Keep It or Chop It?
Six Years Worth of Long Hair
I have been growing my hair for about six years. Since January and especially since it has been getting warmer I have been thinking about chopping off my hair. But I need some help deciding whether i should just get a trim or do an extreme Halle Berry cut.
I have created a poll that will run for 30 days and at the end of the 30 days I will follow through with whatever the poll results are. So be sure to vote!
The Poll Results - The Countdown Has Ended
It is funny when I first started the Keep or Chop lens 31 days ago I had resigned myself to the possibility of having to cut my hair off. Every day throughout the month I kept changing my mind, much to my own amusement. One day I would be, "I want to cut my hair." and the poll tally would be at the "DON'T" cut point. Then the next I'd be, "I don't want to cut my hair." and the poll would be at the DO cut point. It was a weird month.
I am an emotional person but I am not overly emotional about my hair. I won't cry when it gets cut. I know I will enjoy the freedom but in the same sense I know that after the first woman I see with long hair I will be pining for it again. Then the whole growing process will begin all over. It is a good thing my hair grows quicker than average.
A funny side note, my husband admitted to voting at least three time (once on his work computer, once on the phone, and once on his home computer) all for a trim and not a chop. I told him, "See what happens when you cheat!"
Next week I will schedule the big chop and include some photos.
My Hair - the images circulate but you can click on image for commentary
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"Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like." ~Author Unknown
Chop! Chop!
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Winter Follow Up: Kept it Short, Went Brown!
THE POLL: IS CLOSED - Chop It Or Keep It
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. I look forward to seeing the results!
What Should I Do With My Hair?
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Reader Feedback
Your hair looks awesome for you"neglecting" it. NO WAY would I touch it.
I love long hair but I admit the short looks totally cute on you Moe!
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@daoine lm: Thank you! :D
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@corinnemwestphal: Thanks! It will take some getting used to. Every time I see someone with long hair I get the urge to braid it! LOL
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@TreasuresBrenda: I'm not above making a lens about anything! LOL
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@mockingbird999: Thanks! I feel like I need to wear more make up now. LOL Long hair has a personality of it's own.
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@anonymous: Thank you!
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@anonymous: It definitely takes some getting used to! But the good thing it always grows back. ;)
Oh I love it Moe! Excellent.
you look amazing with both lenghts but I am really into long hair so I prefer the longest version :-) but for sure you can have fun trying different and funny shorts looks !!
xxx Ylenia | Longuette
Ooooh, I love the new look. So, sophisticated, fun and $exy!
You look fab! GREAT cut; your eyes just pop!
Your voters got it right! You look great!
Your hair looks very cute. I had no idea you had a lens about it!
You looked good with short hair. You will again.
I actually just chopped all my hair off a couple of months back. Hadn't cut it in 20 years, and donating it was a great feeling. Everyone loves me in short hair, although I'm still getting used to it LOL
u and halle have the same facial structure...that's awesome!
i think u should get a shoulder cut, that looked great on her and i think it would on u too.
good luck
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@GrowWear: I have heard that from a few people. Not sure what the problem is but I reported it as a bug. Thank you for your kind comments
Couldn't vote! Will say that my hair is even longer, and it's driving me crazy, and all I think about here lately is Halle Berry. LOL You look nice either way. I do think the shorter do shows off your face the best of all. Looks like it was a nice cut. :)
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@anonymous: That is so true!
Definitely think you should just take off several inches, get it layers and maybe some fun side bangs. The thing is you can always cut shorter if you don't like it. But if you cut it short and hate it, theres not much you can do but wait for months/years for it to grow back!
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@anonymous: Thanks for your feedback Wendy! Feisty red, huh? That would certainly bring out my freckles. LOL
@PromptWriter: my sister had dyed hair and her hair went to her butt and she decided to cut it short like Halle's and they took her hair for locks of Love.I think it all just depends on the hair.
I think you should take the plunge and go Halle short.You got such a beautiful face and it isn't round so you could get away with almost any cut.My hair is kinda long & in the summer its up most of the time.But my face is so round that i couldn't get away with it.I think you should try it cause it'll grow back.How about having them cut 2-3 inches at a time and if ur good with it then keep going.I think you'd look good as a feisty red head too.think of all the money you'll save on shampoo,conditioner and styling products for hair that long & thick.And all the time you'll save.
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@daoine lm: I always seem to grow it really long and chop it it in the summer out of frustration. I enjoy many aspects of long hair but I kind of feel like short hair is calling me for a cool summer. If I go short I plan on having a colorful and funky grow back.
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@Lee Hansen: I would love to be able to donate it but unfortunately it is color treated so I don't think there are any places that would take it.
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@WindyWintersHubs: The humidity really gets to me. I find short hair so much cooler. Sometimes a pony or braid is just not cool enough. But you are right, growing out hair is never too much fun!
I had my waist-length hair chopped shorter than Halle's when I was 20. It was very dramatic and very satisfying. I had very short hair for several years and then missed my long hair. I've since regrown it to waist-length, cut it to shoulder-length, cut it to jaw-length, and it's now grown to middle-back length. I won't cut it so short again for a long time as I really love having long hair, but having done it and enjoyed it and knowing that it can be grown back if I want it, if I felt the urge again I would definitely do it again.
I say go for it. It gives you such a kick to be so bold with your appearance. (And there're always extensions if it really looks bad.)
It takes so long to grow beautiful long hair. Just trim it - but if you chop it all off, be sure to donate your lovely hair!
I say "Just a Trim" or left long. If we have a hot summer, you will be able to style it so many more ways than short. I had mine cut shorter last month for holidays and the sides were cut too short. The sides are always in my eyes so I'm growing it long again. We just can't win with our hair. :)
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