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#282038 - 06/07/08 09:07 AM Hairstyles
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	I had my hair cut to just below my chin in a "Bob" . My hair was below my shoulders when I got it cut. Everyone says," I look cute,". But I am thinking about growing it out. Then I read an article on line about women who hide behind their hair because they are insecure. Instead of having a style which suits there face, and features. Alot of women keep their hair long because their husbands want them to. My hair is also, fine, and I color to cover my gray roots. I don't know why I obsess so much about my hair.
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#282103 - 06/07/08 11:02 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
galaxygirl Jaem:e Registered: 03/23/07 Posts: 984 Loc: San Francisco, Earth	Originally Posted By: Pink Cat I don't know why I obsess so much about my hair. Obsessing about one's hair is not a bad thing considering one of the alternatives leaves you looking like a neanderthal. Anyway, I think most of us ts girls tend to obsess about everything that has a bearing on our prettiness and womanhood. Bobs can be awesomely cute, so screw what the magazines say and do what you like. And, of course, PICS PLEASE!! At least, pics suitable for a public forum. _________________________ Dim-sum user.
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#282131 - 06/08/08 08:04 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: galaxygirl]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	I don't know how to put pictures on line.
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#282138 - 06/08/08 11:10 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Marcella Intellectual Cow Registered: 03/31/03 Posts: 19690 Loc: Pasture	I like bobs and layered cuts in general, but normally I just let my hair grow for a while. I wear it long, either mid back or down to the waist, in part as a mark of cultural heritage (Native American women use their hair long always, at least in South America). And since I can do it, and looks nice for me, why not? Yup, it can be used to hide yourself, and thanks goodness for that. If you're on the bus and some blabbering drunk sits by your side, you can create a curtain of hair between you and him to avoid any attempt at conversation, or worse (like embarrassing marriage proposals). _________________________ This a spiritual thing and I am the laughing Buddha sitting on top of the world. Donnalee. Darest thou partake of our amiable jousts? http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/Callies-quiz-75578.html
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#282148 - 06/08/08 01:39 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Marcella]
Kara Thrace Starbuck Registered: 02/17/04 Posts: 9739 Loc: New Caprica	Originally Posted By: Marcella I like bobs and layered cuts in general, but normally I just let my hair grow for a while. I wear it long, either mid back or down to the waist, in part as a mark of cultural heritage (Native American women use their hair long always, at least in South America). And since I can do it, and looks nice for me, why not? Yup, it can be used to hide yourself, and thanks goodness for that. If you're on the bus and some blabbering drunk sits by your side, you can create a curtain of hair between you and him to avoid any attempt at conversation, or worse (like embarrassing marriage proposals). Beautiful. I'm shooting for waist-length just to do it once. _________________________ Obama in 2008 Fight the Smear "Anger is a gift." -- Zack De La Rocha My Unitarian Jihad name is Sister Atom bømb of Reasoned Discussion. What's Yours? Roman Moroni: I would like to direct this to the distinguished members of the panel: You lousy cork-soakers. You have violated my farging rights. Dis somanumbatching country was founded so that the liberties of common patriotic citizens like me could not be taken away by a bunch of fargin iceholes... like yourselves.
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#282246 - 06/09/08 08:37 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Kara Thrace]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	longest I ever had my hair was to middle of back. The one trouble I have with with"bob" haircut, is that when I am looking down( working at desk,etc). Hair ends up in my face.
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#282280 - 06/09/08 11:55 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Marcella Intellectual Cow Registered: 03/31/03 Posts: 19690 Loc: Pasture	_________________________ This a spiritual thing and I am the laughing Buddha sitting on top of the world. Donnalee. Darest thou partake of our amiable jousts? http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/Callies-quiz-75578.html
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#282287 - 06/09/08 12:22 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Kristina Roivas Regular Registered: 09/05/07 Posts: 709 Loc: Vancouver Canada	I have long hair. When I go to the hairstylist I spend $100.00 It is worth it. A "Bob" wouldn't suit me. (To conservative). If I was a politician Then I'd get one. It is O.k to obsess over your hair. _________________________ If you can't be good. Then at least be good at what you do.
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#282317 - 06/09/08 05:01 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Kristina Roivas]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	Thank you, ladies
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#282379 - 06/10/08 05:09 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Better Kitty Registered: 09/21/07 Posts: 105 Loc: From Big Island	I obsess over hair. I am folicaly chalanged. I read hair magizines and talk to my wife about everybodies hair. I think I should do it for a job (but really want to be a vet tech insted).I love hair and am curious to see how much grows in. I Think it is ok to obsess about hair. It sais so much about a person I think. _________________________ Pineapple goes great with everything!! I`m a pineapple
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#282382 - 06/10/08 06:19 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Kristina Roivas]
Natalie Supreme Oracle Registered: 01/14/04 Posts: 5447 Loc: England	Originally Posted By: Kristina Roivas I have long hair. When I go to the hairstylist I spend $100.00 It is worth it. A "Bob" wouldn't suit me. (To conservative). If I was a politician Then I'd get one. It is O.k to obsess over your hair. cor blimey $100.00 is that all ? i have my hair long these days down to my breasts and neatly styled too feather cut and dyed 4 different shades of blonde and it costs me £95.00 thats $190.00 in your money but hey what price to look and feel good eh ? its priceless when things make you feel good _________________________ Procrastination is the thief of time ...do it NOW Dont be afraid to be you Sister Cattle Prod of Patience is my jihad name whats yours ? http://whump.com/dropbox/other/ujname.html
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#282394 - 06/10/08 08:39 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Natalie]
cartografia авангардиста Registered: 09/10/06 Posts: 1146	Yeah, my four colours plus a layered cut set me back 95€. Dunno about how many USD that is, but I guess 150 or so. Oh well, my money so I get to decide how I waste it I wear mine mostly shortish. Easy to keep, easy to style, can be varied easily even during the day (thanks to modern styling pastes). And if I want to change the colour radically, it isn't a big project to do so. _________________________ You can't cut self-hate out of a gal. It's got to come out some other way.
