Night Elf Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I've been wanting a shorter haircut for at least a year. Several months ago I went in to do it but chickened out. Instead I got 5-6 inches cut off and was able to continue wearing it in a pony tail. Only now some of the hairs work their way out of the pony tail so I have two great big barrettes on either side of my head behind my ears. I am so ready for something cute. I called my stylist to make an appointment and usually I have to wait 4-5 weeks to get in because she's at my salon only 2 days a week. Well, there was a cancellation and she has an open appointment tomorrow. So no more thinking about it and perhaps cancelling. I'm just going to do it. I know she won't want to cut it really short. She helped my dd transition from long hair to a pixie cut over several months just to make sure she was fine with each haircut. I'm both nervous and excited at the same time. Here's a current picture of me. If I cut it up into a wavy bob, will that work? Do I want it stacked in the back? I'm worried my poofy hair will just poof out more with a bob look. It took me forever to figure out how to post that picture, and now it's small. Even my youngest dd couldn't figure it out. Edited July 22, 2017 by Night Elf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Bob cuts scare the heck out of me and I know a couple of younger women who wear them very well. The one's hair is fairly short and it is quite wavy but it looks good. The other one's hair is straight, she lightened it and it is very cute on her, a little longer; she also wears makeup. I too transition slowly (usually) when going short but I don't like short hair on myself. I look good with bangs but sick of them. The right cut to complement the shape of the face can be hard to find, as well as color. I've started wearing makeup more and defining my eyebrows which has also helped me look better in my eyes. When I got my hair cut the last time, people thought I had colored my hair because the sun bleached stuff was cut off, making it much darker. If I were you, I'd get 1-2" cut off. Doing a stacked bob with wavy hair is okay, you can straighten it for a different look too. When I clicked on your photo on my laptop, it was bigger, so it worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 How exciting! I would go with stacked/layers in back to control the "poofiness"...speaking from experience. Make sure to post the after pics! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 The good news is that I trust this stylist. We were with her at least 2 years, until dd went away to college last Fall. I know how she thinks. And all of her suggestions for either dd or me were right on target. So I'm going in tomorrow pretty much a blank slate. I'm going to tell her what I want to end up with and how can we get there in stages. Yes, I'll post an after pic. I just hope it's enough of a change that it doesn't look like I'm sending the same pic twice. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I'd probably do a longer bob, maybe two inches or so below chin length? Not stacked but if you wear it curly I'd play that up by scrunching it to encourage more curls. I also think you'd look beautiful in a pixie. Either of these lengths: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/32/cf/27/32cf27a48eee829cf6564c1860459543--pixie-haircuts-wavy-hairstyles.jpg Edited July 21, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Good hair straightener will handle the poof regardless of what you get. I have semi-wavy hair and with a straightener, I have "Pantene" hair that moves nicely from side to side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'd probably do a longer bob, maybe two inches or so below chin length? Not stacked but if you wear it curly I'd play that up by scrunching it to encourage more curls. I also think you'd look beautiful in a pixie. Either of these lengths: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/32/cf/27/32cf27a48eee829cf6564c1860459543--pixie-haircuts-wavy-hairstyles.jpg Pixie is my ultimate goal. I just don't know if my stylist will want to make such a drastic change so fast. She's known me over 2 years and she cut my hair a couple of times, but never short. My dd was going to her every 6 weeks to keep her short hair trimmed. I don't really consider my hair curly, more wavy, and I don't do anything with it. When I wash it, I let it air dry and then I put it in a pony tail and barrettes. It doesn't hang down my neck or the sides of my face at all. That's what I like about it. I don't want hair touching my neck or falling into my eyes if I lean forward. That's why I think a pixie would be good for me. I can handle getting it trimmed every 4-6 weeks. Dd was able to stretch it out to 6 weeks because the salon is so expensive. I wish I had some pictures to take in with me tomorrow but I haven't really found one cut that screams ME. I'm going to look again in the morning. Maybe I'll find some type of inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 :party: :party: :party: Good luck! Remember hair grows back, so be brave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I have a bob and super thick hair and the stacking kind of makes it poofier in the back. Depending on how thick your hair is you could get an undercut in the back. It's what I do. I have had designs put in it but now don't and just have it faded up. Generally no one knows I have it because my hair is too short for it to be in a ponytail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I have wavy hair and once did a bob with it stacked in the back. No more. While the shortest lengths of the stack were fine, the longer ones would turn up in all different directions. It never laid smoothly like it did when I originally left the salon. I second the straightener. Best thing since sliced bread. It smooths my hair, helps to control the frizz, and will last until the next time I wash my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Fly away hair worries me about a stacked bob. I just envision tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Fly away hair worries