Shorter hair, don't care
I don't like doing stuff with my hair, so I'm always on the look out for extremely low-maintenance hair styles, the sort of thing I can wash and leave. I can't remember when I last owned a hair dyer; like jeans that's something everyone else seems to think is essential but actually it's perfectly possible to get along without. I always loved my 20s bob when I had it years ago, though it was a bit of a faff getting it cut every month. Also, and there's no avoiding the truth, now I'm five stone heavier, a blunt fringe just makes my round face look rounder.
I've got into 60s looks by accident and have been mulling over hair to match. Browsing 1960s hairdos on Pinterest, I came across shots of people like Sandie Shaw, and realised that a 1920s do didn't have to mean either a towering updo or a Quant bob; I could have a shoulder length 'do.
You know who also had shoulder-length hair?
Oh yes.
(No, not John Steed!)
I did cut my hair myself with a pair of shousehold scissors, so it could definitely do with some tidying up, but I'm really happy with the length. Now I just need to work out how to get the ends to turn up, a la Emma Peel. What do you reckon, would wide curling tongs do the job?
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You look absolutely beautiful, this length really suits you. Regarding getting it to flick up at the bottom, I can't help there, what with being a natural curly top, my hair does its own thing! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYou have lovely curly hair. It's very Helena Bonham Carter.
Shoulder length hair looks absolutely right on you, and knowing that Emma Peel had hers the same length is definitely a bonus. I can't tell you enough how much I love your hair colour though! My short-length hair might look easy, but believe me it's not, especially as lately it has decided to have a life of its own. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's in need of recolouring, though I'm waiting till I'm a little bit closer to going on holiday so it's not all rooty for that. Nutrisse Fiery Red.
Deleteyour hair looks great and it suits you perfectly! I too don't do much with my hair, I haven't the knack and I usually have a low maitenance 20s bob though Im growing it now
ReplyDeleteYeah, I loved by 20s bob because it didn't need messing around with. I never know what to do with mine, and if I let it go long it just hangs there.
DeleteOh I love this length on you! The colour is fabulous too. I used to flick my hair at the ends, very much like Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I used straighteners. They did the trick perfectly well. xx
ReplyDeleteI've never used straighteners. Hmm. It makes sense, like using the blade of scissors to curl paper. I should probably see if one of the hairdressers in Trow can do me as a walk-up this weekend, then I can ask what their advice is while they cut it.
DeleteIf you do go for straighteners don't bother buying expensive ones such as GHDs, there's many cheaper ones that are just as good. I use the older version of these - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4433745.htm - and they're perfect for my thick hair.
DeleteIt sounds counter-intuitive, but setting your hair to curl under, and then brushing it out to flip upward always worked for me. Once you get it in flipped position a bit of hairspray helps keep it there.
ReplyDeleteI do really envy your hair-mine would be a ball of frizz if I didn't use a dryer.
Mine's mostly bone-straight, especially when it's healthy - it actually has more body when it's a bit frazzled!
DeleteSassy and fabulous! What a super new 'do'. I have quite a lot of hair, so to avoid the triangle look at the ends I have to get the hairdresser to put in some long layers, and that way I can get it to flick up - I just use a round vent brush as I blow dry. Haven't done it for ages actually, but I used to have it as a staple many years ago! Your hair looks like it's already curling up a bit so you probably don't need the layers to make it work. Otherwise shove in a couple of rollers maybe?? Hope you have lots of happy hair days now! xx
ReplyDeleteI don't have a dryer, but I might give some rollers a go - I only wash my hair every few days as it's very dry, so the style should last.
DeleteYou look fabulous, Mim! The length really suits, and the centre parting is very flattering. Your lipstick is lovely and you look as pretty as a picture! BTW, it doesn't look like you've cut it yourself but as if you've been to a swanky salon!
ReplyDeleteI'm a wash and go girl myself, but I seem to recall from the 60s it was giants rollers that made the 'flick ups'.
Have a good week,
Veronica
vronni60s.blogspot.com
Thanks! The lippie is an Avon; I tend to favour browny-reds and russets as they look best on me. That's another vote for rollers...
DeleteGorgeous! That's one cracking hair cut.
ReplyDeleteI'm rubbish with hair - I can put it up to have a bath and it'll look great but if try and do it to go out it never works.
xxx
I can't do anything with mine. I'd love to be able to do marcel waves, but even if I try to curl it it all falls out again. A friend says despite the natural colour it handles like Asian hair; perhaps that's the Burmese coming through.
DeleteYou look fab, Mim - shoulder length suits you. My hair has stayed the same length for decades, but I did toy with having a bob a few years ago. However, my jawline isn't what it used to be so I shelved that idea!
ReplyDeleteI loved my bob, but I'm too fat nowadays for a blunt fringe. It makes me look moonfaced. Bobs are tricky!
DeleteI'm clapping my hands.
ReplyDeleteI'm clapping them loud and long! Because, this *clap, clap,clap* is what you deserve. This style looks great on you.
The shoulder-length gives you definition, makes your hair look fuller, and your face nicely framed. Who cares who did the cutting?! (as a matter of fact, I've done some self-hair-cutting quite some times)
As strange (and non believable it may seem , there was a time I had a long hair - but that was AGES ago. Right now, my bob is frustrating me. Frustration calls for changes.. to the hair-dresser I'll go - this evening. :)
(absolutely NO IDEA what to do)
M.
Ooh, I look forward to seeing your new 'do!
DeleteGreat do! Very impressed that you cut it yourself. I have used straighteners before when I have wanted it to flick out.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great length on you. Oh god I couldn't do without a hairdryer, my hair is mental at the best of times letting it dry on it's own would be asking for trouble!!
ReplyDeleteLovely length! I had shoulder length hair for much of my teens and twenties. Foam rollers, wound only a wee bit up the total length of your hair, may do the trick, too, especially if you apply some setting lotion to lightly damp hair before putting them in.
ReplyDeletexoxo ♥ Jessica