I so want long hair but I have the same issue as you where it grows in a v shape in the back and the ends get stringy looking. I also made the mistake of cutting layers and made my ends look so thin so that didn’t help. I have high porosity hair and it’s very my fine and thin. It’s a lot like yours actually. I dyed it last year a light burgundy but haven’t colored since then. However what will happen when we have to dye our grey hair? The struggles. But I love this cut so much! I’m going to grow out my layers and try this cut for sure!
I just got my hair cut pretty short, I was obsessed with length but because I have low density hair the more it's longer the sparse it looked, so I decided to get a blunt short cut getting rid of all my layers at once too and I couldn't be happier with the result. Not only it looks thicker and fuller but also it's much more easier to manage during wash days. After all, we should go with what suits us more, short or long, thick or thin and work with what we have :)
Your hair looks fantastic. Perfect timing on this topic for me. The photo you took and drawing the line was an awesome idea! Thx for sharing. My hair is very fine. My stylist cuts into my lengths, rather than blunt cuts. I find my fine hair is way to wispy, on the ends, when not a blunt cut. Debating on finding another stylist. Man....these hair challenges!
I like how you cut it shorter which your curls look so much healthier and I think your hair looks amazing no matter what size 😉 Love you so much your the best!!
Coincidentally I too got a haircut - same thing! Shoulder length, rounded out in the back..got rid of the scraggly ends. My stylist was wonderful. I didn’t think I’d enjoy the length but I’m so happy with it! Glad u love it too.
Looks so nice! Very flattering! The struggle is seriously real with me. To cut or not to cut. Shrinks a lot so I always look like I have short hair. So hard to find a stylist who really knows how to work with curly hair.
Your hair looks absolutely stunning with your new cut! I agree, it’s a lot more voluminous at the bottoms and thicker looking too. Your curls are gorgeous!
My hair also grows quickly in the crown area so I also get the “v” in the back. I’m going to ask my stylist to do a blunt cut in the back next time. Taking a photo and marking it is a great idea! Thank you for your great videos; I always learn something from them. 😊🧐
This was so helpful! I am new to curly hair (my hair turned curly after a hysterectomy 😂) and have it quite long due to COVID and not knowing who to trust with it (bad experiences, lol). I was thinking that is should get layers to add volume, but my hair is thinner, and your idea of having all the curls end together makes sense. I really need my routine to be easier, so shorter is where I’m going! Super helpful.
I am so with you @Gena Marie! I have been growing my low density, fine 2c/3a hair out for awhile, because it seemed like it was never getting beyond a certain length with regular trims (now I know I can double or triple the usual time and just trim ends myself--which I learned thru pandemic and not going to stylist). So, I had been blunt cutting bottom for a couple of years and doing a bit of long layers on top and face framing pieces on my own. I love how long it has gotten, but long does not equal "full" or "looks good" (but the blunt bottom does help). So...time to level it up for fullness, I think. Not sure if I am totally ready for a lob or bob yet, so I will just start with a few inches and go gradually...wishing I could attach a pic somehow? found you recently and so glad I did! Your hair and mine = you get me! ☺️
Great video Gena. Your hair looks so healthy and thick. Makes me want to get mine cut too. I think my hair is very similar to yours, but a bit more course texture especially in the hot humid weather right now in Dallas. Appreciate your content and presentation.
Your shorter hair looks SO beautiful, Gena! And tbh, its not even much shorter, but it looks so full and bouncy. 😁👍 For me, it hurts whenever I have to give up some of my length, but its always so worth it to cut off those damaged ends, and I always end up loving it better!
Your hair kinda looks like mine mine broke off due to postpartum shedding and anemia but is growing good now I need about a few more inches of growth to cut my damage ends but thank for the great tips I will be using ❤️
Looks so much better. I was wondering why you were insisting on so much length when it showed how uneven it was. The shape looks lovely and much more suitable
Your hair looks fantastic! I had a similar problem., my hair is similar length to yours. My stylist trimmed the back but I still have some longer strands in the back so next time I may do more of a blunt cut in the back.
I think the new cut looks wonderful. I too have low density but wavy, not curly. Still it grows in that V shape in the back and my fringe is taking forever to grow. I just got it trimmed up after maybe 6 mo growth.
