My friend, who had very long and lovely hair, cut it short. She got a lot of “why ever did you cut off your beautiful hair?” She explained that, looking at vacation photos, she realized that in every photo her hair was pulled behind her in a pony tail. She wore a pony tail more often than not. So, in the photos, taken from the front, she really had no hair framing her face No visible hair at all. She might as well not have hair. And when it was down, it was just…long. No real “style”. So she cut it short, with a style, and never went back.
I feel the same and tomorrow is my appointment for my haircut. I'm glad I watched this video. It helped me be sure I was doing this for myself. I hope the place I am going to does a good job. Like she said, it will always grow back.
I had chest length hair in high school. My boyfriend at the time told me that he “forbad” me to cut it. Hmmm. Did I cut in a pixie cut? Yes I did. Was it a mistake in that it wasn’t my best look? Yes it was. Did I regret it? Not for a second. I didn’t have the most confidence in high school but I was really clear within myself that I was not going to let a guy tell me what I could and couldn’t do. That was in the mid 1970’s. I look back at it now and see it as taking my first true grown up steps forward. I was known as being “gutsy” after that. Thanks for unearthing that memory. You look amazing.
I LOVE this story! Haha! Forbade?! Oh honey.... Making your own decisions that fly in the face of the expected is one of the great thrills of life, mostly because it teaches you what matters and what doesn't. Thanks for sharing!
I grew out my pixie and cut a French bob myself. Couldn't find a stylist who knew what a French bob is. Some people are hair-focused. You could have the face of a bulldog but if you've got long hair, they think you're beautiful. I have always thought that shorter hair is classier and really emphasizes you eyes and face. So SMILE!
A year ago after a lot of thought, I cut my hair short, boyishly short. I knew it meant a commitment to maintenance. It was shoulder length before the cut. But I like the edgier look. I like how quick it is maintain. It is also fun. It looks different every day depending on hair product. Did I mention I am 71? Oh, a lot of feedback is positive. People say I look younger. That’s a bonus.
I was one of those middle aged women who thought longer hair was 'more youthful' until I organized my hundreds of photos taken over my lifetime. My hair was most flattering when worn in a chin length bob, whether it was wavy or straight, textured or smooth, that was my perfect length. Longer hair didn't look as good at any age, even when I was young. I couldn't deny the evidence!
I try different styles all the time I use to have a "friend" who use to criticise me no matter what I did needless to say she's no longer a friend after 10 years got fed up of it and I've been so much happier and better of do what you want remove negative critical people. I love your hair and the curl x
Hi Diana. I only recently started watching your videos, I like them because they make me think. A month ago I decided to cut my hair to just clear my shoulders, in soft layers, with a soft perm. I can still put it up or out of my face (with the aid of a scrunchie, a modern-type of 'alice band', a clip or two, etc). Bottom line: I am very glad I made this move, because I look and feel younger, and also fresher. I also coloured it a bit darker. My daughter said: "Mm. Yes. The colour you had was like a faded orang otang". My daughter-in-law also said the new look, although not drastic, suited me much better. Thank you for your videos. they are unusual, truthful and give different points of view. I will continue following you.
Only one time in my life did I allow my fine hair to grow beyond my shoulders, and it grew slowly. I was actually into my 30s at that point. I've always been physically active, and I couldn't stand to let it hang even if I curled it (I hate hair getting in my eyes or mouth, lol). I was always tying it back and got into doing mostly a vintage French twist thing and had a nice collection of antique clips. I'd also quit coloring it and the grey was coming in, which didn't bother me a bit. Long story short, one day, in about five minutes, I cut it into a bob. Will never let my hair get longer than my chin again. These days, I keep it even shorter. I love cutting my own.
Closet stylist! Love the term. I'm one as well. Have always loved cutting my own hair and doing my own makeup. I appreciate when I'm in the care of an actual beautician, but can't always afford that. It's still fun to play dress up and be an artist.
I know an elementary school age kid who prefers short hair and that is exactly the reaction school yard kids will have as well. It’s crazy how that doesn’t change. This kid sometimes gets her feelings hurt but ultimately she doesn’t care because long hair is a nuisance and her quality of life is better since having short hair. No matter what people say. Plus is really suits her! And it really suits you too!!
Thanks Range! It's unfortunate that people need to tell others how they prefer to see their body. I know an elementary school kid who really wanted to cut her long hair off into a bob but her dad didn't seem very thrilled about it. But she did it and she loves it! It's especially nice in this hot SoCal summer. I hope that at school, her friends will be happy that she's happy with herself. ☺
I have short hair due to losing my hair to chemo last year. It’s now a pixie length, and I get so many compliments. People say I look great with short hair and I should keep it that way. Most of them know I went through cancer, and maybe they are being kind, but it’s surprising. It is fun playing with it and trying new things. have had long, straight, dark blonde hair most of my adult life, and it’s hard to let go of that image of myself.
Looks lovely on you. I love short hair on other people. But I regret every time I get it cut short for myself. I like it for a month or two and after that want it long again. So I finally after the permed and at times short hair of the 80th, I grew it long and left it. Never looked back. I love everything about long hair. But that’s the beauty of it, we can do what we want with our hair and still love the opposite on other people.
I have a silver buzz cut. (Cut it off in 1967.) I am straight; many ignorant folks assume I am gay. Almost everything I wear looks more chic - due to my hair-don't. My hair is so easy. Make-up & clothes are enough to worry about!
You've got to have the right facial profile to have short hair. I don't care about what others say about my hair or the way I dress. I only care how I look for me. You have a good face shape. I have a long neck and small face and had short hair only once in my 30's and I looked like a lollipop. Hahaha...
Your hair is so cute, totally suits you. I have trauma from my step mother chopping my long hair off as a kid, but I'm 64 and have some curl to my hair now, I'm so tempted!
I totally agree... i really like short hair... i have found that chin length or just above or at shoulder length is best for me. I feel youthful and spunky.. I just feel like i have that extra umphh.. I was raised in a home and church where long hair is encouraged. It is seen as more feminine. I got my first cut at 28!! I'm not going back. I'm 54. I also found that w longer hair.. it was either in a ponytail or up in a bun which i wore for years but again nothing special about that. My short hair look doesn't change much either but its the feeling attached to a shorter length. It feels empowering somehow. liberating. You are absolutely correct about divided reactions. People aren't very nice. I love it though! I relate to the ongoing cycle of letting it grow only to cut it! FUN!!! I'm a new subbie.
