Should I cut my hair into a bob?

Question

My hair is long but I straighten it so much it's really damaged and has split ends! I love it long but the only way to get all the damaged bits off is to cut it to just above shoulder length. It would be long and layered, NOT a Pob, just a cute flicky look. I generally think that looks really cute on shorter girls, but I'm 5'7.

Everyone I ask tells me not to do it because everyone likes long hair on girls- me included really. But what else can I do?

Has anyone ever begrudgingly cut their hair but ended up loving it? It would take years to grow back to the length it is now so I can't just go "never mind, it'll grow back" if I hate it.

Any advice appreciated really! I just can't make up my mind!

Answer 1

Before I became a teacher I was a hairdresser so I'll try to advise :) If your hair is long have it cut up to the split ends. A long layered look with shorter layers around the face is a nice style. You can decide with your hairdresser how long or short the layers should be. Bob's are great but they don't suit everyone and the cut has to be really precise for it to look good! I have seen some terrible ones around lately. The ideal face shape for a bob is not round! it makes the face look rounder! The ideal face shape of all is oval so any hairstyle that you have should always try to achieve this. Have a look at some other styles before deciding. A good tip for dry hair is to massage a light oil into to the scalp and hair. Put a plastic cap over and wrap a warm towel around and leave up to 20 mins. When it comes to washing it off apply the shampoo before you wet it the oil should go and your hair will feel great. Repeat one a wk for as long as you wish.
Hope I helped ya Sarah x

Answer 2

I don't envy your decision-it's a tough call.

I had really long hair (could sit on it!) and cut it off when I was 15. At first I loved it but after 15 years of trying I now realise that I'll never be able to get it that long again!

If you want to cut it, then go for it-that flicky style you mention sounds really cool. If not, then are you sure your hair is really as bad condition as you think?

Why not try a good trim to get rid of most of the split ends, then some good deep conditioning treatments and leaving the straighteners alone for a week or so-you might be surprised with the nice comments you get from people when you scrunch dry your hair so it's wavy, or when it has its own natural movement!

Either way, I'm sure it will look lovely!

Answer 3

I had this decision to make a few weeks ago. I have had extensions in my hair to thicken it and it was very long. The extensions damage the hair when they are taken out and my hair was very thin. I have had a sort of POB cut and I love it! I was very nervous because I really didn't want short hair but I also didn't want long thin hair. I don't regret it at all. You say that your hair is not in good condition so really it is better to have it shorter and looking healthy. Go for it! Good Luck!

Answer 4

I would discuss it with your hairdresser because sometimes they have a good idea of exactly how much needs to be cut off to make hair healthy again. Sometimes a good hair treatment actually repairs damaged hair so not as much needs to get cut off. Plus, always use heat protectingproducts when straightening your hair, such as Tresemme heat protector spray or Loreal Straight cream. If the hairdresser says that you need it to be cut short, then a flicky bob style looks cute and cool, as well as suiting most face shapes. I had my hair cut short and spikey in order to get it back into a good condition, and I ended up really liking it! So ask your hairdresser, and go for it! Plus I think they still suit tall people! Good luck! x

Answer 5

Best to have shorter healthy hair than long straggly locks with split ends. Have a good few inches cut off at first to make it look healthier, then go from there. Short hair is all the rage - maybe keep it longer at the front like posh, this way you wont see such a drastic change in your appearence.

Answer 6

Always test drive before you buy a car. As far as im concerned the same applys to hair. Buy a wig wear it around for a few days and if you like how you look cut it off.

I went threw a sort of hair rebillion stage when I was 12 My mom had never allowed me to cut my hair more than a few inchs. So she sent me to the salon with my older sister telling me not to cut any shorter than 2 inchs. I cut it about and inch from my chin and I hated it I couldnt it in a pony tail So I would recommend getting a wig.

Answer 7

i really don't recommend cutting your hair that short if you're unsure and it will take long to grow back if you're unhappy with it. first of all stop straightening it, and do some research. find some treatment for very damaged hair, there is lots of stuff out there on the market now. some poeple bleach their long hair to a frazzle and like it, so i'm sure the heat isn't worth a bob. a trim would be good, or even just a bit of a cut. my sister once permed her hair and it was so badly damaged, but she eventually got it back into shape with the right treatment.

good luck :)

Answer 8

I too have really long straight hair i did get it cut into a bob years ago and i cant say i liked it as much if you are unsure just get a trim to sort out the split ends long hair is really striking and beautiful you should be proud of it i always get loads of nice comments about mine even though its a lot of work i still love it.

Answer 9

My hair is long and was in quite poor condition aswell but i wouldn't get a bob, i would not be brave enough, just get a really good trim like a few inches cut off and go regularly to the hairdressers every 6 weeks and condition well and it soon will start to look better.

Answer 10

I cut my long hair to a chin length bob in August and I love it. So much less hassle to wash. Go for it, you may be surprised at how much you like the result. If you are unsure, ask the hairdresser to try and show you a picture of a similar style before you begin.

Good luck! Hope you get a cut you are happy with