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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Sarah Rose on January 15, 2014, 09:00:18 PM

Title: Hair Help?
Post by: Sarah Rose on January 15, 2014, 09:00:18 PM
Does anyone know of any styles I could try?

I've been growing my hair out but it's just bland and I want something that looks feminine.... and not like some dude who stopped cutting his hair.
"hippy" is something I hear a lot of. Thoughts?

In the back it completely covers my neck btw..

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Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Lana P on January 15, 2014, 09:15:47 PM
If you like bangs i'd say go for whispy unless you like blunt. And when growing out your hair make sure to get the back trimmed up since the back grows longer than the rest. So far its a good length to get cut into a style.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: katiej on January 15, 2014, 09:27:54 PM
I recommend getting help from a professional hairdresser or a GG friend who knows what she's doing.  They'll be able to help you decide on a style that goes well with your face, they'll cut it, and then show you how to style it on your own.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Sarah Rose on January 15, 2014, 09:31:11 PM
Thanks for the input... I'll have to see if I can find an old friend from the vocational school I used to goto.
I'm not up for getting a female style at a salon just yet... I don't go out dressed... not yet.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Kade1985 on January 15, 2014, 10:07:56 PM
I suck at hairstyles, I usually walk into a hair cutting place and be like.. Surprise me, as long as it's short I don't care lol.

But I think you look pretty cute as is, but I bet once it grows out longer (if that's the plan) you'll be able to do all kinds of things.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 15, 2014, 10:26:25 PM
Yeah as jerred said when they grow longer you ll be able to experiment with them a lot...

right now I guess you could try bangs,,,or just let them grow...or try to straighten them or curl them to see what you like...

it doesnt look like a dude who stopped cutting his hair though , looks like a normal female style to me ,,,
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Sarah Rose on January 15, 2014, 10:57:46 PM
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the comments/input.
I guess I'll let it grow, I did forget about curling for some reason though, I should really try that.

I think I might be able to pull that off.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 15, 2014, 11:02:39 PM
Yeah I want to try curling too...

supposively if done correctly it will make the hair more feminine I guess..
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on January 16, 2014, 02:55:35 AM
Quote from: Jerred1985 on January 15, 2014, 10:07:56 PM
I suck at hairstyles, I usually walk into a hair cutting place and be like.. Surprise me, as long as it's short I don't care lol.

But I think you look pretty cute as is, but I bet once it grows out longer (if that's the plan) you'll be able to do all kinds of things.

I second this!  Its gonna be awesome when it gets longer!
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Cindy on January 16, 2014, 03:19:59 AM
Well one don't be frightened of going into a hair salon and saying you are TG and need help. I did, their jaws dropped and they then went full bored to help.

For you just my opinion.

Lose the parting, go for a asymmetrical fringe, gives high lights to our face and makes you look sexy and different. You have a natural wave, use it, change the colour to light auburn, have high lights of a deeper red or, if brave, a very light red/orange/pink.
You have nice hair and a pretty face so use your facial curves to your advantage.



Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: lilacwoman on January 16, 2014, 05:42:50 AM
nothing wrong with the easygo style but I'd put some colour in it with a few streaks to add interest.
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Kade1985 on January 16, 2014, 07:19:36 AM
Quote from: Cindy on January 16, 2014, 03:19:59 AM
Well one don't be frightened of going into a hair salon and saying you are TG and need help. I did, their jaws dropped and they then went full bored to help.

I actually have this plan for my next haircut lol. Just walk in and be like, "Make me look more like a dude." We'll see how that one turns out
Title: Re: Hair Help?
Post by: Sarah Rose on January 16, 2014, 10:03:37 AM
Quote from: Cindy on January 16, 2014, 03:19:59 AM
Well one don't be frightened of going into a hair salon and saying you are TG and need help. I did, their jaws dropped and they then went full bored to help.

For you just my opinion.

Lose the parting, go for a asymmetrical fringe, gives high lights to our face and makes you look sexy and different. You have a natural wave, use it, change the colour to light auburn, have high lights of a deeper red or, if brave, a very light red/orange/pink.
You have nice hair and a pretty face so use your facial curves to your advantage.

Live it :)

Now I just need to work up the courage... or again find someone I went to vocational school with (we had a cosmetology class there)
Title: Hair Help?
Post by: RobinGee on January 16, 2014, 10:59:24 AM
I found a local salon that was very supportive over email.  Still need to be brave enough to make an appointmenr