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Shaving the side of my hair/head.

43 replies

MsHopey · 28/07/2019 12:18

Just that really, the hair I want is on the left, I am the lady on the right, no make up and pretty much first thing in the morning.
I have been slowly toning and bleaching my hair to get it to a white/grey colour (I'm due a toner, you can tell).
I've been toying with the idea I'd shaving some of it off, but really worried as I have a chubby face and rarely wear make up (2yo & 12 week old keep me busy), will I pull it off or will I make myself look butch and less feminine?
Please be kind but I was just feeling out for some opinions.
I already have quite an alternative style and thick hair so I could hide the undercut, but obviously it would take forever to grow out if I didn't like it.

Shaving the side of my hair/head.
OP posts:
FireDoDoDoDooo · 28/07/2019 20:21

It looks lovely and I think a side parting suits the shape of your face more! Well done for being brave!

martingoresnipplechain · 28/07/2019 20:47

I had this for a couple of years and loved it - got nothing but positive comments and found it much easier to style having only one half as much hair to worry about. You look great! And I love that you had the guts to go for it x

AddNameHere · 28/07/2019 21:12

looks really lovely!

Chochito · 28/07/2019 23:35

Looks great, OP! Wish I had your confidence. Your hair is so long and lovely too.

Ladybirdbookworm · 28/07/2019 23:44

I think it looks great on you.

MrsTerryPratchett · 28/07/2019 23:46

So glad you did it. I had one 30 years ago and now DD has one. Never not cool.

NightFever · 28/07/2019 23:54

Looks cool. 👍

WashingMyHair247 · 28/07/2019 23:55

OP, you're absolutely adorable. Before and after. Your face is cute af and if you hadn't already chopped it., I'd say just do it. I shaved all mine off at the start of Jan.

ZazieTheCat · 29/07/2019 00:20

Love it 😍

DeRigueurMortis · 29/07/2019 01:45

It's looks great on you OP.

You're only young once and tbh I look back in my middle age and wish I'd made some braver choices with my style when I was younger.

Good on you for having the confidence to go for it Thanks

MsHopey · 29/07/2019 10:39

Morning everyone.
Thank you for the kind comments.
It dried a lot quicker after my shower 😁 and DH says itll cost us a lot less in bleach and toner. All money saving.
Gutted to see I have a few dry patches on my scalp that do look terrible in the cold light of day.
Going to need to moisturise my head 😂 words I never thought I'd say.

OP posts:
PaulinesPenStash · 29/07/2019 10:41

Woooaaah I love it

You look fucking amazing x

WeCameToDance · 29/07/2019 10:52

It looks great! It suits your face as well.
I've done it a couple of times. My favourite was when I had a longish blue/tealy coloured pixie and a shaved side. I miss that hair. The blue was a bastard to get out mind you.

happytobemrsg · 29/07/2019 15:17

Looks awesome!!!!!!!

buttyblahblah · 29/07/2019 22:36

Well done, it looks fab!

Letthemysterybe · 29/07/2019 22:43

Looks fab.

BobTheFishermansWife · 29/07/2019 22:45

You look so good!!!!! It's a style that totally suits you!!!!

Writersblock2 · 30/07/2019 08:00

I’ve done mine pretty recently too, with an undercut. My hair is super thick and this makes it more manageable. Each time I get it done professionally with a cut I seem to ask for more. It’s addictive!

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