A tale of two lengths

[spidermom]

I started LHC with BSL hair, but it was so damaged from flat ironing that I decided to start clean with this barely APL layered cut:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/October2005.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/October2005.jpg.html)

But my goal was classic length, and I did it!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/splatterviolet.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/splatterviolet.jpg.html)

I loved it in pictures (who could deny that it was gorgeous like that?), and I was proud of it, but in real life I was often annoyed. I hated having to wash it when the weather was cold, then spending hours with wet hair hanging all over me or spending an hour to blow dry it. Therefore I avoided getting the exercise that I needed because I didn't want to have to do something about my sweaty hair. Plus no matter what I tried, and I got a lot of advice from LHC and did a lot of trims, I always had hundreds to thousands of split ends.

I held onto my long hair through various changes in shape (straight, U, V), bangs, and face-framing bits because I hated how it looked all skinned back in a bun, which is how I wore it most of the time because it was quick and convenient.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/624a856b-4b01-440f-9305-99c346d449fa_zpsjflzplcp.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/624a856b-4b01-440f-9305-99c346d449fa_zpsjflzplcp.jpg.html)
That was certainly better than hair all skinned back, but the problem remained that I was walking around with a big wad of hair forked to the back of my head most of the time, and it made me feel old and dumpy, especially since I gained quite a bit of weight while I was growing out my hair and avoiding exercise more days than not.

Now I'm starting a new career and a new life. As I'm interviewing and starting a new job, I want to devote myself to exercising regularly. So I need hair that is easy to wash or rinse and dry and that looks attractive to a majority of people. I don't even look attractive to myself in a bun!

I walked out of the salon with this today:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/7abf722e-da45-4342-adf2-56931c66f769_zps9wq8lxpv.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/7abf722e-da45-4342-adf2-56931c66f769_zps9wq8lxpv.jpg.html)
I love how it curves in on my neck and hides the jowly bits that I was hiding with the scarf above. I don't know if I look any younger, but I feel younger and more vibrant. My hair is so bouncy and light, and I think the cut and style really bring out the beauty of my hair color as well as flatters my features.

This is the blow-dried style that the hair stylist did (she was awesome!). I'll have to come back with another picture when I wash it again and do a naturally wavy style.

[turtlelover]

I think it looks really good on you and still long enough to look very feminine and long enough to be easy to pull back when you want it out of your way. I am glad you are happy. That is all that matters! :-)

[RebekahE]

Wow! What a cut! It is so flattering! I also really liked the classic length but I am so glad you found the one that makes you happy.

[Groovy Granny]

Your goal length was beautiful....but this cut is gorgeous on you!
Blessings as you embark on your new life journey :flowers:

[Llama]

You look so cute! You can still do lots of fun hairstyles with that length. I'm glad you are happy and exercising will make you happier, too. :)

[ephemeri]

You look fantastic! Congratulations on your new career and your new cut. The most important thing is to be happy with your hair. :o

[young&reckless]

You look gorgeous! And your hair is lovely both ways.

[CurlyZ]

Spidermom, you look gorgeous!
Good luck with your new career and all the best in your new life!

[diddiedaisy]

It looks great!!! You have a lovely kind face that I want to squish if you don't me saying :)

[mizukitty]

You look beautiful in every style you've sported. Congratulations on a new chapter in your life, I wish you all the best and hope it holds much happiness and good luck! :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Spidermom, all those styles look great on you! Your hair is stunning :) Enjoy your new style and length.


....My goodness, everyone is cutting.... :p

[Annalouise]

Wow, Spidermom - you are so pretty!:queen: You look gorgeous! Your hair is yours to do what you want with it. I understand that it must be difficult having so much hair! I would LOVE to have that problem. My hair dries in 30 min! :p A lot of women prefer shorter lengths as they get older because they feel that a bun makes them look older. It's probably true. A bun on a 25 year old is not the same as a bun on a middle aged person. I know I don't look that hot with a bun either. So I'm wearing my hair down more.

[almost alice]

I think you looked lovely with your hair up, but you look just as lovely with your new cut and you look happy which is important.

[Vanilla]

Your hair is stunning no matter what the length. I can't wait to see your new cut wavy.

[kittengirl]

It looks great! You are such a pretty lady!

[spidermom]

It looks great!!! You have a lovely kind face that I want to squish if you don't me saying :)

That's a good thing, right?

My classic length hair was perfect for me at that time in my life, and this new cut is perfect for me now.

[-Fern]

It looks beautiful! Wishing you all the best during this new phase of your life. :D

[ReadingRenee]

Thanks for the hair history! I think your new cut is great and you look beautiful with it! I think you also looked beautiful in the face framing layer picture you posted, but you are right, its a different look and this cut looks like it is perfect for you now. I also want to see your new cut styled wavy. Enjoy your wonderful "new" hair! Im very happy for you. :)

[Unzadi]

Looking gorgeous and happy; I'd call that a win.

[RavenRose]

I think your new cut is very cute on you and you look very happy with it!