This video made me laugh out loud....😅 and nice modeling pics!! I think this video was very informative about short hair and i love the way you look in short hair. Love the Curls!!!!
Your hair is adorable. Love your message of embracing your hair. Me, I’m a long hair wavy lady. I am not a short hair person, it makes me feel like a shorn sheep just having it at shoulder length. Embracing my waves in all their mess and unpredictability has been a challenge and very freeing. For those that are short hair people, I imagine that is just as freeing. Bottom line, be who YOU are ladies, love yourself and your hair and have fun with it!
Mid sixties, I stopped tinting and cut it short to get out of the tint quicker. Mostly I got very positive reactions, except one. My hair has some very dark streaks and a lot of white. Well, this person said "I love your haircut! It'll look nice when it's all the same color." 😳 No matter. I'm happy, no more tinting and no more very long hair to contend with. It's so easy to just run my fingers through it. Done!
Why is it that when people start off with "sorry" they are about to insult you with a very mean comment -no they're not sorry they're just condescending. I absolutely love your short hair cut! It's fresh and fun and highlights your facial features nicely. It is much more flattering than Blah long hair hiding your features!
I've had my hair short since I was 12, I got my hair cut into a bob between cheek-length and chin length soon after my 12th birthday during summer vacation (my birthday is May 29) and I loved it so much! I instantly fell in love with everything about having short hair like this so I keep getting it cut this way. When it gets an inch or two past my chin, I get it cut to almost-chin-length again. The things most other girls hate about having short hair are things I love. I like that it kind of gets in my face and makes me turn my head a lot to see (I love my long neck and I think my neck looks best when my head is turned, as silly as that sounds). I also think my bob haircut brings out my smile better than long hair does. I like the way my face looks and ironically I think having hair that slightly hides my face from the sides draws attention to it more because people want to see it more. Some boys don't like my haircut and prefer long hair which makes me a little sad when they're boys that I like (I'm not going to grow out my hair for them though). Sometimes people are surprised that I exclusively wear skirts and dresses because there's a stereotype that girls with short hair are more tomboyish but other than my love of video games, I'm quite feminine.
I love all of this! I also love the feel of short hair and how it moves around a lot. It feels great in the breeze. In fact, I'm often just walking around thinking about how great the back of my head feels. 😄 It's true about men and their strange ideas but I think of it as a filter. If a man can't see me beyond my short hair, I wouldn't want him to see me at all! And I also find that dressing very sexy/girly with this short hair is more fun and seems less obvious. I am always in a cycle of cut and grow out, so I guess right now I'm in a grow out stage but I do love every hair style in between. It's a lot of fun to play with your hair styles. Thanks for being here! ❤
@@unblahyourself People have asked how I'd describe my style and I always confuse them when I reply "Coney Island Chorus Girl" which is a very obscure reference, as I've got the short hair and long skirts and dresses that they did (almost everything of mine is purple, though, purple is my favorite color). I love turtlenecks, too, so I'm grateful that it's fall and my neck doesn't suffer when I wear one (can't do a sleeveless turtleneck because of stupid psoriasis all over my body)
I have no idea what Coney Island chorus girl means but I'm 100% on board! I also love purple and turtlenecks! Have you seen the sheer turtlenecks for fall this year? I love them and own a pink one and a PURPLE one. Short hair is so cute with turtlenecks.
@@unblahyourself Coney Island chorus girls were the performance girls in the 1980s through 1910s, they had short bobbed hair decades before it was cool. I first heard the reference in "The Gift Of The Magi" and decided to do more research.
Maybe short hair isn’t for everyone, but i feel like just another woman with long hair when it’s grown out. I’ve had a pixie for 6 or 7 years now and I feel more confident with short hair ( I certainly can’t hide behind my hair anymore). It lends itself to a more minimalist aesthetic, which is what I aspire for. And it’s just easy. 🤷🏻♀️😊
I get it! When I have long hair I am ALL HAIR. When I have short hair I feel like I actually have a hairstyle and a face. I'm enjoying it short for now.
Love love short hair! Looks fantastic on you… Recently found you and you are breath of fresh air! Totally what I’ve been looking for! Great inspiration!!!
Most people wear their hair for others and have this great fear of disappointing them. Short hair is freedom!! Minimal time styling it, and ALWAYS looks done with very little effort. The drying time is the best and you can wash and go. Also, hats look better with short hair, because you really do see your features better.😊
I've always cut my own hair and it's usually short. My mother always cut her own and her kids' hair - when I mved away, I began cutting it. I'm lucky - it's fine, dark reddish blonde (now pale silver blonde with naturally) - and wavy. I've never colored it. Works for me! Just shower and towel-dry, and go. People always compliment me, and are surprised that I cut it myself.
I’ve had long hair. I’ve had short hair. I’ve had curly hair straight hair. I’ve had colored hair. I’ve had blonde hair brown hair and now it’s silver, hair is supposed to be fun. I like your videos and your hair is marvelous darling.
I had the opposite thing happen.Years back, I had extremely long hair for several years and just decided to for whatever reason to cut it shorter than I had had it in decades to about chin length. A woman at my office passed by me on the way to another area in the building and said, "Oh, you cut your hair..." Then she nodded really quickly and started walking away and said, "It looks better." I was like, O_O Oddly, at one point before I had cut it, the same woman had gotten mid-back length hair extensions, which was quite obvious because her hair was a fairly short bob, and she seemed to be very uncomfortable with them in, constantly rubbing her head and pulling at them. The experience with the co-worker and the general experience of going for a dramatic cut taught me a lot (I loved it, by the way) was that the only opinion that really matters is mine. :)
I’m turning 69 in a few days. I’m short (under 5’), and lost 30 lbs over the past year, so my face shape changed. My hair is thick and wavy, mostly dark brown, shot thru with silver. Summer, my hair frizzes badly, so I keep it in a ponytail. I’ve been debating cutting my hair short (like yours), so this was the perfect video for me.
I have a short hair type personality but definitely a long hair face....I look HORRENDOUS in short hair and since my hair is board straight, styling short hair would be a time consuming pursuit....I'll stick to teh ponytail in the summer....only wave to survive humid summers.