Your hair looks great! I will need to use that screenshot trick in the future. I have the exact same situation with my hair. I have fine, lower density hair and cannot grow it long without the ends thinning out. My latest haircut a month ago was long overdue and it does feel better. My hair also tends to grow in a V, with the middle growing like a tail of sorts and it's very annoying lol
Thanks i noticed my hair growing into a V which is not what it looked like a few months after cutting it. I thought it was the stylist failt cause it made my hair thinner what with the layers an all
I love the cut! ..that length is perfect! 😍💞 it’s easier to manage and it makes your hair look fuller. I have lost a lot of hair due to stress and aging I guess and my hair feels so much better when it’s shorter and I tend to lose less hair. 😩☺️💞
I do think that it looks better. I'm not sure of what the term you are using means, but myself, have thin curly hair, that can turn a bit frizzy. I went and got mine cut 6 weeks ago, because after the lock down was lifted, I KNEW that it had to be cut. I had 3 inches cut off the back, just to even it out, and make it look less straggly. I WAS TRYING to grow it, but it grows SO SLOWLY!! I guess, that I'm BACK to square one all over again!!
Gena help I have a problem :( My hair is super long, thick, heavy and grows really fast. In turn my curl pattern gets stretched or it just falls over time. Any suggestions on what I should do?
My hair is wavy and low density very thin and I made the mistake of getting long layers in the past and trying to grow them out going 6 mo to a year without a cut. Now I have an inverted V like the opposite problem of you...the sides are looking longer on either side of my part but the middle from the back looks stringy and sparse :( not sure if I should ask for a blunt cut or short face framing layers?
I wouldn't call your hair short, it's medium length & I think the length & fullness is perfect for your face & frame. Really long hair isn't always that practical or flattering, it can be aging or just too much work ( I know from experience) Healthy, manageable hair you can style easily is a better goal imo. My hair is currently just below shoulders/touching bra strap in the back at the longest, but is tapered in front slightly with long layers. I have 2b hair that is thick & I got tired of blow drying it for 45 minutes and/or using curling irons & other hot tools. I have some chronic pain/fatigue issues that made holding a dryer & spending time styling my hair just too difficult so I started just air drying my hair(but it would be frizzy) Found out about the CGM & have been following that with good results. I do color/highlight my hair to cover grey but plan on transitioning into my natural grey over the next year or so. I'm also considering a slightly shorter, more layered cut--maybe a shag? but haven't decided since I just grew out bangs & shorter layers. I've had hair down to my waist & boy short & everything inbetween. Medium is a great length & probably where I'll end up. Since my hair is thick, layered styles work best for my texture otherwise the weight pulls out all the volume & really stretches out the wave pattern.
Did you get it done professionally? I’m going to assume you didn’t but bleach kills curls, first step i would say is to get Olaplex number 3 and treat your hair nicely and don’t bleach it again :)
Olaplex No 3 for sure! Here is where I get it from Sephora: rstyle.me/+R_PG5COLd-00vcBbsvtNRw I have a video on how to do it here: th-cam.com/video/7A0PW_jg0oY/w-d-xo.html
Your hair looks great. I love the blunt cut! I do that also for my hair, which is much finer than yours and not nearly as curly. I don't think that your hair looks short, but that's all subjective. As far as curly cuts, I think they are overrated and they charge too much for them. I used to get them, but not any longer. It almost looks as if your hair on the left side of your head is longer than the right. It might just be the way you are holding yourself for the camera. I'm not being critical, just being a friend. Check it out and see what you think.Thanks for sharing.
What do you think!? Do you prefer it shorter, or longer? Let me know! ☺
Thanks for the amazing content 😁
It looks awesome shorter
Shorter!
Shorter! My hair is the same, takes forever to grow and breaks off super easy...
I so want long hair but I have the same issue as you where it grows in a v shape in the back and the ends get stringy looking. I also made the mistake of cutting layers and made my ends look so thin so that didn’t help. I have high porosity hair and it’s very my fine and thin. It’s a lot like yours actually. I dyed it last year a light burgundy but haven’t colored since then. However what will happen when we have to dye our grey hair? The struggles. But I love this cut so much! I’m going to grow out my layers and try this cut for sure!
We have the same hair!!
My husband says”you’ve been growing your hair out since I met you and it hasn’t gotten any longer”🤣
I just got my hair cut pretty short, I was obsessed with length but because I have low density hair the more it's longer the sparse it looked, so I decided to get a blunt short cut getting rid of all my layers at once too and I couldn't be happier with the result. Not only it looks thicker and fuller but also it's much more easier to manage during wash days. After all, we should go with what suits us more, short or long, thick or thin and work with what we have :)
Your hair looks fantastic. Perfect timing on this topic for me. The photo you took and drawing the line was an awesome idea! Thx for sharing. My hair is very fine. My stylist cuts into my lengths, rather than blunt cuts. I find my fine hair is way to wispy, on the ends, when not a blunt cut. Debating on finding another stylist. Man....these hair challenges!