me about a stacked bob. I just envision tears.No, if you're curly only stack of you want it short at the nape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Stacked= poof After the cut for shape, texturizing is what will keep the poof to a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I can't wait to see the after pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 I'd probably do a longer bob, maybe two inches or so below chin length? Not stacked but if you wear it curly I'd play that up by scrunching it to encourage more curls. I also think you'd look beautiful in a pixie. Either of these lengths: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/32/cf/27/32cf27a48eee829cf6564c1860459543--pixie-haircuts-wavy-hairstyles.jpg Ok, I printed out these pictures to show my stylist. I know my hair isn't that curly but it's kind of a what I want vs. what I don't want. I've looked at tons of pictures online and wish I had some other pictures to take to her. It's hard to know what my hair will do when shorter. Will it be poofier or straighter? I feel as if my wavy texture begins above my ears so if I cut off all the wavy, would my hair be straighter? I just don't know. That's a question for her I suppose. My appointment is late afternoon. I'll post as soon as I get home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 You've been wanting (and waiting) to do this! Have fun!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Can't wait to see it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 I just spent two hours looking at cuts online. Good grief! At this point I'm thinking of going in and asking her to trim the edges and be done with it! Haha! I chose 5 pictures to show her, specifically points about each style that I like. Then I'll ask her to do the impossible and put them together into one fabulous haircut that doesn't require me spending more than 5 minutes styling my hair in the morning. Wash and go is ideal but I'm willing to use a little product and a hair dryer if my hair is short. No curling or flat irons. I'm too old and disinterested in going to that much trouble for a look. I'm leaving in 25 minutes. I've been antsy all day. This waiting around is killing me. I don't know what I'll end up with, but thank you for being interested. I told DH I'd like to change my mind but I've already posted on my board that I'm getting it done so now I have to follow through or look stupid. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Bringing in multiple pictures is a great idea. Remember too that you can probably get it curlier by scrunching and training the curls for few weeks. That's the trick to wearing those curly bobs is to use a lot less heat and time and a lot more wash and go. I went from what I thought was messy wavy hair to ringlets when I made an effort to encourage the curls, and I get more of them when it is shorter because there is less weight pulling them straight. Edited July 22, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Ok, I got a pixie cut and love it! It's so funny, it's all off my face just like when I wear a pony tail so I don't feel much different yet. I can't wait to wash it for the first time because it's going to feel so weird! And she made this a wash and go style. I just run wet hands through my hair in the morning and I'm ready to go! Yay! 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I love it!! So cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 so cute! Pixie cut is my favorite hair style, so comfortable and easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I love it. It really is cute. And good for you for being all brave and going for the short cut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) It's great! Really suits you! Are you going to try wearing it straight or with more texture on top? If the latter do get a good styling wax (I like Tigi's). It definitely transforms your face and brings it out. Love! https://www.thebeautyplace.com/tigi-bed-head-hair-stick.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI55-lte6d1QIVzIl-Ch3Vtw8dEAQYASABEgLKmPD_BwE Edited July 22, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 LOVE!!! Welcome to the Pixie Chicks club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 It looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 That is so you! Amazing what the hair does when shortened. Love it. You look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Super cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Very cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 that is a super cute haircut. You look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 That's so pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 You look spectacular! Enjoy the new style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 What a beautiful hair style!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Oh.My.Word. Utterly adorable and beautifully cut as well. You look darling and very chic... Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Super cute! Your dh will feel like he's got a new wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Nice cut. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 LOVE IT!!! I especially like the neckline- neat, but very feminine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Ooh--nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You look 25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I love it! Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 WOW! It's fantastic! Even my DH, who as a rule doesn't like short hair, says it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Wow! You look great! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Adorable and perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I love your new hair! It looks fabulous on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38carrots Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It suits you so well!!!! What a great haircut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You look terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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