You look beautiful, adorable, and perfect with your natural waves. I sure wish I had that naturally texture. Mine is so thin and straight. You're beautiful.
Just came across your site, and found your comments in this video very interesting. I have always tried to style my hair whether it be short or long into a style I was comfortable with. Now in my 70’s I’m keeping it short between a Pixie and a Bob, as it so easy to manage. Keep your video’s coming. Oh I’ll add my hair is very fine but definitely not thin. 😊
I have just discovered you and came across this video, which is now over a year old. I’m so intrigued with your comment about how when you change your hair, you have to rethink your clothes and makeup. This resonates with me because when I retired from the corporate world 10 years ago, I made the decision to stop straightening my hair and to let it go naturally wavy/curly (I use a diffuser). I just didn’t see the point of going through the whole blowout process when I was now no longer in an office environment. But despite that, I’m now wondering if the disconnect for me all this time really is one of the three…my hair, my clothes, my low key makeup. Maybe I didn’t make the necessary adjustments to accommodate a completely new hairstyle look. If you have any advice, I’m all ears. (Love all your videos…so down to earth and practical information. Thank you!)
Fact:- I have a school report that says "...has unruly hair". Needless to say it's the only report from school that I remember. A few years ago I decided to embrace my curls and stop letting hairdressers try to flatten it. I like curls. One day they may even come back into fashion and I'll be a trendsetter 😊
Thank you for this conversation. I got extensions two years ago to "let my hair grow" but my last removal, I lost a LOT of hair and had to cut off about 8". My hair is now nape length and I'm using clip in extensions which are much better for your hair, but I have a good two plus years ahead of me before my hair is the length I was hoping for. I'm struggling with it because I dunt like my shorter hair, but I think the problem is it's a bad cut. I appreciate you giving me a lot to think about. I'm going back to get a better cut and going to try withing with what I've got because the clip ins were supposed to be real hair but they are not and they are looking bad. I need other options and you gave them to me!
I have worn my hair short for most of my life. I have noticed in recent years that many women with long hair are constantly fussing and playing with it. My husband points them out on TV: "She's a hair tosser." Really makes them look anything but BOSS. BTW, my short hair is not too messy in the a.m. because I use a silk or satin pillowcase.
Your hair really looks great! I did it recently too, after a couple of decades of longish hair. I loved it long, and now I love it short. I get the same responses you do- positive and negative. I probably wont let it grow long again, but who knows. Its so much easier to look after! Its fun! It feels light and bouyant, it moves on my head, it frames my face better. I can wash it every day if I want because it dried quickly. Also…at first my husband didnt want me to…I waited. After a few weeks he said- I am ready, i think it will look good on you, its time. So I did :) He loves it too.
Very timely Diana! My hair has been über short, very long and everything in between over the years. I've let my chin length bob grow out over the last 6 months and it's reached that annoying length where I get lazy with the styling and just put it in a ponytail while I hem and haw over cutting it. I think I'll make an effort to style it daily for a week or two before reaching for the scissors! Love that sassy, curly, spiky bob on you. It has attitude! 😁
Thank you! Yes I know exactly what you're talking about. I got tired of the in between, and I realized, wait I don't even feel like styling long hair why am I growing it out? So now it's even shorter than this video, because I wanted to feel it this short before growing back to a shoulder length bob... and it does feel GREAT! I like to experience all the styles! 😁
Naturally curly fine hair myself and forever remembered as the girl with beautiful long hair. But, I do cut it into a bob from time to time because it's an exciting change. In my 50's now yet, again rockin' long and often (stylishly) big hair. Because it's super fun! A former model as well, your videos are absolutely delightful and remind me to have fun getting dressed every day, no matter what the occasion 🥰
Suits you! And you’re having fun with the new style. I just cut mine as well; looks a bit like your 25 year ago cut. Yes! I like having fun again too. I found a good precision stylist in the nearby city. Now when I go in to keep the cuts up I plan on doing fun things afterward, like meeting a friend for a drink.❤
I have tried longer hair, but my baby fine, thin hair gets wispy. Also , I have a triangle head and face shape 😅, and cute, Chubby Cheeks! So, I have learned through experience to keep my hair about 4 inches long all over my head, and to have my permed with tiny red and yellow perm rods every 8 weeks or so. Sometimes I have my hair roller set into a bouffant, but a short , tightly permed bubble permed suits my cute little head and face shape and size ☺️
My saga is a bleach job gone really bad and I had no choice but to cut it. I started cutting it myself, lol. I then had to go to the stylist. I am not used to this hair, it's a cross between a short pixie and a mullett. I want some dimension, so I will have to wait a bit for my own color to grow out, which I like that look, and I think I'll like it in the end, tho longer. Right now I feel a bit naked and awkward, but I can't do anything about it anyway so I just take it in stride.
What a great video and great looking hair .. and I have to try the scarf even just on it's own so Thankyou for your expertise and I look forward to more ..
I've been on the fence for quite some time now about cutting my hair. I feel like I was meant to find you right now. Great tips, pros and cons, and thought processes. Thank you!❤
Another tip; It is also a good idea to pay attention to the hairline(forehead) of the model of the pictures you show to your stylist. Whether or not it is the same as yours will greatly effect the outcome and look of the same haircut on you. I love your haircut and inspo pictures!
Perfect timing. I’m 77 and growing my super thick dark (dyed) hair long. The hair is too dark around my small face. So I plan to cut and layer it. It’s much easier. And yes I’ll get bed head. By the way, your hair looks gorgeous.
I cut my hair because it’s so thick it took three days to dry completely when it was long. With short hair it dries in a few hours, which is way more manageable to style.
I like your hair. I’m trying to find a hair dresser to do something similar but they just won’t cut it short enough. 😂I should bring in an old picture of me with short hair. The thing is, it will grow back.
You are so refreshing and hilarious! I'm addicted to your channel. Nice to see another 80's SuperModel fan, lol. I remember when Linda started changing her hair, she was fun to watch!
Short hair gang forever❤ omg your 2000s modeling photos are exactly the vibe i was going for. Its just so cool, everyones got the boring straight long hair for the past decade, its about time to bring short hair back ❤
Does it expose an aging neck, waddles, double chin, jowls etc? I know that shorter hair has been always recommended for mature aged women, but I wonder about it highlighting the parts that might be more attractive if left in the shadows of longer hair!