Glad it was helpful! If you're happy with your stylist, perhaps just explain to them that you want a blunt cut next time :)
Love how full your hair looks! I have the opposite problem lol. My hair is high density. I have to get layers to not look so "bottom heavy"
Yes that makes total sense! To avoid the dreaded triangle shape lol
I like how you cut it shorter which your curls look so much healthier and I think your hair looks amazing no matter what size 😉 Love you so much your the best!!
Thank you so much!!
Your Welcome 😁
Coincidentally I too got a haircut - same thing! Shoulder length, rounded out in the back..got rid of the scraggly ends. My stylist was wonderful. I didn’t think I’d enjoy the length but I’m so happy with it! Glad u love it too.
Looks so nice! Very flattering! The struggle is seriously real with me. To cut or not to cut. Shrinks a lot so I always look like I have short hair. So hard to find a stylist who really knows how to work with curly hair.
Your hair looks absolutely stunning with your new cut! I agree, it’s a lot more voluminous at the bottoms and thicker looking too. Your curls are gorgeous!
Thank you so much!!
My hair also grows quickly in the crown area so I also get the “v” in the back. I’m going to ask my stylist to do a blunt cut in the back next time. Taking a photo and marking it is a great idea! Thank you for your great videos; I always learn something from them. 😊🧐
Gena!!! Your hair looks so much thicker!!
Thanks!!
Great haircut !!. It looks soooo much better.
This was so helpful!
I am new to curly hair (my hair turned curly after a hysterectomy 😂) and have it quite long due to COVID and not knowing who to trust with it (bad experiences, lol).
I was thinking that is should get layers to add volume, but my hair is thinner, and your idea of having all the curls end together makes sense.
I really need my routine to be easier, so shorter is where I’m going!
Super helpful.
I am so with you @Gena Marie! I have been growing my low density, fine 2c/3a hair out for awhile, because it seemed like it was never getting beyond a certain length with regular trims (now I know I can double or triple the usual time and just trim ends myself--which I learned thru pandemic and not going to stylist).
So, I had been blunt cutting bottom for a couple of years and doing a bit of long layers on top and face framing pieces on my own. I love how long it has gotten, but long does not equal "full" or "looks good" (but the blunt bottom does help). So...time to level it up for fullness, I think. Not sure if I am totally ready for a lob or bob yet, so I will just start with a few inches and go gradually...wishing I could attach a pic somehow? found you recently and so glad I did! Your hair and mine = you get me! ☺️
Great video Gena. Your hair looks so healthy and thick. Makes me want to get mine cut too. I think my hair is very similar to yours, but a bit more course texture especially in the hot humid weather right now in Dallas. Appreciate your content and presentation.
Looks so much better! Blunt cuts work really well with curly hair ( especially mine and obviously yours)!☺️
I relate to you so much. I have the same hair. Love your videos and appreciate your content and curl positivity.
Aw thank you!
Looks fantastic! Definitely looks fuller.
Your shorter hair looks SO beautiful, Gena! And tbh, its not even much shorter, but it looks so full and bouncy. 😁👍 For me, it hurts whenever I have to give up some of my length, but its always so worth it to cut off those damaged ends, and I always end up loving it better!
So true!!
Looks great! You should try fermented rice water rinses for faster growth 🙌🏼 And also aloe vera on your scalp as a leave-in.
I love your new haircut! I have long hair, high density and porosity.
Thanks!
Your hair kinda looks like mine mine broke off due to postpartum shedding and anemia but is growing good now I need about a few more inches of growth to cut my damage ends but thank for the great tips I will be using ❤️
Oh my goodness your hair looks amazing!!!😍😍
Looks so much healthier!
Looks so much better. I was wondering why you were insisting on so much length when it showed how uneven it was. The shape looks lovely and much more suitable
Hi Gena..your hair looks fantastic! I love your entire look! Nails & cardigan 🙂 💚💛💙
I am going tomorrow for a haircut so this was a great video. Ty 💖💖
Your hair looks fantastic! I had a similar problem., my hair is similar length to yours. My stylist trimmed the back but I still have some longer strands in the back so next time I may do more of a blunt cut in the back.
Thanks!
Thank you so much this exactly what i needed
I think the new cut looks wonderful. I too have low density but wavy, not curly. Still it grows in that V shape in the back and my fringe is taking forever to grow. I just got it trimmed up after maybe 6 mo growth.