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#283282 - 06/17/08 07:08 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: cartografia]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	Going to my stylist tomorrow for color, and high lights. But no hair cut. Will probably cost me about $60.00. Edited by Pink Cat (06/17/08 07:10 PM)
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#283321 - 06/18/08 04:08 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Cassie Hopeful Romantic Registered: 01/12/08 Posts: 309	Color only, no highlights, no cut, costs me $50 + tip around Boston. I guess there's one good thing for shoulder length hair when you're still pretending to be a boy sometimes, trips to the salon don't yet cost more than the gas to get there. I'll lose any savings real fast though after I'm full time - I've always wanted extensions... good ones. _________________________ "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams." - Thoreau
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#283403 - 06/18/08 09:15 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Cassie]
Marcella Intellectual Cow Registered: 03/31/03 Posts: 19690 Loc: Pasture	I never got boy price, not even when I pretended to be a boy and had short (for a woman) hair. Not fair! _________________________ This a spiritual thing and I am the laughing Buddha sitting on top of the world. Donnalee. Darest thou partake of our amiable jousts? http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/Callies-quiz-75578.html
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#284442 - 06/26/08 04:45 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Marcella]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	Having to color my hair , is taking a toll on my hair's condition. The alternative is to let it go white. So trying different moisturizing conditioners. I have fine hair. Any suggestions?
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#284547 - 06/26/08 08:43 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Better Kitty]
ave_maria Apprentice Registered: 06/19/07 Posts: 94 Loc: CA,USA	I think hair has been one of the most frustrating things I've had to deal with in my transition. It was kind of nice, when I could just slap on a wig, and have perfectly curled and styled hair. Now that my hair is long enough to be styled, I don't know what the eff to do with it. I usually just wear back in a pony tail. How did you all learn to style hair? Just trial and error?
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#284553 - 06/26/08 09:25 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: ave_maria]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	There are several good sites about hair styling on internet, You can ask your stylist to teach you how to style your hair.
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#284557 - 06/26/08 11:12 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: ave_maria]
jenny_w Registered: 01/03/06 Posts: 1792 Loc: Oregon	Originally Posted By: ave_maria I think hair has been one of the most frustrating things I've had to deal with in my transition. It was kind of nice, when I could just slap on a wig, and have perfectly curled and styled hair. Now that my hair is long enough to be styled, I don't know what the eff to do with it. I usually just wear back in a pony tail. How did you all learn to style hair? Just trial and error? There is no way to freakin style hair. Except when I leave the hairdresser it looks great until the next day when I get my own hands on it. Most need hands on help which is scarce. _________________________ Observe your Self
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#284597 - 06/27/08 10:16 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: jenny_w]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	I went To Sally's Beauty Supply. They recommended silk therapy for a conditioner, and Mane&Tail detangler for a leave in conditioner. It seems to be working.
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#284680 - 06/27/08 09:21 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Pink Cat]
Ima_Pseudonym Registered: 12/27/04 Posts: 838 Loc: The buckle of the bible belt.	Mane & Tail is the shizznit. _________________________ I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is; I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. -- Rebecca West
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#284734 - 06/28/08 02:58 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Ima_Pseudonym]
PhotoGurl Enthusiast Registered: 02/22/07 Posts: 325 Loc: St. Louis Mo. 63108	When I came out nineteen months ago I had a crew cut and had to wear wigs until it was long enough to have styled. My natural hair is so curly I wore a Fro through out school just to keep from fighting with it. I went and bought a straightener back in Late April and my boyfriend and myself straitened it ourselves. I color it red about once a month and have had it brunette a couple of times. I also cut it myself the last time, so yea I would say I obsess over my hair constantly. It's the one thing that you can easily do that helps one pass as a lady. _________________________ It is never too late to be what you might have been. - George Eliot
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#284746 - 06/28/08 03:58 PM Re: Hairstyles [Re: PhotoGurl]
Natalie Supreme Oracle Registered: 01/14/04 Posts: 5447 Loc: England	when i first decided and started on my journey i had a shaved head ...that was 5 and a half years ago and the first few months on mones i still dressing as a man so had a bit of time to grow me barnett so the time i was full time my hair was down on my shoulders nearly i was lucky my friend is a beauty therapist/hair dresser so she helped me and styled my hair then i obsess over my hair as i like to look my best and look good as it breeds inner confidence and gives me that glow _________________________ Procrastination is the thief of time ...do it NOW Dont be afraid to be you Sister Cattle Prod of Patience is my jihad name whats yours ? http://whump.com/dropbox/other/ujname.html
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#285586 - 07/10/08 07:17 AM Re: Hairstyles [Re: Natalie]
Pink Cat Regular Registered: 05/16/07 Posts: 1099 Loc: Oregon,	I agree, when your hair looks good you definitely feel better about yourself.
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