I agree! My neck is starting to age and I'd like to grow my hair back to under my chin. But I have seen so many women do pixies regardless of the aforementioned things and they look so cool. My mom was one of them!
Most of it depends on your face shape. I have a rounded face, and with short hair I look like a chipmunk! I need length personally, which totally transforms my face, even at 50. I love the look of short hair but personally I prefer long hair, as long as it's in good condition and a good colour. Your hair looks lovely!
I love short hair, long hair, in between length or whatever. You should go with whatever either suits you or what you feel like at the time - we all make mistakes. But what I don’t like is cliche. I was told by so many women that as you get older you shouldn’t have long hair and you should dye it. So I cut my hair short and I looked, drab, awful and 20 years older. I let my hair grow back to shoulder length and it took time, but I looked and felt so much better and allowed myself to have healthy, shiny, silver hair. I loved this video and the excellent advice.
Thanks for sharing! I know I look better with long hair but I just can't resist the way short feels, even if it makes me look older. Feels amazing! Everyone has to make their own decisions for their own reasons!
Past 15 years my hair was blonde naturally a level 5 or 4.. mostly bob or shoulder lenght but its baby fine For past4 years been privately wanting a pixie , so l did it impulsively and most of the people who know me those past 15 yrs including my 4 grand children were shocked when lwent back to level 5 brown and pixie.. but l love it
Every time I cut my hair short my mom’s reaction is” but you’re hair is so beautiful long!I like your long hair” 🤦🏻♀️🤣 I typically get a haircut every 18-24 months. I usually cut it shorter and let it grow out until I am annoyed because I have thick curly hair.
I cut my hair because I was bored with it, long hair was not fun and when I cut it, I don’t think I had ever felt more confident and awesome. I miss it every day but I started growing it out for my cosplays because wigs make me unbearably hot. I would gladly take short hair again but long hair is working for me and I am dedicated to the art of a very specific cosplay lol
I gained weight during the pandemic, and I am truly obese. I just had my first cut to a short angled bob after four years and love it. I was afraid I would look like a pinhead so I procrastinated, but I find it draws one's attention to my face instead of hiding it under a curtain of hair.
I love that! I have always been afraid of the short haircuts I wanted because I'm very tall. I also thought I would look like a pinhead but it works! Afraid of nothing we were!
Hat,scarf look is fabulous! 🎉 love it! Looks great! Pony tails and wigs are great! I use hairpiece s in the summer because my naturally girly curly frizzy hair tends to be unruly in summer! So l wear wigs to work! Lol! Everyone thinks they r my real hair! I fool everyone! Even in the hairsalon! They can't even tell either!😊You look great in your style! Thanks for the tips!❤
Recently discovered your videos. Love them. You’re fun and gorgeous and creative. About hair: I cut it short last year and might grow it out a bit to shoulder length. I love both.
Me too! I keep cutting mine because it feels so amazing but I actually would want it to get back to chin or shoulder length. Thanks for being here Elisabeth!
That's funny! I am always and forever cutting my hair. I don't know how I'll ever grow it long though that's the idea I have in my head when I picture myself at 60. No idea how I'll get there!
One more reason to cut your hair for some women - you don’t have to style it, it’s easy. One good thing about it - your hair is growing back again and again ! If I don’t like someone’s haircut I just say nothing, like nothing happens!)))
My friend, who had very long and lovely hair, cut it short. She got a lot of “why ever did you cut off your beautiful hair?” She explained that, looking at vacation photos, she realized that in every photo her hair was pulled behind her in a pony tail. She wore a pony tail more often than not. So, in the photos, taken from the front, she really had no hair framing her face No visible hair at all. She might as well not have hair. And when it was down, it was just…long. No real “style”.
So she cut it short, with a style, and never went back.
Yes! Same with me! I've had below the shoulders styles but it never felt like a style and I also mostly wore it back. Only my short cuts have a style!
I feel the same and tomorrow is my appointment for my haircut. I'm glad I watched this video. It helped me be sure I was doing this for myself. I hope the place I am going to does a good job. Like she said, it will always grow back.
Same here! I cut mine off Thursday and am so happy and liberated!
I had chest length hair in high school. My boyfriend at the time told me that he “forbad” me to cut it. Hmmm. Did I cut in a pixie cut? Yes I did. Was it a mistake in that it wasn’t my best look? Yes it was. Did I regret it? Not for a second. I didn’t have the most confidence in high school but I was really clear within myself that I was not going to let a guy tell me what I could and couldn’t do. That was in the mid 1970’s. I look back at it now and see it as taking my first true grown up steps forward. I was known as being “gutsy” after that. Thanks for unearthing that memory. You look amazing.
I LOVE this story! Haha! Forbade?! Oh honey.... Making your own decisions that fly in the face of the expected is one of the great thrills of life, mostly because it teaches you what matters and what doesn't. Thanks for sharing!
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Men forbidding you to cut your hair? 😅
I cut my hair. It's only hair.. people take it far too seriously. I love your style by the way
I agree! And thank you!
Your short, slightly unruly hair is marvellous and suits your lovely face.
Thank you! Unruly it certainly is!!
@unblahyourself But really pretty. I love the way your curls frame your face
I grew out my pixie and cut a French bob myself. Couldn't find a stylist who knew what a French bob is. Some people are hair-focused. You could have the face of a bulldog but if you've got long hair, they think you're beautiful. I have always thought that shorter hair is classier and really emphasizes you eyes and face. So SMILE!
Funny!
short hair really looks lovely on you.
Thank you!!
A year ago after a lot of thought, I cut my hair short, boyishly short. I knew it meant a commitment to maintenance. It was shoulder length before the cut. But I like the edgier look. I like how quick it is maintain. It is also fun. It looks different every day depending on hair product. Did I mention I am 71? Oh, a lot of feedback is positive. People say I look younger. That’s a bonus.
Short is definitely a fun experiment and different day to day!
Same here. 74 and very short. So easy.
If I looked as chic as you with shorter hair, I’d chop it off right now. Does really suit you, and does show off your beautiful eyes.
Thank you!!
