I suppose this is kind of a self-centered post, but I thought that it would be fun to go back through some of my old photos and look at how my hair style has changed through the years. I’m feeling ready to change things up again, and I think that looking through these photos will help me decide what to do with my hair next.
2006
My photos only go back as far as 2006, because that was when I got my first digital camera. I wore variations of this style (mid-back length, with or without bangs) for several years anyhow, so it was more or less similar in 2005.
Pros: I enjoyed having my hair at this length. There were a lot of ways that I would style it (braid, bun, hair clip, etc). It required very little to no product. Blow drying and using a flat iron were optional.
Cons: It took forever to air dry. I had to wear it up to keep it out of my face whenever I was reading, crafting, typing, etc. My hair is really thick, so during the summer it was really warm, and I had to wear it up constantly.
2007
Just a little shorter, with quasi bangs. I’m really not crazy about my hair at this length. It feels too “in-between”. All the previous pros and cons still apply.
2008
In 2008, I chopped my hair off into a basic, boring bob. I didn’t really understand how to style it, and it didn’t really look that great. It was easier to dry, but it still got in my face a ton.
2008
Highlights. Blerg. While this cut was okay, it also helped me realize that I love my natural hair color. I don’t think I’ll ever dye my hair again. At least not until it starts going gray.
June 2009
I liked this cut a lot. It’s actually pretty similar to what I have now. It was easy to style, more or less stayed out of my face, dried easily, etc.
August 2009
I love the thickness of my bangs here. This cut was great. It required more maintenance than many of my previous cuts, but it was a lot of fun to wear.
December 2009
I loved this bob. It looked fresh, modern and stylish. But oh, it took a lot of work! 20 minutes of blow drying my hair with a round brush, plus a lot of product. If I didn’t take that much time on it, it only looked so-so. While I enjoyed this cut a lot, I really don’t like to have that much maintenance.
May 2010
Annndd, the pixie. I have really been loving this style. It is super easy to maintain, I can use a lot of product or none at all, I can air dry or blow-dry. It’s cool in the summer. I think that I might like it even more with thicker bangs. Cons: Not a lot of variety in how I style it. Other than using product or not using product, it pretty much looks the same all the time.
So, after all that recap, I’m now trying to decide what to do next. I’m thinking about thick, short bangs somewhere in between Amelie and Bettie Page. I’m also debating growing my hair out to the length that it was back in 2006. That will take a few years, but I think I might like having it long again. We’ll see if I can commit to that. If I get tired of growing it out, I can always chop it back into a pixie again.
So cute – I love this post! What it really shows me is that you’re one of those lucky ones who look great with short, long, or medium-length hair. (me: JEALOUS!)
Kate´s last [type] ..Speed racer!
I love looking at hair ‘timelines’! My hair has changed a lot in the past 4 or so years, and I know that it’s a reflection of my own personal transformation– so I love seeing the transformations of others’ hair styles as well! I agree with the post above– your hair looks fantastic at any length!
Mary´s last [type] ..Operation Beautiful & Naked Wednesday
I think you look lovely with thicker, longer bangs. I love the look, but I can’t stand them brushing my glasses.
Have you ever considered some of the natural rinses as opposed to highlight/lowlights? There are some that are quite good, and all natural.
You really do look phenomenal at all hair lengths. Of course, though, I’m partial to the pixie. I love the idea of thick, short bangs!
Clare´s last [type] ..The Wind Would Pass Me By
You have beautiful hair! No matter the length its thick, shiny and healthy looking!
Bianca´s last [type] ..Talbots – New Markdowns
I cut my hair very short during my first year of college and I never looked back. I have tried to grow it out but can never get it past my chin before cutting it off again. My personal fave of yours is August of ’09. But your hair is so wonderfully thick, you could totally rock the Bettie Page bangs. Good luck to you in your new hair identity.
Tara´s last [type] ..Calm Before the Storm
Wow, love the retrospective! I can’t believe that is you with the long hair in the first photo.
I think the thicker bangs look is the best; it really softens your face in a wonderful way, and brings attention down to your smile instead of your glasses. The choppy bangs of the pixie is probably my least favorite, but I love the shape and ease of the pixie over all! Is there a way to combine the two?
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Do you have to wash your hair everyday?
I have a style similar to your longer bob and it does take 20 minutes to blow-out and look nice. What saves me is that it’s not that oily and looks better if it’s not washed everyday, so the blow-out is not such a time-suck.
My general feeling about hair is if it’s short it should be short, if it’s long then it should be long enough to pull back so it’s not so hot during dog days.
We’ve both gone through the many phases of hair in the past few years, so I can well understand the myriad advantages and disadvantages to each of these styles. Honestly, I think the bob looks so chic on you, but I might be biased since that is my own favorite hairstyle for myself.
I am growing my hair back out for the time being because I honestly can’t afford to spend the $100 every five or six weeks that I was paying this past year. I’m glad I had my pixie for the summer, but I’ll let it grow now for a few months and get it bobbed sometime around the holidays.
La Historiadora de Moda´s last [type] ..Overwhelmed by the Move
I love posts like this. You’ve gone shorter and shorter! I’ve done the reverse.
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