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To cut all my hair off and get a curly short cut with a fringe 🙈

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Tofringeornot · 02/07/2026 19:11

Tomorrow I am going to my hairdresser. To get my hair cut after a very long time!

It’s well below my bra strap curly, well wavy at this length. Central part no fringe.

Not sure how much it will curl anymore since two pregnancies.

Tell me your fringe successes and failures. I have spent a long time thinking about this and I 98% certain I am going to do it 😬

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localnotail · 06/07/2026 08:19

If your hair really curly just get a short bob-type haircut? Curly fringe is not a good look.

thinkingofachange · 06/07/2026 08:14

Tofringeornot · 02/07/2026 20:52

And I have far too many forehead wrinkles now. Its either fringe or Botox lol

I curly fringe will not even cover your whole forehead especially when styled with products so not really a comparison to Botox

GotALionInMyPocket · 06/07/2026 07:41

Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 17:35

So it’s not a full full fringe but he didn’t want to do it. He said let’s see how this goes and we can work on it. Really happy with it. Put it in a little bun. Also tried Princess Leia buns and they look super cool 😎

Have attached the inspo picture I settled on for day to day, and I think he’s got it bang on!

Also check out my hair which will be sending to little princess trust

Can we see it down op?

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Tofringeornot · 04/07/2026 15:24

Ladygardenerinderby · 03/07/2026 20:49

Please let us see , blank out your face

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I have posted a pic, we ended up half and half. Half short, half fringe 😂

Hairdresser and I didn’t know how much it would bounce so all a bit of an experiment.

Have washed and dried now and defo don’t have my curls anymore! Quite excited about this actually. It’s voluminous waves 🥳

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MrsOlderButWiser · 04/07/2026 14:40

Speaking from experience, I have curly hair. At the age of 30 my hairdresser talked me into having my hair cut short as it would be easier to maintain. I was in a flood of tears once she'd finished as when I put my glasses back on I looked 20 years older and it was awful. It took 3 years to grow out. I will never go short again by choice.

aliasfrog · 03/07/2026 20:50

Get a fringe, i got one a year ago and it's the best thing I've done with my hair. Everyone compliments it. I think i just look better with half my face covered!!
It's fine if I blow dry it straight away after washing. It's a bit sweaty in summer but not unbearable. And you can always pin it up. Do it!!! Curly hair looks lovely with a fringe too.

Ladygardenerinderby · 03/07/2026 20:49

GotALionInMyPocket · 03/07/2026 17:08

Ohhhh!!! Picture?‽!

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Please let us see , blank out your face

Ladygardenerinderby · 03/07/2026 20:45

Tofringeornot · 02/07/2026 22:14

Ooo had not thought of this! 🫠

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And in rainy windy weather it’s also a nightmare but summer is horrendous

Ladygardenerinderby · 03/07/2026 20:43

Tofringeornot · 02/07/2026 20:52

And I have far too many forehead wrinkles now. Its either fringe or Botox lol

I’d defo get the Botox

Ladygardenerinderby · 03/07/2026 20:40

I absolutely Love a fringe for two days then hate it n I’ve done it several times stupidly They’re vile in hot weather and need styling daily and an absolute shit to grow out . They seem to look great for about a week out of 6 lol , get them trimmed they’re too short for two weeks then look great for about a week and then they’re too long again pffttt

It’s your shout obviously but be 100% certain please .

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Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 19:40

Thanks all 😊 super happy with it.

Yes it’s not super short or a full fringe. It’s a kind of progression from super long centre part. Will update if we go any further!

Wishing all your curls much bounce and your fringes much freedom 😂

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Allseeingallknowing · 03/07/2026 18:12

It looks lovely, but wouldn’t call it very short!

TooOrangey · 03/07/2026 18:02

Looks lovely OP. But that’s no fringe at all. Good thing imo.

AnonyMumAuDHD · 03/07/2026 17:49

Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 17:35

So it’s not a full full fringe but he didn’t want to do it. He said let’s see how this goes and we can work on it. Really happy with it. Put it in a little bun. Also tried Princess Leia buns and they look super cool 😎

Have attached the inspo picture I settled on for day to day, and I think he’s got it bang on!

Also check out my hair which will be sending to little princess trust

Love it - it looks amazing!

TheLemonOtter · 03/07/2026 17:42

It looks amazing @Tofringeornot! I also love the inspiration pic and how amazing that the princess trust can get all that hair too!

AnonyMumAuDHD · 03/07/2026 17:36

Came to this thread late but as a bra strap-waist length curly haired person, old enough to be a grandmother it seems, I’ve always opted for layering and between jaw and earlobe length for the ‘fringe’ …. Every single time I have been to a hairdresser demanding a fringe they have gently refused. Their argument being that ‘we can shorten it next time - see how it feels at this length first.’

Have always been happy with their advice and cut, so really hope you were today too.

To cut all my hair off and get a curly short cut with a fringe 🙈
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Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 17:35

So it’s not a full full fringe but he didn’t want to do it. He said let’s see how this goes and we can work on it. Really happy with it. Put it in a little bun. Also tried Princess Leia buns and they look super cool 😎

Have attached the inspo picture I settled on for day to day, and I think he’s got it bang on!

Also check out my hair which will be sending to little princess trust

To cut all my hair off and get a curly short cut with a fringe 🙈
To cut all my hair off and get a curly short cut with a fringe 🙈
To cut all my hair off and get a curly short cut with a fringe 🙈
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PlantsAndSpaniels · 03/07/2026 17:19

Ive just chopped my boob length curls for around shoulder length as its getting too much to cope with during pregnancy. I struggled with finding time to wash/style it when it was so long when my first was born and eneded up wearing it up kost of the time so decided to do it earlier this time. Side part with slight face framing pieces. Wouldn't go for a short cut and fringe straight away.
Try a side part then once you've got the hang of styling see if fringe will work. You can always go shorter.

GotALionInMyPocket · 03/07/2026 17:08

Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 15:48

Omg I did it!!!

Ohhhh!!! Picture?‽!

GotALionInMyPocket · 03/07/2026 17:07

I can’t imagine a curly short cut with a fringe. Can you show us an example of what you mean op?

Do you mean like a curly bob? Or short short??

Justbreathagain · 03/07/2026 17:03

You only live once go for it. I got a fringe cut in about 6m ago and was scared but I love. I don't have wavy hair though. It's just hair it will grow back !

saveforthat · 03/07/2026 16:50

Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 15:50

I bloody love it!!! It’s a kind of half grown out long sienna miller style. He said that would be better and more predictable than a full fringe. But I might just get him to cut the full fringe next time. Let’s see 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Can we see a picture? Obviously blank out your face.

Surfindreams · 03/07/2026 16:47

Do it. It's fun! Start with longer curtain bangs and go shorter gradually so it's not a drastic change.

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Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 15:50

I bloody love it!!! It’s a kind of half grown out long sienna miller style. He said that would be better and more predictable than a full fringe. But I might just get him to cut the full fringe next time. Let’s see 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Tofringeornot · 03/07/2026 15:48

Omg I did it!!!

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