Agreed! So damn chic with the beautiful kink in it. I wish I could rock that!
I was one of those middle aged women who thought longer hair was 'more youthful' until I organized my hundreds of photos taken over my lifetime. My hair was most flattering when worn in a chin length bob, whether it was wavy or straight, textured or smooth, that was my perfect length. Longer hair didn't look as good at any age, even when I was young. I couldn't deny the evidence!
I try different styles all the time I use to have a "friend" who use to criticise me no matter what I did needless to say she's no longer a friend after 10 years got fed up of it and I've been so much happier and better of do what you want remove negative critical people. I love your hair and the curl x
Hi Diana. I only recently started watching your videos, I like them because they make me think. A month ago I decided to cut my hair to just clear my shoulders, in soft layers, with a soft perm. I can still put it up or out of my face (with the aid of a scrunchie, a modern-type of 'alice band', a clip or two, etc). Bottom line: I am very glad I made this move, because I look and feel younger, and also fresher. I also coloured it a bit darker. My daughter said: "Mm. Yes. The colour you had was like a faded orang otang". My daughter-in-law also said the new look, although not drastic, suited me much better. Thank you for your videos. they are unusual, truthful and give different points of view. I will continue following you.
Thank you Marlette! I'm glad you're here!
Only one time in my life did I allow my fine hair to grow beyond my shoulders, and it grew slowly. I was actually into my 30s at that point. I've always been physically active, and I couldn't stand to let it hang even if I curled it (I hate hair getting in my eyes or mouth, lol). I was always tying it back and got into doing mostly a vintage French twist thing and had a nice collection of antique clips. I'd also quit coloring it and the grey was coming in, which didn't bother me a bit. Long story short, one day, in about five minutes, I cut it into a bob. Will never let my hair get longer than my chin again. These days, I keep it even shorter. I love cutting my own.
Love short hair, mine is about the same length as yours, mine is curly and so glad I have embraced my curls
You hair looks amazing
Thank you so much!! My hair has been much happier since I've been letting it do what it wants to do.
@@unblahyourself curly or wavy hair has a mind of it’s own
@@christined2495 oh that's FO SHO! Every single day is a hair adventure. Who am I today?
I love the short hair! Very French. Also loving the scarf and ponytail💕
Thank you!!
I cut it short, I grow it out! Exactly! And saving hundreds of $$$! I am a closet stylist and will always play with my hair and then my makeup!
Closet stylist! Love the term. I'm one as well. Have always loved cutting my own hair and doing my own makeup. I appreciate when I'm in the care of an actual beautician, but can't always afford that. It's still fun to play dress up and be an artist.
I know an elementary school age kid who prefers short hair and that is exactly the reaction school yard kids will have as well. It’s crazy how that doesn’t change.
This kid sometimes gets her feelings hurt but ultimately she doesn’t care because long hair is a nuisance and her quality of life is better since having short hair. No matter what people say. Plus is really suits her! And it really suits you too!!
Thanks Range! It's unfortunate that people need to tell others how they prefer to see their body. I know an elementary school kid who really wanted to cut her long hair off into a bob but her dad didn't seem very thrilled about it. But she did it and she loves it! It's especially nice in this hot SoCal summer. I hope that at school, her friends will be happy that she's happy with herself. ☺
I have short hair due to losing my hair to chemo last year. It’s now a pixie length, and I get so many compliments. People say I look great with short hair and I should keep it that way. Most of them know I went through cancer, and maybe they are being kind, but it’s surprising. It is fun playing with it and trying new things. have had long, straight, dark blonde hair most of my adult life, and it’s hard to let go of that image of myself.
Looks lovely on you. I love short hair on other people. But I regret every time I get it cut short for myself. I like it for a month or two and after that want it long again. So I finally after the permed and at times short hair of the 80th, I grew it long and left it. Never looked back. I love everything about long hair. But that’s the beauty of it, we can do what we want with our hair and still love the opposite on other people.
I totally agree!
Ah! The modeling makes sense. You really are very beautiful. Cheers!
I have a silver buzz cut. (Cut it off in 1967.) I am straight; many ignorant folks assume I am gay. Almost everything I wear looks more chic - due to my hair-don't. My hair is so easy. Make-up & clothes are enough to worry about!
My mom wore super short hair always and she was very cute!
You've got to have the right facial profile to have short hair. I don't care about what others say about my hair or the way I dress. I only care how I look for me. You have a good face shape. I have a long neck and small face and had short hair only once in my 30's and I looked like a lollipop. Hahaha...
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Your hair is so cute, totally suits you. I have trauma from my step mother chopping my long hair off as a kid, but I'm 64 and have some curl to my hair now, I'm so tempted!
When they say they like your long hair better, tell them "Oh, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with feeling that way."
I totally agree... i really like short hair... i have found that chin length or just above or at shoulder length is best for me. I feel youthful and spunky.. I just feel like i have that extra umphh.. I was raised in a home and church where long hair is encouraged. It is seen as more feminine. I got my first cut at 28!! I'm not going back. I'm 54. I also found that w longer hair.. it was either in a ponytail or up in a bun which i wore for years but again nothing special about that. My short hair look doesn't change much either but its the feeling attached to a shorter length. It feels empowering somehow. liberating. You are absolutely correct about divided reactions. People aren't very nice. I love it though! I relate to the ongoing cycle of letting it grow only to cut it! FUN!!! I'm a new subbie.
Bottom line ,your hair, your choice.
This video made me laugh out loud....😅 and nice modeling pics!! I think this video was very informative about short hair and i love the way you look in short hair. Love the Curls!!!!
Thank youuuuuuu! 😆
Your hair is adorable. Love your message of embracing your hair.
Me, I’m a long hair wavy lady. I am not a short hair person, it makes me feel like a shorn sheep just having it at shoulder length. Embracing my waves in all their mess and unpredictability has been a challenge and very freeing.
For those that are short hair people, I imagine that is just as freeing.
Bottom line, be who YOU are ladies, love yourself and your hair and have fun with it!
Thank you for sharing!
Mid sixties, I stopped tinting and cut it short to get out of the tint quicker. Mostly I got very positive reactions, except one. My hair has some very dark streaks and a lot of white. Well, this person said "I love your haircut! It'll look nice when it's all the same color." 😳 No matter. I'm happy, no more tinting and no more very long hair to contend with. It's so easy to just run my fingers through it. Done!
