I'm thinking of getting my hair cut, but I have no trusted stylist, since I trim my hair myself. I tried to search stuff using that site, but I don't actually know what my face shape is and I don't want to look like Rumer Willis.

The idea of having the curls sliced into so they'll nestle actually bothers me; I can't visualize how it works.

Zen, here's a primer on the recommended Ouidad curly cutting technique.

Their philosophy is that straight hair cutting techniques are both damaging and counter productive to curly hair. So they advocate cutting curly hair dry, among other things.

As you can see, though, they do have good results.

Anyway, even if you don't go to a Ouidad specialist it's still a good resource for the curly headed.

If you get it cut as short as 3 inches that'll be a very drastic change for you, so you'd really need to prepare yourself psychologically for taking that kind of plunge. Get yourself into a radical acceptance mood for it. Focus on removing the damaged hair and moving forward.

Just remember that when you cut curls they will spring back when they're relieved of the weight of the longer hair. Also it will seem like it takes longer to grow out because the curls aren't going to just hang down right away.

So my advice is to not do an impulse cut on this one. Have a strategy, find a stylist that specializes in curly hair, consult before you book an appointment, and be ready for the change.

My curly headed ex used to find curly specialist stylists by stopping people on the street that had good curly haircuts. That's usually a good way to find them.

Oddly, my hair is curlier longer --

and I just committed facebook

I just did my presentation the real way, with only the slides to guide me and not reading from my transcript. That sure as hell slowed me down since I had to think about what I was supposed to be saying. And I felt more comfortable since I could just say random things when they occurred to me instead of trying to stick to my script.

One hour, fifty minutes. It's getting there.

you are there, good luck

My hair is also curlier longer. Wavier, really. I'm curious to see how it behaves this time 'round going long. Last time, it tended to have that growing-out-a-perm look, but a: I no longer color with anything but henna; and b: my hair's getting curlier with age.

My hair three on the curlier longer trip. That's why I currently have a long piece in front, so it will curl and look pretty. The short sides don't. And the back is way too short.

Ongoing moving~ma to Shir, and to java's boyfriend.

Glamcookie, I hope you get power back soon. That must be a nightmare.

PC, presentation~ma. When do you present it?

Wishing Em some feeling-better~ma!

Have never, ever had short hair - a buzz cut is beyond what I can imagine. I had a bob once. It was too short for me and I grew it out. My happy length is just past my shoulders. (Need a haircut. And a colour. How is it possible for a 31-year-old to have this much grey? Gah.)

I'm thinking of extending my new PCA's probation time. She's driving me crazy, but not in such a way that she can be trained out of. Just general crazy-driving-ness. Doesn't help that I know my old PCA - who is an absolute star - may be regularly available in about a month. And that she did a shift for me yesterday. Gah.

Edited to change terms that may be misunderstood on the other side of the pond. But not spellings. I never change spellings.

Thank you for the condolences, Zenkitty, but that was a year ago.

I hope whatever you'll choose to do to your hair, it'll work great. Me, like Seska, can't have short hair (and I hate it. I'd like something more manageable!)

When I packed stuff yesterday, I found in all the mess what's now will be the pin attached to my Plotting Revenge is Fun pin. Looks perfect, and right now more suitable than any of my Jossverse pins.

Zenkitty, best of luck with the haircut. I hope you find one you love.

GC, tons of power-ma.

The bad news is, I'm awake. The good news is, I was able to get to the living room without waking TCG to help me, so the muscle pull is a little better this morning.