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Hair opinions? Unhappy

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Squeak1234 · 08/10/2024 08:40

I have never posted here before but really need some opinions!

I paid £135 (!) for a colour, cut and blow dry and treatment the other day. I’m really happy with the colour but was tired of my boring dull hair so asked for curtain bangs. I really wanted something face framing or that can go flicky.

I know my hair is really thin and I’m also not the best at styling but I feel really unhappy with how it’s turned out.

I’ve tried my heated styling brush, straighteners, rollers, you name it - and my hair still just sits there like in the pictures ive put on (I hope!). It just stays straight!!! I also put a pic of what I wanted to look like lol

I paid £135 so I wanted to feel transformed but I just feel like my hair just looks as dead and boring as it always does.

I obviously have spent a lot of money but I didn’t want to complain if I felt it’s just my fault (unable to style, thin hair etc) or if it’s actually been done badly, I can’t tell, because I’m very hard on myself usually.

Would really appreciate thoughts!

Hair opinions? Unhappy
Hair opinions? Unhappy
Hair opinions? Unhappy
Hair opinions? Unhappy
OP posts:
Catza · 08/10/2024 08:52

Mittens67 · 08/10/2024 08:45

What are bangs?

Fringe

Catza · 08/10/2024 08:50

Fine-haired person here. The woman in the picture has 5 times more hair than you and I. She probably also has natural curl which has been straightened. There is no way in hell we can achieve the same look on a fine straight hair. The only fringe that ever worked for me was a full, thick fringe. Unfortunately, cutting thick fringe also reduces how much hair you have left on the sides of your hair so only works with certain haircuts (like a short bob).
There is nothing wrong with the cut, it's just not the best for our type of hair.

ETA: to style the fringe like a model, you need to use a large round brush and roll the fringe back. Loads of product to give it hold as well.

Talipesmum · 08/10/2024 08:49

Do you use any products on it? Something to help it hold shape when styled? My hair is pretty similar - no wave or shape at all - and I’ve only managed to get any curl or wave or anything when using something to hold it - but I’m no good in this space and always making it up.

MissEloiseBridgerton · 08/10/2024 08:46

Did the hairdresser style it like the model? I have tried everything to get bangs like that model too and my hair will not do it for me but my hairdresser can absolutely crush it every time! It's just skill I think... Have a look on Instagram or tiktok, how to style bangs, you'll get loads of videos/hacks!

Pyroleus · 08/10/2024 08:46

I have fine hair like yours, and cutting it does not change its type. It still won't hold a style no matter what length each hair is cut to. The best hairdresser in the world couldn't do it 😆

Pipecleanerrevival · 08/10/2024 08:46

Did it look good when you left the hairdresser? Maybe go back and ask them how to style it the same way?

Mittens67 · 08/10/2024 08:45

What are bangs?

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Squeak1234 · 08/10/2024 08:44

Yeah I thought it’d be easier to actually style as bangs if that’s what’s been cut?

OP posts:
Agix · 08/10/2024 08:44

Go and ask someone for a soft mullet (keeping the length). No seriously. Absolute wonder for those of us with flat hair if the stylist does it right (mine is wavy but super flat at the top). Gives all those layers at the top. Damn wish I could give you my stylist, he'd sort it for you.

Pyroleus · 08/10/2024 08:43

The cut looks fine to me (not an expert). Are you upset that it won't go flicky like on the model? Surely that's just your hair type? What did you want them to actually do differently?