Why is it that when people start off with "sorry" they are about to insult you with a very mean comment -no they're not sorry they're just condescending. I absolutely love your short hair cut! It's fresh and fun and highlights your facial features nicely. It is much more flattering than Blah long hair hiding your features!
Thanks! Yeah pretending to be sorry. Lol
Your short hair looks fabulous and your parting message about what beauty is was perfect.. ❤
Thank you so much!
I've had my hair short since I was 12, I got my hair cut into a bob between cheek-length and chin length soon after my 12th birthday during summer vacation (my birthday is May 29) and I loved it so much! I instantly fell in love with everything about having short hair like this so I keep getting it cut this way. When it gets an inch or two past my chin, I get it cut to almost-chin-length again. The things most other girls hate about having short hair are things I love. I like that it kind of gets in my face and makes me turn my head a lot to see (I love my long neck and I think my neck looks best when my head is turned, as silly as that sounds). I also think my bob haircut brings out my smile better than long hair does. I like the way my face looks and ironically I think having hair that slightly hides my face from the sides draws attention to it more because people want to see it more. Some boys don't like my haircut and prefer long hair which makes me a little sad when they're boys that I like (I'm not going to grow out my hair for them though). Sometimes people are surprised that I exclusively wear skirts and dresses because there's a stereotype that girls with short hair are more tomboyish but other than my love of video games, I'm quite feminine.
I love all of this! I also love the feel of short hair and how it moves around a lot. It feels great in the breeze. In fact, I'm often just walking around thinking about how great the back of my head feels. 😄 It's true about men and their strange ideas but I think of it as a filter. If a man can't see me beyond my short hair, I wouldn't want him to see me at all! And I also find that dressing very sexy/girly with this short hair is more fun and seems less obvious. I am always in a cycle of cut and grow out, so I guess right now I'm in a grow out stage but I do love every hair style in between. It's a lot of fun to play with your hair styles. Thanks for being here! ❤
@@unblahyourself People have asked how I'd describe my style and I always confuse them when I reply "Coney Island Chorus Girl" which is a very obscure reference, as I've got the short hair and long skirts and dresses that they did (almost everything of mine is purple, though, purple is my favorite color). I love turtlenecks, too, so I'm grateful that it's fall and my neck doesn't suffer when I wear one (can't do a sleeveless turtleneck because of stupid psoriasis all over my body)
I have no idea what Coney Island chorus girl means but I'm 100% on board! I also love purple and turtlenecks! Have you seen the sheer turtlenecks for fall this year? I love them and own a pink one and a PURPLE one. Short hair is so cute with turtlenecks.
@@unblahyourself Coney Island chorus girls were the performance girls in the 1980s through 1910s, they had short bobbed hair decades before it was cool. I first heard the reference in "The Gift Of The Magi" and decided to do more research.
💯 I love when there's a story behind ideas!
Maybe short hair isn’t for everyone, but i feel like just another woman with long hair when it’s grown out. I’ve had a pixie for 6 or 7 years now and I feel more confident with short hair ( I certainly can’t hide behind my hair anymore). It lends itself to a more minimalist aesthetic, which is what I aspire for. And it’s just easy. 🤷🏻♀️😊
I get it! When I have long hair I am ALL HAIR. When I have short hair I feel like I actually have a hairstyle and a face. I'm enjoying it short for now.
Love love short hair! Looks fantastic on you…
Recently found you and you are breath of fresh air! Totally what I’ve been looking for!
Great inspiration!!!
Thank you so much! Glad you're here!❤
Most people wear their hair for others and have this great fear of disappointing them. Short hair is freedom!! Minimal time styling it, and ALWAYS looks done with very little effort. The drying time is the best and you can wash and go. Also, hats look better with short hair, because you really do see your features better.😊
Absolutely love your hair the way it is now!!
I've always cut my own hair and it's usually short. My mother always cut her own and her kids' hair - when I mved away, I began cutting it. I'm lucky - it's fine, dark reddish blonde (now pale silver blonde with naturally) - and wavy. I've never colored it. Works for me! Just shower and towel-dry, and go.
People always compliment me, and are surprised that I cut it myself.
I’ve had long hair. I’ve had short hair. I’ve had curly hair straight hair. I’ve had colored hair. I’ve had blonde hair brown hair and now it’s silver, hair is supposed to be fun. I like your videos and your hair is marvelous darling.
I had the opposite thing happen.Years back, I had extremely long hair for several years and just decided to for whatever reason to cut it shorter than I had had it in decades to about chin length. A woman at my office passed by me on the way to another area in the building and said, "Oh, you cut your hair..." Then she nodded really quickly and started walking away and said, "It looks better." I was like, O_O Oddly, at one point before I had cut it, the same woman had gotten mid-back length hair extensions, which was quite obvious because her hair was a fairly short bob, and she seemed to be very uncomfortable with them in, constantly rubbing her head and pulling at them.
The experience with the co-worker and the general experience of going for a dramatic cut taught me a lot (I loved it, by the way) was that the only opinion that really matters is mine. :)
You are stunning!!!! Not just your looks your personality and style. Love your hair here and adore the beautiful silky scarf you’re wearing.
Thank you!! ❤😊❤
I’m turning 69 in a few days. I’m short (under 5’), and lost 30 lbs over the past year, so my face shape changed. My hair is thick and wavy, mostly dark brown, shot thru with silver. Summer, my hair frizzes badly, so I keep it in a ponytail. I’ve been debating cutting my hair short (like yours), so this was the perfect video for me.
If your hair frizzes, it's very possible that it's currier than you realize. Try the curly girl method tricks and see!
I have a short hair type personality but definitely a long hair face....I look HORRENDOUS in short hair and since my hair is board straight, styling short hair would be a time consuming pursuit....I'll stick to teh ponytail in the summer....only wave to survive humid summers.
You look beautiful, adorable, and perfect with your natural waves. I sure wish I had that naturally texture. Mine is so thin and straight.
You're beautiful.
😊thank you!
