My mom has always said that short women should wear their hair above the shoulders. Longer styles supposedly overwhelm the person and make her look shorter. I'm 5'2 and prefer my hair long. I recently cut it to shoulder-length because I'm 25, look young for my age and felt that a shorter style would be more professional-looking and easier to deal with. However, I find that it actually takes longer to style, and I just don't think it suits me. I'm wanting to grow it mid-back length again, but do you think it will make me look shorter and less professional? It's in good condition and I'll have some layers cut in to give it more style. How do you feel about the long hair stereotypes (esp. the short people/long hair one)? Is there some truth to them?
2007-01-16 07:21:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
technically yes, but I just tell my clients to do what they are comfortable with. Anyway if you're short, you're short and hair is not going to change that or the appearance of that much. Wear your hair like you want, you are the one who has to deal w/ it on a daily basis. Good luck.
2007-01-16 07:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by bnvs232000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay...yes, long hair normally makes short people look shorter. Hpwever, that doesn't mean that you have to be excessive. For a professional look, have layers put into your shoulder length hair by razoring. It loosens up the look and is a snap to style. Shampoo, some spray gel, air dry or a quick upside down blow dry and you are out the door. It looks professional yet sexy and loose, too. Just FYI: a wide face looks wider if your hair hits chin length. a narrow face looks wider w/a chin length cut. There are so many tricks...if only I had the time!
Good luck and have some FUN w/your 'do!
2007-01-16 07:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by Pam C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say the most flattering on you (just based on what you've told us so far) would probably be around shoulder length, with lots of layers. But if you like your hair long, grow it out! In the end it probably won't make you look shorter or taller either way, so just go with what you like best. Good luck!
2007-01-16 07:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by heya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
initially I ? Edward Cullen! so that you're an amzing individual only for that lol :). If it curls and straightens properly might want to you curl it slightly, because of the undeniable fact that makes it slightly shorter. different thoughts you've... Gel it up slightly so as that that is more effective knotted up and could seem shorter, yet no longer very Edward. i do not understand somewhat, you may want to easily enable it draw close, if you end up making it clean in different approaches that you're Edward (?) then the hiar shouldn't matter too a lot... desire this enables!
2016-10-15 07:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by applebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,you should honestly style your hair how you think is best,but I think you would look absolutly fine with long hair! I have never heard that it would make you look shorter. I dont think there is much (barely any,infact) truth in long hair stereotypes,everyone is different,and so different things suit different people!
Good luck on your hair! (And though it sounds hokey,you'll never look fantastic in any hairstyle,without confidence. Believe you look great,and you will!)
2007-01-16 07:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never heard that one before and never noticed it to be true either. Sounds like a way for your mom to have your hair short.
2007-01-16 10:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never really thought about it but truly, I don't think it matters.
As long as your hair is looking good, and is a natural hair colour (not blue green or pink) then what's the problem?
2007-01-16 07:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by Deconstitutionalization 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Shortness makes people look short. I am 5'3" and have hair down to my waist. Wear what looks good for you.
2007-01-16 07:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by True Dat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit longer than shoulder-length is fine... and layered is definitely okay.
2007-01-16 07:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. It makes your face look smaller and I would go with short hair if you are an outgoing person, but if youre shy, go with long hair
2007-01-16 07:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by sugar_lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