, I have a crap ton of hair ( when straightened it is down to my waist and my pony tail is a very thick) and I have a couple friends who do as well and we've worn worn it with the sticks and it wasn't unpleasant. You said you never tried it so you can't say it only works with thin hair. Though, I suppose you can, but you would be incorrect. Sent from my Nexus 10 Well, at least we agree on what insanely long hair is.
I've had hair down to my waist too. Have no idea how long it would have been had it been straightened. I no longer tolerate that kind of weight on my head. Its just not comfortable to me. The fact that you can do it and it isn't unpleasant to you, doesn't mean that will be my experience.
"so you can't say it only works with thin hair"
I was kidding with the only comment. Should have used this. or . I was really trying to point out that your example of thick hair was what I defined as thin hair. That's it. Really.
If you are ever out my way, I will let you put my hair up into the sticks if you can manage it. Hopefully you will not be offended if I take it down in 15 minutes or so because the weight of it bugs me. OK?
Deal. Though I haven't seen the sticks for sale in about 10 years. I don't really think they are "in" anymore. Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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