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Regret hair cut

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Stiggyla · 13/07/2025 17:02

I‘ve always had long hair, recently it was just past my bra strap. I had a crazy moment and got it cut to a bob. At first I liked the change, but now I really regret it.

It is too short to tie up (I can nearly tie it into a mini 2cm ponytail). In this heat it is so hot on the back of my neck. And I feel like it has aged me- I‘m 37 and now I feel mumsy.

Of course it will grow back. But is there anything I can do in the meantime to help? Can I make it grow any faster? Are there any styles to get it off the back of my neck?

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BrentfordForever · 13/07/2025 17:04

Biotin and collagen (both bovine and marine) .. makes my hair grow like crazy!!

RentalWoesNotFun · 13/07/2025 17:16

Wear a hair band, ie one in a full circle and it goes under the hair at the back? Might pull it up a bit?

PuppyMonkey · 13/07/2025 17:37

There are loads of videos on YouTube how to create a cute bun even with a short bob.

Saw one where you take the hair at the nape of the neck into a separate pony tail first. Then grab the longer bits from the front and put them into a higher ponytail and then you sort of tuck the lower one into the upper one with grips. It looks like a messy bun and will probably work as you grow it out.

WednesdaysChild50 · 13/07/2025 17:38

Extensions

Stiggyla · 13/07/2025 20:45

Thanks all, will look into the suggestions

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henlake7 · 14/07/2025 13:41

RentalWoesNotFun · 13/07/2025 17:16

Wear a hair band, ie one in a full circle and it goes under the hair at the back? Might pull it up a bit?

This is me today. I have a shortish bob with fringe which Im really regretting in this heatwave weather.
Currently have most of my hair in a teeny claw clip with fringe tucked under a hairband.

isitmytime · 14/07/2025 13:46

I did this as soon as hairdressers opened up after Covid bra strap to chin length bob…my hair is only just at shoulder length and it will not grow any further.
I take all the supplements l, use all the products and nothing.
its thankfully long enough to tie up and doesn’t need quite as much attention but it’s so annoying after having lovely long swishy hair.
Hopefully yours grows out quickly or you grow to love it

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