Your hair looks great! I will need to use that screenshot trick in the future. I have the exact same situation with my hair. I have fine, lower density hair and cannot grow it long without the ends thinning out. My latest haircut a month ago was long overdue and it does feel better. My hair also tends to grow in a V, with the middle growing like a tail of sorts and it's very annoying lol
it looks amazing!
Thanks Alexa!
My ends look exactly like the first image low density problems.
My hair grows the same way. I always wind up with a "tail" in the back middle.
I love the hair cut!!
Thank you!!
I ha the same hair and I totally agree on everything you say
Your hair looks full and much thicker with this cut!!! and looks very good on you 👍👍👍STAY SAFE and take care:)
Thanks i noticed my hair growing into a V which is not what it looked like a few months after cutting it. I thought it was the stylist failt cause it made my hair thinner what with the layers an all
I have short and the back of your hair looks really good
Thanks!
Looks good!
I love the cut! ..that length is perfect! 😍💞 it’s easier to manage and it makes your hair look fuller. I have lost a lot of hair due to stress and aging I guess and my hair feels so much better when it’s shorter and I tend to lose less hair. 😩☺️💞
I totally agree! Thank you!
Hi girl
What should I do my hair ends are also getting thin but I don't want to cut them
I do think that it looks better. I'm not sure of what the term you are using means, but myself, have thin curly hair, that can turn a bit frizzy. I went and got mine cut 6 weeks ago, because after the lock down was lifted, I KNEW that it had to be cut. I had 3 inches cut off the back, just to even it out, and make it look less straggly. I WAS TRYING to grow it, but it grows SO SLOWLY!! I guess, that I'm BACK to square one all over again!!
Thank you! I feel the same with mien too. I'm over trying to get it super long and just want it to look fuller lol!
Gena help I have a problem :(
My hair is super long, thick, heavy and grows really fast. In turn my curl pattern gets stretched or it just falls over time. Any suggestions on what I should do?
Looks much thicker with the cut....I'm having mine cut this week
My hair is wavy and low density very thin and I made the mistake of getting long layers in the past and trying to grow them out going 6 mo to a year without a cut. Now I have an inverted V like the opposite problem of you...the sides are looking longer on either side of my part but the middle from the back looks stringy and sparse :( not sure if I should ask for a blunt cut or short face framing layers?
I wouldn't call your hair short, it's medium length & I think the length & fullness is perfect for your face & frame. Really long hair isn't always that practical or flattering, it can be aging or just too much work ( I know from experience) Healthy, manageable hair you can style easily is a better goal imo. My hair is currently just below shoulders/touching bra strap in the back at the longest, but is tapered in front slightly with long layers. I have 2b hair that is thick & I got tired of blow drying it for 45 minutes and/or using curling irons & other hot tools. I have some chronic pain/fatigue issues that made holding a dryer & spending time styling my hair just too difficult so I started just air drying my hair(but it would be frizzy) Found out about the CGM & have been following that with good results. I do color/highlight my hair to cover grey but plan on transitioning into my natural grey over the next year or so. I'm also considering a slightly shorter, more layered cut--maybe a shag? but haven't decided since I just grew out bangs & shorter layers. I've had hair down to my waist & boy short & everything inbetween. Medium is a great length & probably where I'll end up. Since my hair is thick, layered styles work best for my texture otherwise the weight pulls out all the volume & really stretches out the wave pattern.
I just recently bleached my hair and I've lost my curl pattern .... is there a way I can revive my curls ? Thanks
Did you get it done professionally? I’m going to assume you didn’t but bleach kills curls, first step i would say is to get Olaplex number 3 and treat your hair nicely and don’t bleach it again :)
Olaplex No 3 for sure! Here is where I get it from Sephora: rstyle.me/+R_PG5COLd-00vcBbsvtNRw
I have a video on how to do it here: th-cam.com/video/7A0PW_jg0oY/w-d-xo.html
@@GenaMarie hello I use that as well but like is there a mask or maybe a styling product you reccomend to revive and redefine my bleached curls
@@owainh1347 I did it get professionally done and it wasn't really a problem until recently
B-12, folate (not folic acid) 15 mg, biotin grow hair like crazy.
welp, that's the magic of a trim, kids 😉👍💗
Your hair looks great. I love the blunt cut! I do that also for my hair, which is much finer than yours and not nearly as curly. I don't think that your hair looks short, but that's all subjective. As far as curly cuts, I think they are overrated and they charge too much for them. I used to get them, but not any longer. It almost looks as if your hair on the left side of your head is longer than the right. It might just be the way you are holding yourself for the camera. I'm not being critical, just being a friend. Check it out and see what you think.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
My name is Louisa Jones I have shorter hair