My big birthday, time for new hair.

[Willow]

I have met many guys say they 'don't' find woman with short hair attractive

My DH is one of these And I kept it long for a long time, partly for him. Eventually, I got over it and cut it the way I wanted to.

But I don't regret having it shorter now at all. It's so easy to get stuck in the rut of it as Daintree said, but I almost guarantee that after cutting it, you'll feel fabulous!

[Turkish Delight]

Hey Netix,

congrats on your upcoming birthday hun.

I thought i could never do a really short "do" but i have. For 99% of my life, my hair has been soooo long (down to my bum). I would only ever get a trim. I always had it plaited, in a pony tail at the back or up in a bun. I also have very, very thick hair. It was sooo heavy and hot.

November 2007, i decided that was it. DH was complaining that he was finding strands of hair everywhere. I went to a new hairdresser and told them to cut it off. Just cut it off. They cut it into a messy bob style and i had highlights in my hair (my previous avatar style) and i loved it. It was sooo easy to take care of it etc.. In July 2008, I wanted a different style, something shorter than the bob. I had a picture of what i wanted and showed the new hairdresser (another one). She cut it SO NOT the photo i had taken in. My hair was shorter than my DHs. I was freaking out. I hated it. I looked like a boy. DH, my DS and mum and dad all ridiculed me.

June 2009, i still have the same haircut. I love it. I tell my hairdresser, (who i love) to cut it as short as she can! The hair on my new avvy is long for what i have!

If you want to go drastic, take it slowly. It's great to be a new you and with an upcoming birthday what a fantastic opportunity.

Men who hate short hair on women

[Netix]

My Man likes my long hair, but is always encouraging me to cut it short. Especially when I was pg with Steph, so that it would be easier for me to maintain. I didn't, because I was (and probably still am) worried that I would end up with a frumpy cut and look like I should be in the '80's. Just frizz my fringe and boof it up with hairspray! Yippee.

When I had short hair, I had an awful cut. When my Mum cut my long hair off, she cut it like early Princess Di, layered I think, but AWFUL! That made my start at high school lots of fun. Not. I am so worried about having a bad haircut now!

Thanks for the advance birthday wishes TD. The short 'do that I contemplate is like your avvy. If I could have short 'celebrity hair', I would choose a colour and style like Pink's. I think her hair is always cool.

My Man and his Boy have got used to the fact that I leave my hair all over the house. I think its funny sometimes where they turn up!