[DawnTR]

Spiderman you look fantastic! You had a goal and had the length, and now know your preference.

I know exactly what you mean about trying to use a scarf to make the jaw and neck area look better. Sometimes hair around the face and neck just creates a lovely frame. Hope your new life is filled with joy!!

[Wildcat Diva]

Your hair is beautiful and so are you! Really flattering cut.

[JaneHathaway]

What a great style on you - it's a classy look but also conveys breezy and up for adventure, all at the same time. Good for you!

[Alissalocks]

You look radiantly happy and your hair does too :blossom: Enjoy your new length and new freedoms.

[diddiedaisy]

Yes lapushka it's a good thing haha

[hopefulred]

Wow it looks lovely Spider-Mom it really suits you! I can't wait until my hair is this long all virgin!

[lapushka]

It looks awesomely cute! :inlove: I'm really curious as to how it will look wavy. I bet it's going to be easy to take care of if you can wear it wavy. I'm glad you're happy with it. :)

[Wusel]

I started LHC with BSL hair, but it was so damaged from flat ironing that I decided to start clean with this barely APL layered cut:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/October2005.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/October2005.jpg.html)

But my goal was classic length, and I did it!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/splatterviolet.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/splatterviolet.jpg.html)

I loved it in pictures (who could deny that it was gorgeous like that?), and I was proud of it, but in real life I was often annoyed. I hated having to wash it when the weather was cold, then spending hours with wet hair hanging all over me or spending an hour to blow dry it. Therefore I avoided getting the exercise that I needed because I didn't want to have to do something about my sweaty hair. Plus no matter what I tried, and I got a lot of advice from LHC and did a lot of trims, I always had hundreds to thousands of split ends.

I held onto my long hair through various changes in shape (straight, U, V), bangs, and face-framing bits because I hated how it looked all skinned back in a bun, which is how I wore it most of the time because it was quick and convenient.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/624a856b-4b01-440f-9305-99c346d449fa_zpsjflzplcp.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/624a856b-4b01-440f-9305-99c346d449fa_zpsjflzplcp.jpg.html)
That was certainly better than hair all skinned back, but the problem remained that I was walking around with a big wad of hair forked to the back of my head most of the time, and it made me feel old and dumpy, especially since I gained quite a bit of weight while I was growing out my hair and avoiding exercise more days than not.

Now I'm starting a new career and a new life. As I'm interviewing and starting a new job, I want to devote myself to exercising regularly. So I need hair that is easy to wash or rinse and dry and that looks attractive to a majority of people. I don't even look attractive to myself in a bun!

I walked out of the salon with this today:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/7abf722e-da45-4342-adf2-56931c66f769_zps9wq8lxpv.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/spidermom/media/7abf722e-da45-4342-adf2-56931c66f769_zps9wq8lxpv.jpg.html)
I love how it curves in on my neck and hides the jowly bits that I was hiding with the scarf above. I don't know if I look any younger, but I feel younger and more vibrant. My hair is so bouncy and light, and I think the cut and style really bring out the beauty of my hair color as well as flatters my features.

This is the blow-dried style that the hair stylist did (she was awesome!). I'll have to come back with another picture when I wash it again and do a naturally wavy style.

OMG... The first time I see your face! :) You're CUTE and the kind of person I want to hug all day long!!! :blossom::flower:

[Wusel]

AND: We have ALMOST THE SAME HAIRCUT now. But mine is with bangs. You look FANTASTIC!!!

[Mimha]

Such a lovely cut, spidermom !! :bigeyes: You are so cute on this picture !! :crush: :crush: Your hair frames your face in such a soft and sweet way, and it looks so natural and so super healthy ! Your hairdresser did a really good job. :) :)

Sometimes we just need a change, and cut hair can be so freeing !...

[Cass]

Aww wow you look so happy on the second pic! And free? Not sure how someone can look free but you do :cheer::happydance:

[ravenheather]

Love your hair before and after. And you look great.

[lithostoic]

Beautiful, it really suits you!

[school of fish]

I love to see people happy and satisfied with their choices :D The new do looks truly beautiful on you!

[LongCurlyTress]

You look beautiful spidermom!! :blossom:

[morrigan*]

You look absolutely amazing with that cut. I think if you are pleased with your looks on inside then you are usually visually pleasing to most people.

[Seija]

It's so light and wispy :) It looks awesome

[lunalocks]

Your new cut is very becoming. So glad it makes you feel freer and younger and more vibrant. Good luck in your new career. And the exercising plan. I agree, I tend to think twice about getting sweaty due to the hair.

[Kiiruna]

You look absolutely gorgeous :)

[HairPlease]

You look great! The stylist did a nice job with the blow dry in the picture, too. I'm happy for you and your lovely hair.

[patienceneeded]

Awesome haircut! It really flatters you!

[turtlelover]

I bet it will look great wavy, too. :-)

[calmyogi]

Your classic length photo has popped up on my google searches forever now, and I never knew it was your Picture! Your knew hair looks really good, I like it.