I need hair help.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

I think I need to cut my hair off. Every couple years I just get the itch for short hair. But I have never really found the perfect cut. I have had a few that I liked, but I'm really not sure what exactly to do with my hair.

I have really really thick, straight hair. I like it long because I throw it into a ponytail or bun every day. But if I want to wear it down I need to blow dry, then straighten, and I have soooo much hair it takes for.ever.

It's also so thick that it limits what I can do with it short too. Too sort or too many layers, and I get a puffball on top of my head.

Also, my hair is starting to fall out from my last pregnancy. Should I cut it now or wait a few months?

Any thoughts, suggestions, or websites for suggestions?

mrshudson618 · January 2015

My hair now, on a really good day, straightened.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

What my hair always actually looks like

arlingirl · January 2015

If you're wanting to cut I say go for it, but leave enough for a pony still. I know Oliver loves to yank on mine and it's worse when it's down. :-L

mrshudson618 · January 2015

Last time it was shortish and I kind of liked it.

[Deleted User] · January 2015

Your hair is really nice and looks healthy!

Maybe you could get just a few layers to make it less heavy. Just wondering why you spend time straightening it but describe it as straight? I blow dry my hair straight often because it is wavy. Could you skip the straightener and use a good mousse and strong blow dryer to just dry it straight?

Clyde013 · January 2015

I really like your hair short. I also cut my hair that length recently and really love it.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

PickleX said:
Your hair is really nice and looks healthy!

Maybe you could get just a few layers to make it less heavy. Just wondering why you spend time straightening it but describe it as straight? I blow dry my hair straight often because it is wavy. Could you skip the straightener and use a good mousse and strong blow dryer to just dry it straight?

It might just be because I am not good at it, but blow drying my hair just makes it BIG.

But it also makes it a weird texture that's hard to explain. Like its stiff, but fluffy. If I just blow dry it, I can't put my hair behind my ear for example. It won't stay. Straightening it makes it softer and smoother, and more flexible. Or something.

Do I just need some kind of product or something? I really don't know about these things. This is why I need help.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

maryannespier said:
This is many moons ago. I was sad because we rejected a kid I liked. But that's neither here nor there. This cut was low maintenance - I just did a quick straighten every morning.

I do really like this.

Bmore721 · January 2015

@mrshudson618‌ The right product when blow drying makes all the difference! My hair turns into a frizzy Christmas tree if I air dry or blow dry without any product. Ask your hairstylist what they recommend, but I currently love Matrix Thermo Glide. No post-blow dry straightening required.

My favorite shorter cut was an asymmetric bob: short in the back with long asymmetric layers in the front.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

Yeah, I don't have a hairstylist.....

@Bmore‌ I actually had a cut like that is college that I loved. The woman who cut it couldn't duplicate it when I went back for a trim she messed it up, and then it was a PITA to grow out because it was so asymmetrical. Also I was looking for a picture of it, and in every single picture of me from then, my hair is all in my face.

Also I don't think I'm cool enough to pull that off any more.

[Deleted User] · January 2015

I'm with @maryannespier‌ on the long layers. I love your hair long and I think it looks nice up as well. In my experience, the shorter my hair the more time consuming it is to style.

I'd leave it be for a while and revisit the idea of cutting it all off in a month or two?

dontgiveupnomatterwhat · January 2015

I think a shoulder length angled bob always looks best on people with thick hair.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

@haddocky and @mamasighs I know from past experience that short hair is a lot more work. But I like that it forces me to do the work. Otherwise I look like a bum pretty much all the time, with my messy long ponytail/bun.

mrshudson618 · January 2015

also, thanks @everyone for the complements. I know that my mass of hair is a blessing, I just never learned what to do with it!

dontgiveupnomatterwhat · January 2015

@mrshudson618‌
Like this:

[Deleted User] · January 2015

dontgiveupnomatterwhat said:
@mrshudson618‌
Like this:

This is what I'm trying to get mine to do next. It'll be at that stage soon so I'll be able to have it recut. I love that my hair's growing again! Even with it short and necessary to do, I usually didn't. I just didn't leave the house on those days, lol.

@mrshudson618‌ I can't imagine having to do my hair with two little ones running around. Haddock hardly gives me time to do mine

Also, I think your hair looks pretty in that bun! My hair is pretty fine so your hair is amazing to me

Mom2bois85 · January 2015

If you're not ready to make the cut, might I suggest some longer layers and have your stylist use thinning shears as to avoid a "puffball"
Thinning shears are awesome if you want to decrease the thickness and weight of your hair

[Deleted User] · January 2015

I would recommend that you ask around and find a stylist that you really like. It really helps to have someone you trust who understands the texture and needs of your hair. That way when you want to make changes and/or don't like something you'll feel comfortable going to them. Mine is seriously like my therapist!

Also I'm with @bmore721 it's all about the right product. I really like the Aveda smoothing line (I think this is what is called) and Paul Mitchel Super Skinny Serum.

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