Chopping all my hair off...

[FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse]

I'm feeling in need of a change, so this week I've decided to go from my past-shoulder-length hair, to next to nothing (something like the picture, but darker hair).

I have a long neck so I'm hoping to be able to pull it off, but have no idea about styling or even what cut I'm asking for.

My hair is curly/wavy and I don't want it shaved or shaped too severely.

Does anyone have any tips and more importantly, what cut am I asking for?!

[IrnBruTheNoo]

Would post a pic but don't want to reveal my identity on a forum...Three days in and I'm liking it, but after finding out how much it costs long term to maintain the pixie cut I think I'll have it trimmed once and start to grow it out into longer versions of the pixie cut and gradually into the bob again as it means it costs less over the year to get it cut and styled. The day to day maintenance of the pixie cut is very easy though, I must admit. It's quick to do each morning so far, using fingers to style any way you like!

DH still isn't keen but my parents were visiting yesterday and they both said I suit it (and DS1's school teacher even commented on my hair on Friday!). I would imagine others will see me tomorrow at the school and have to do a double take! lol

[Behoove]

irn put up a pic once you're done! will you?
Thanks both, I wish I'd done it ages ago.

[IrnBruTheNoo]

Well done too Behoove that really suits you, and also to nina. We seem to all be starting a trend on this thread!!

[IrnBruTheNoo]

trends4ever.com/hairstyles/side-partition-mid-partition-and-free-hand-style-bangs-of-pixie-haircut.php/attachment/michelle-williams-pixie-hairstyle

The large picture of Michelle Williams is really the closest to what my hair cut is like now. I've got loads of greys, so about to dye my hair tonight....so excited!!

[IrnBruTheNoo]

Well I did it too (today!!!)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am very pleased with the result. It is cropped short, will try and upload a picture of what it's similar to celebrity-wise....

Bye bye hair blowing in my face all winter time!

[trevortrevorslattery]

Looking good Behoove!

[Behoove]

This thread is responsible for a cast off hair mountain in the UK.
I did it too. Was previously washed out greyish brown half way down my back because I was scared to take the plunge. Now, well.....

[BlueEyedWonder]

I'm still procrastinating over going proper short.
Flora I love your cut. Can you tell me what you asked please? I am always unsure as to what I ask for!

[Bluebiscuits]

Love it Nina!

[trevortrevorslattery]

nina it looks fab

[ninaprettyballerina]

I did it!

Think I will feel happier once I have washed and styled it myself

[trevortrevorslattery]

BOO DM and DH!
I bet you will look amazing. You can always grow it back to a bob if you decide to

[IrnBruTheNoo]

thanks for the vote of confidence trevor. Spoke on the phone to DM last night and she said 'oh, I think it might be a bit tooo short, what about just sticking with the bob? It suits you!'.

See what I'm up against?!

[trevortrevorslattery]

Random hyphen above, sorry!

[trevortrevorslattery]

Just get it done IrnBru and sod your DH

It will grow back if you don't like it when it's done.
I agree re Michelle Williams - BTW her hair rules.

[IrnBruTheNoo]

"I don't have to worry about my hair getting in my face on a windy day"

^ this!!!! I'm fed up with my fly-away hair getting in my face!

[IrnBruTheNoo]

How do you cope with a partner who doesn't feel it would suit you? DH glared at me last night when I brought this subject up!!

[IrnBruTheNoo]

I have searched 'pixie hair cut' and this thread popped up. I'm looking to do this, just not 100% sure. Well done OP for just getting it done, it really does suit you.

I have a round face and I quite like the photos of Michelle Williams and her pixie hair cut.

[mixedpeel]

Fierceflora, your son's hair-from-last-year is fabulous! Love the quiff on you, too.

I won't be quiffing as I've got a generous amount of forehead, so I'll be floppy-fringed 80s boy instead, if I do decide to go ahead.

No Saturdays free until November now, so will be a while until I can go for the chop.

[jessrabbit3]

go girl. most of us need a change but daren't do it. you have inspired me to be braver x

[FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse]

Oh wow! So much brilliant hair!

I'd missed that this thread was still active.

I have been very tempted by the 50s style enormous quiff. It's just so funky.

[trevortrevorslattery]

Your son is cool! Loving the barber idea too....

[Fierceflora]

In fact who wants to see my boys hair (this was a year or so ago now though and he looks spectacularly baby faced compared to now!) and one with dh this year- hair inspiration!

[Fierceflora]

Oh no that's def a thing mixedpeel- loads of people I know have it done at the barbers! In fact they'd prob do the best job I reckon go for it!

[mixedpeel]

Interesting direction that the thread has taken, because I currently have a fringe and shoulder length hair, but have been pondering whether I could nip into the barbers just up the road and ask for a short back and sides but keep the fringe.

Is this a thing? Would it work, or am I better off going to a hairdresser for more of a style?