Thinking about a big cut

mamie329

Nothing super crazy, but I'm starting to feel ridiculous with all this hair. Often I love it, but I don't think it's age -appropriate for me anymore. 

Maybe three inches?

 

 

Leigha12

3 inches is nothing! I honestly think you should try a good 6-8 inches. That should still have it past your shoulders. Now that's a big change! For your face shape, I probably wouldn't venture shorter than shoulder length.

mamie329

6-8 is a lot!! My hair is my security blanket.  

luckycooky

3" probably won't be much of a difference.  How about 4-6"?

Leigha12

mamie329:

6-8 is a lot!! My hair is my security blanket.  

It grows back. It will be ok! 

barbnsteve

I vote for 6-8" with Leigha!  I think that would look great, especially with a slight layer!  A change is always good in the winter as you can get away with a big hat when you head out if you really hate it!

Kellybeth124

I agree with Leigha that 3" won't seem like much at all, but I understand about the security blanket thing too. I chopped mine off pretty short post-wedding and it's all grown back out again now. Rip the band-aid off and go for something in the 4-6" range because it will indeed grow back if you don't like it.

janma529

luckycooky:

3" probably won't be much of a difference.  How about 4-6"?

I think that's a great suggestion!

I totally get the security blanket thing because I am the same way.  Your hair actually looks like it might be the same length as mine right now.  I've been thinking about a "big" cut, too.  The last time I got it cut I only got 2 inches off, which sounded like soooo much to me at the time.  I regretted not getting more, though, because you really couldn't tell.  

Go for it! :-)   

mamie329

Maybe 4 to 6 is a good compromise. Wahh. So nervous. Long hair allows me to style it in many ways. Will I be restricted with shorter hair? 

janma529

I don't think so because it would still be past your shoulders, right?

And as much as I love having super long hair myself, I do have to admit that it has a lot more volume when it's shorter. 

Leigha12

mamie329:

Maybe 4 to 6 is a good compromise. Wahh. So nervous. Long hair allows me to style it in many ways. Will I be restricted with shorter hair? 

Well, I can't do updos myself, but my hair is closer to chin length. (Professionals could actually do an updo even with my short hair.) I can put my hair in a ponytail, straighten it, flip it out, use clips, etc. As long as it's to your shoulders, it's still really versatile! And if you regret it, the good news is it will be back!

megs1383

I'd say go 4-6" shorter. I think shoulder length hair would look great on you!

As long as its past your shoulders, you should still be able to style it up or down. Every time I go for a chop, I am amazed by how much less time it takes to shampoo, dry and style shorter hair! And I have tons more volume at the roots because it isn't so weighed down.

mbd62709

I vote for 4"-6" too. Like everyone else said, you'll still be able to style it a variety of ways and it will look like a change as opposed to the 3". Go for it mamie : )

hopscotch.

Go for it!  It always grows back!  (coming from the girl who cut 10+" after the wedding...grew it back out and just chopped another 5-6")

I'd say go for 6 inches.  Your hair is really long, so you won't notice a different if you only cut a few inches.