My hair is long and straight and a sort of washed out blond color. I really want a change but am scared to death. How do you pick a style and get past the fear.

Gentlemen, I hate to leave you out, so what type of hair style do you most prefer?

Long straight hair is most preferred by everyone as it is sleeker and looks more sexy (there have been quite a few studies on this topic). Not too long mind you, nothing down to your knees or anything.

Some women can pull off the short hair look and look cute.

I have always been a sucker for the long blonde washed out color.......

Wow I am way better at sales than I thought.

My hair was long before but I wanted a change. I was scared as well but I did research to find the perfect cut for my face shape.

http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/what-hair-suits-my-face.htm

I used this site and did what it said an cut my hair short. I love my hair now an people tell me all the time how much they like it.

Red, that's genius. Now how do I know what shape face I have?

I have a close friend who is a stylist. I tell her I need something easy and I like it long enough to pull back. Since she it the pro I trust her to pick a style that will look right on me.

So I think you need to be able to put trust in the opinion of your stylist

Good Luck and remember that it grows back

love the long hair...that is as long as they wash it, (i'm not a huge fan of dread locks) matted hair =

To find out the shape of your face measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.

3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.

4. Measure from the tip of your headline to the bottom of your chin.

If you are still not sure of the results, ask a friend that you trust to help you determine your shape. Or ask your stylist. Don't forget that everyone will have their own opinion. If you get mixed opinions ask several people until you see a trend.

Another way to find your shape is to study the faces of celebrities to compare your own look. Many celebrities are almost as famous for their face shape as their hair color, length and style.
Face Dimensions



Listed below are the most common shapes besides round. It is possible that your face may not fit exactly into any one category and may be a combination of shapes.

Most people will fit into one of the major categories which include:

Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width. An oval face may change according to weight gain or loss and age. It is common for people who have a classic oval face to have small features.


Round Face - If you have a round face your face will be as wide as it is long. This may vary a little where your face is not quite as wide as it is long, but within 1/4 to 1/2 inches.

Long/Rectangular - Longer than it is wide.

Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at forehead and cheekbones.

Square - If you have a square shape your forehead, jaw line and cheekbones are almost equal in width.

Triangular - Wider forehead that narrows gradually to a slightly pointed or rounded chin.

Diamond - Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line. May have a pointed chin.

Pear - Wide chin with a narrow forehead.

Experiment with a paper shape. Cut out a classic shape such as a heart, triangular or diamond and place it on your face to see if it conforms. Or take a copy of your face and draw different shapes with a black magic marker.

Red, you really are a genius.

Mine is long, strait and black and I have learned to love it..I do nothing but cover the gray roots when needed. Not changing a thing..
let it grow, throw some highlights in there if ya want ..your gorgeous just the way it is!!!

I love you Lor. And I really do want to be like you when I grow up.

Thank you. Research is always a good thing if your going to do anything to improve your image. Or pretty much anything new. Hope your hair turns out beautiful

I have to agree with Lo. I like your hair just like it is...

but Chrissy, we are TOYS R US kids, were never gonna grow up, or get old! (except for the covering gray roots thing)

It's always bad when your hair is longer then theirs.

Just don't make it too drastic a change at first. I think it is better to make a more subtle change and get use to that. To go from your long hair to a short cut may make you regret it. JMO

I won't and thank you. I really am afraid of most things. So I will start off slow. Thanks again.

I've heard it said a woman's hair should always be longer than her

mans..so I keep mine long, more options

My head is shaved so I really can't say.............

But I like hair on a woman's head.