It's about that time...

[motormuffin]

So it's been a year here and I've made an appointment to get my hair cut, which was no small feat. I guess I waited too long and my hairdresser moved and I had to hunt her down. You know when you find one that listens you can't let them go. Here is my progress for the last year. I'm thinking that I want to keep the length but cut about 1" off the ends, including the layers. I want the get rid of them but I'm not ready to cut them all off yet. Have any other recommendations?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/catraccom/Hair/4946759478_44ec379e7f_b.jpg?t=1283489746http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3967&pictureid=50889
http://flic.kr/p/8xDQDa

[GlennaGirl]

Do you really want to cut out the layers completely (eventually)? I feel like they really add something special to your hair.

[JenniferNoel]

I agree with GlennaGirl, the layers look great in your hair. Something about 'em. ;)
I wouldn't go as far as to sacrifice length to get rid of them, I'd just trim an inch every couple months to even things out over time. Chops can be traumatic, I know because I've BTDT, matter of fact I just chopped off my last layer last month, went from MBL to shoulder, and it's scary. I know it'll be worth it and I'm much happier with the way growing feels now, but still. I'd go with the smaller trims.

[MayaBlue]

I agree with the above posts, I think the layers work with your hair. If you really want them gone maybe gradually trim...

[Joliebaby]

I like your layers a lot too. And it has to be asked; are you sure you really need a trim? :D Your ends look thick and healthy! If you do, just make sure to be clear how much you want taken off and watch them like a hawk :D

[Night_Kitten]

Your hair is beautiful, and the growth really shows!

I second not chopping - your hair is much too pretty to loose that much length, and the layers look very beautiful too... :)
I also second the graduall growing out of the layers (if you deside you want to get rid of them eventually) - trim 1'' off the bottom and only 0.5'' off the layers (or 0.5'' off the bottom and 1/4'' off the layers), so that eventually the layers will catch up with the hemline...
And like Joliebaby said - watch them like a hawk! :)

[Sammich]

I agree about the layers. They're beautiful with your hair type, at least take the time to cut them out gradually? :D They're so lovely! :D

[*Rose Red*]

I would just cut 5-6cm, just the thin ends, I really like your hair!

[motormuffin]

Seriously? I've always hated the layers. I guess they don't bug me as much now that it's longer. I'm letting the color grow out too, the highlighting. I haven't cut my hair since last May...when I joined here I told myself I would wait another year. You really don't think it needs much? I guess I look at it too closely. I plan on letting it continue to grow. How long can it be an still have layers look okay?

[motormuffin]

Okay, here's my new hair! I had her just do a trim, it was about 1" in the length and the layers. I told her to do what she needed to to make it look nice again. And, I had her tone all of the highlights so it all looked like my real hair color. No more two tone hair! Yippee!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/catraccom/Hair/b5e1ca6b.jpg?t=1283554482

[1nuitblanche]

Pretty!! I'm glad you got the layers trimmed too. Your hair looks really nice ;-)

[FrizzFighter]

:)
Gorgeous hair!