Just came across your site, and found your comments in this video very interesting. I have always tried to style my hair whether it be short or long into a style I was comfortable with. Now in my 70’s I’m keeping it short between a Pixie and a Bob, as it so easy to manage. Keep your video’s coming. Oh I’ll add my hair is very fine but definitely not thin. 😊
I have just discovered you and came across this video, which is now over a year old. I’m so intrigued with your comment about how when you change your hair, you have to rethink your clothes and makeup. This resonates with me because when I retired from the corporate world 10 years ago, I made the decision to stop straightening my hair and to let it go naturally wavy/curly (I use a diffuser). I just didn’t see the point of going through the whole blowout process when I was now no longer in an office environment. But despite that, I’m now wondering if the disconnect for me all this time really is one of the three…my hair, my clothes, my low key makeup. Maybe I didn’t make the necessary adjustments to accommodate a completely new hairstyle look. If you have any advice, I’m all ears. (Love all your videos…so down to earth and practical information. Thank you!)
UnBlah yourself- my new favorite phrase! 🥰
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Fact:- I have a school report that says "...has unruly hair".
Needless to say it's the only report from school that I remember.
A few years ago I decided to embrace my curls and stop letting hairdressers try to flatten it. I like curls. One day they may even come back into fashion and I'll be a trendsetter 😊
That is crazy! Can you imagine how unhappy that teacher was that YOUR hair bothered her? Curls are fun and wonderful!
@@unblahyourself it is really sad isn't it?
I love curly hair❤
"we're not professional ego massagers" thanks.
You're such a beautiful woman. I enjoyed your video and thank you for clarifying all the pros and cons, it really helped me😊
I'm so glad! 😘
Thank you for this conversation. I got extensions two years ago to "let my hair grow" but my last removal, I lost a LOT of hair and had to cut off about 8". My hair is now nape length and I'm using clip in extensions which are much better for your hair, but I have a good two plus years ahead of me before my hair is the length I was hoping for. I'm struggling with it because I dunt like my shorter hair, but I think the problem is it's a bad cut. I appreciate you giving me a lot to think about. I'm going back to get a better cut and going to try withing with what I've got because the clip ins were supposed to be real hair but they are not and they are looking bad. I need other options and you gave them to me!
I'm glad this helped! ❤
I love your channel ty TH-cam for recommending it to me 🎉
Thank you so much! 🥰
I have worn my hair short for most of my life. I have noticed in recent years that many women with long hair are constantly fussing and playing with it. My husband points them out on TV: "She's a hair tosser." Really makes them look anything but BOSS.
BTW, my short hair is not too messy in the a.m. because I use a silk or satin pillowcase.
Interesting!
Your hair really looks great! I did it recently too, after a couple of decades of longish hair. I loved it long, and now I love it short. I get the same responses you do- positive and negative. I probably wont let it grow long again, but who knows. Its so much easier to look after! Its fun! It feels light and bouyant, it moves on my head, it frames my face better. I can wash it every day if I want because it dried quickly. Also…at first my husband didnt want me to…I waited. After a few weeks he said- I am ready, i think it will look good on you, its time. So I did :) He loves it too.
I love the summer breeze on my neck! It feels so good! Something I never felt when I had long hair.
At the end of the day, all that matters is pleasing yourself!
Very timely Diana! My hair has been über short, very long and everything in between over the years. I've let my chin length bob grow out over the last 6 months and it's reached that annoying length where I get lazy with the styling and just put it in a ponytail while I hem and haw over cutting it.
I think I'll make an effort to style it daily for a week or two before reaching for the scissors!
Love that sassy, curly, spiky bob on you. It has attitude! 😁
Thank you! Yes I know exactly what you're talking about. I got tired of the in between, and I realized, wait I don't even feel like styling long hair why am I growing it out? So now it's even shorter than this video, because I wanted to feel it this short before growing back to a shoulder length bob... and it does feel GREAT! I like to experience all the styles! 😁
The curly little spiky bob looks great!
Thank you!!
Naturally curly fine hair myself and forever remembered as the girl with beautiful long hair. But, I do cut it into a bob from time to time because it's an exciting change. In my 50's now yet, again rockin' long and often (stylishly) big hair. Because it's super fun! A former model as well, your videos are absolutely delightful and remind me to have fun getting dressed every day, no matter what the occasion 🥰
Thank you! Glad you are here with me!
Suits you! And you’re having fun with the new style. I just cut mine as well; looks a bit like your 25 year ago cut. Yes! I like having fun again too. I found a good precision stylist in the nearby city. Now when I go in to keep the cuts up I plan on doing fun things afterward, like meeting a friend for a drink.❤
I have tried longer hair, but my baby fine, thin hair gets wispy. Also , I have a triangle head and face shape 😅, and cute, Chubby Cheeks! So, I have learned through experience to keep my hair about 4 inches long all over my head, and to have my permed with tiny red and yellow perm rods every 8 weeks or so. Sometimes I have my hair roller set into a bouffant, but a short , tightly permed bubble permed suits my cute little head and face shape and size ☺️
My saga is a bleach job gone really bad and I had no choice but to cut it. I started cutting it myself, lol. I then had to go to the stylist. I am not used to this hair, it's a cross between a short pixie and a mullett. I want some dimension, so I will have to wait a bit for my own color to grow out, which I like that look, and I think I'll like it in the end, tho longer. Right now I feel a bit naked and awkward, but I can't do anything about it anyway so I just take it in stride.
What a great video and great looking hair .. and I have to try the scarf even just on it's own so Thankyou for your expertise and I look forward to more ..
Thank you! Glad you're here!
So well thought through! Thanks ;)
Thank you! Glad you liked it! 🥰
I've been on the fence for quite some time now about cutting my hair. I feel like I was meant to find you right now. Great tips, pros and cons, and thought processes. Thank you!❤
Glad it was helpful!
Your haircut is stunning! I used to get my hair permed and then try to get it cut like yours is now. Love it to bits!!!! 💕💕💕
Another tip; It is also a good idea to pay attention to the hairline(forehead) of the model of the pictures you show to your stylist.
Whether or not it is the same as yours will greatly effect the outcome and look of the same haircut on you.
I love your haircut and inspo pictures!
Wow you are so right. I have made that mistake before!
You look better now than you did in any of those younger pictures. I love your cute curly Bob.
Thanks! 😚
Cutting one's hair brings to mind Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby. Remember her pixie cut?
