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Long hair v short hair

53 replies

TheWristBoundLatexBitch · 24/10/2022 01:24

I haven't even done a name change so
this is me.

I've decided to grow my hair and it's growing lovely and healthy and in the best conditionGrin I can't find a chef kiss emoji so. Anyway I digress. My husband has now decided he prefers my hair short 🤮. Im not emotionally ready but he keeps saying I should cut it.

Im actually stubborn so we are staying like this, but im bored and wanted opinions on long v short hair

OP posts:
Mariposista · 24/10/2022 07:48

Once you are over about 9/10, YOU get to decide how you have your hair.

WitchyMother · 24/10/2022 07:59

I think it's up to you.
Your op says you want opinions long hair vs short hair, well I think if your hair is in a good condition then longer is more feminine and attractive.

EBearhug · 24/10/2022 08:30

Stating a preference is fine. Expecting you to follow that preference because it's his preference is not fine. You're the one washing and styling your hair.

My hair is long by default as I just can't be bothered to go to the hairdresser as often as short hair would require. If anyone doesn't like that, that's tough for them, but they'll learn to live with it. I have had my hair short in the past, and there is often an annoying in between stage when growing it out,but it's mostly annoying for you.

BiscuitLover3678 · 24/10/2022 08:33

Pictures of before and after? I’m curious!

Do you know why he prefers it? Ask him! It might just take him time to get used to. I’m sure you look lovely either way.

And yes of course it’s her hair but if I shaved my head I’m not sure my husband would be keen!

jtaeapa · 24/10/2022 08:33

I wonder what his objection to it is. Does it cost in products or take ages to deal with?

BiscuitLover3678 · 24/10/2022 08:34

Generally I think long hair looks lovely but it depends on the style, type and how you keep ir

Pumpkinpatchlookinggood · 24/10/2022 08:34

Give a big sigh op. Tell him you woidl

Pumpkinpatchlookinggood · 24/10/2022 08:34

Tell him you would prefer him with a bigger penis...

SleepingStandingUp · 24/10/2022 08:39

@TheWristBoundLatexBitch your hair, your choice. Yo u can take his opinion into consideration but its not his hair so its not his choice.

@ThatAussieGuy is correct. Rock guys need long hair. For all the swooshing of their heads.

SleepingStandingUp · 24/10/2022 08:40

Perhaps he's got hair envy OP. Is he losing his?

Notarealmum · 24/10/2022 09:01

Um, can you compromise with just above shoulder length?

pumpkinelvis · 24/10/2022 09:09

Your hair your choice. Your dh is allowed an opinion. My dh sometimes voices an opinion, but I don't always agree with it or take it on board.

TheWristBoundLatexBitch · 24/10/2022 09:17

I would like to say he would never ask me/make me cut it, he has purely just given an opinion.

Is he loosing his? No! I've been envious of his hair for years and it grows so fast and is extremely thick (my children also all got his hair Envy).

I think he's just not used to it, I have always got it to a certain length and then chipped it off.

OP posts:
FindingMeno · 24/10/2022 09:19

No one would make me cut my long hair.

Midnights · 24/10/2022 09:25

I think he's definitely allowed an opinion, I prefer my husband without the bum fluff chin, he knows that and I know that - he still occasionally grows the bum fluff - it's not a problem, we both just know I prefer it gone 😂

Same as he prefers me brunette, I occasionally go wild and get blonde bits put in. He never tells me it looks bad, and will tell me it looks good - he just has a preference for my natural colour!

I don't think he should keep telling you to cut it though - I'd be telling him he's certainly allowed to prefer it short, but he's not allowed to tell you to cut it!

Cigarettesaftersex1 · 24/10/2022 09:28

My DP prefers my hair in a shoulder length bob and dark, it's currently long and blonde. My hair, my choice

balalake · 24/10/2022 09:30

It is up to you. Whether it looks good or not will depend on the person.

TheVolturi · 24/10/2022 09:33

Yeah I put money on the fact he's worried you're looking more attr with longer hair? Definitely don't cut your hair for him!

TheVolturi · 24/10/2022 09:34

Attractive that should say!

Supup · 24/10/2022 09:54

DH likes his hair long, I prefer it short because I think it looks much better and suits his face more. I tried hinting then tried encouraging him saying give it a try it will grow back if you really don’t like it, but he won't, so I’ve gone back to accepting it’s his hair. It’s your hair OP.

SweetSenorita · 24/10/2022 10:29

My opinion on long v short hair is that I love extremely short hair on both men and women. I don't like long hair at all.

However, that's not the issue here, is it? You're growing your hair and that's your call. Does anybody else get an opinion? Meh. Well, it's a free world; they can comment. But when it becomes constant, it's really tedious and wearing.

I shave my head and get regular comments about how I'd be much more likely to find a man if I grew my hair and popped on a pretty frock. That's one bloody good reason for keeping it short then 🤣

angieloumc · 24/10/2022 10:50

Notarealmum · 24/10/2022 09:01

Um, can you compromise with just above shoulder length?

Eh, why should she?

SweetSenorita · 24/10/2022 10:53

Notarealmum · 24/10/2022 09:01

Um, can you compromise with just above shoulder length?

Er no. I definitely wouldn't. I see no reason why OP should either.

KM247 · 24/10/2022 12:32

@SweetSenorita I'm now wondering if my solution to getting rid of waste of space men is shaving off my waist length hair 😂 sounds like a good plan to me.

mintywinter · 24/10/2022 12:33

Very controlling of him to try to tell you, it's your hair, just ignore him.