Perfect timing. I’m 77 and growing my super thick dark (dyed) hair long. The hair is too dark around my small face. So I plan to cut and layer it. It’s much easier. And yes I’ll get bed head. By the way, your hair looks gorgeous.
Sounds like a good plan! I hope you like it!
Love your hat and scarf look ❤
I cut my hair because it’s so thick it took three days to dry completely when it was long. With short hair it dries in a few hours, which is way more manageable to style.
I love your short hair 😍 The short haircut accentuates your beautiful face 😍
Thank you so much 😀
I love your haircut! I wish my hair wasn’t so fine and strait. I would love to have more unruly hair!
We all want what we don't have! Someone commented to me the other day: comb your hair.
... so not everyone loves it. LOL
I like your hair. I’m trying to find a hair dresser to do something similar but they just won’t cut it short enough. 😂I should bring in an old picture of me with short hair. The thing is, it will grow back.
You look fabulous with your hair and the hat! Maybe it's because you always look fabulous...
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You are so refreshing and hilarious! I'm addicted to your channel. Nice to see another 80's SuperModel fan, lol. I remember when Linda started changing her hair, she was fun to watch!
Thank you! I agree she was and is fabulous!
You look great with short hair too 😊❤
Short hair gang forever❤ omg your 2000s modeling photos are exactly the vibe i was going for. Its just so cool, everyones got the boring straight long hair for the past decade, its about time to bring short hair back ❤
Short hair is a bold move! I wish we'd see more of it too.
I feel like the long straight trend has been ongoing for way longer than a decade. Whats with the longstanding obsession.. wheeen will it end..
Hahaha! Love the video and your humour😅
Does it expose an aging neck, waddles, double chin, jowls etc? I know that shorter hair has been always recommended for mature aged women, but I wonder about it highlighting the parts that might be more attractive if left in the shadows of longer hair!
I agree! My neck is starting to age and I'd like to grow my hair back to under my chin. But I have seen so many women do pixies regardless of the aforementioned things and they look so cool. My mom was one of them!
Most of it depends on your face shape. I have a rounded face, and with short hair I look like a chipmunk! I need length personally, which totally transforms my face, even at 50. I love the look of short hair but personally I prefer long hair, as long as it's in good condition and a good colour. Your hair looks lovely!
I love short hair, long hair, in between length or whatever. You should go with whatever either suits you or what you feel like at the time - we all make mistakes. But what I don’t like is cliche. I was told by so many women that as you get older you shouldn’t have long hair and you should dye it. So I cut my hair short and I looked, drab, awful and 20 years older. I let my hair grow back to shoulder length and it took time, but I looked and felt so much better and allowed myself to have healthy, shiny, silver hair. I loved this video and the excellent advice.
Thanks for sharing! I know I look better with long hair but I just can't resist the way short feels, even if it makes me look older. Feels amazing! Everyone has to make their own decisions for their own reasons!
Well put! I love what you said about inner beauty. Put in on a mug!
You're gorgeous! You can wear your hair short or long, straight or curly, and look amazing! Love your earrings, btw!
Thank you Adrian! And I'll be making more of these earrings soon to put up in my Etsy store. Thanks for being here! ❤
I like this coloured lippy on you.
Past 15 years my hair was blonde naturally a level 5 or 4.. mostly bob or shoulder lenght but its baby fine
For past4 years been privately wanting a pixie , so l did it impulsively and most of the people who know me those past 15 yrs including my 4 grand children were shocked when lwent back to level 5 brown and pixie.. but l love it
Cute and fun!
Every time I cut my hair short my mom’s reaction is” but you’re hair is so beautiful long!I like your long hair” 🤦🏻♀️🤣 I typically get a haircut every 18-24 months. I usually cut it shorter and let it grow out until I am annoyed because I have thick curly hair.
New subscriber here. Just want to say that I love your energy, your philosophy and your hair. Also, you made me laugh.😊
Thank you! Welcome!
Same love short hair yours looks amazing
Why do you care what other people think , do what ever you want.
For a lot of people that's easier said than done!
I cut my hair because I was bored with it, long hair was not fun and when I cut it, I don’t think I had ever felt more confident and awesome. I miss it every day but I started growing it out for my cosplays because wigs make me unbearably hot. I would gladly take short hair again but long hair is working for me and I am dedicated to the art of a very specific cosplay lol
Both short and long are fun in their own ways! I just cut mine again but will grow it out after this. Why not.
your hair looks adorable! very chic.
Thank you!!
I gained weight during the pandemic, and I am truly obese. I just had my first cut to a short angled bob after four years and love it. I was afraid I would look like a pinhead so I procrastinated, but I find it draws one's attention to my face instead of hiding it under a curtain of hair.
I love that! I have always been afraid of the short haircuts I wanted because I'm very tall. I also thought I would look like a pinhead but it works! Afraid of nothing we were!
And don’t cut your hair because you’ve reached a certain age!
You did look adorable with ur hat and hair showing!
Hat,scarf look is fabulous! 🎉 love it! Looks great! Pony tails and wigs are great! I use hairpiece s in the summer because my naturally girly curly frizzy hair tends to be unruly in summer! So l wear wigs to work! Lol! Everyone thinks they r my real hair! I fool everyone! Even in the hairsalon! They can't even tell either!😊You look great in your style! Thanks for the tips!❤
I love hairpieces and wigs!
Recently discovered your videos. Love them. You’re fun and gorgeous and creative.
About hair: I cut it short last year and might grow it out a bit to shoulder length. I love both.
Me too! I keep cutting mine because it feels so amazing but I actually would want it to get back to chin or shoulder length. Thanks for being here Elisabeth!
Just before tuning to this video I did my own haircut and it's identical to what you have,,
That's funny! I am always and forever cutting my hair. I don't know how I'll ever grow it long though that's the idea I have in my head when I picture myself at 60. No idea how I'll get there!
You are beautiful anyway! I love short hair!
One more reason to cut your hair for some women - you don’t have to style it, it’s easy. One good thing about it - your hair is growing back again and again ! If I don’t like someone’s haircut I just say nothing, like nothing happens!)))
U haven’t changed a lot, stay young thanks for sharing x
I find I like it for about 6 months and then get bored with it. This is why I'm hesitant because I cannot commit to shorter hair.
It's good to know yourself well!