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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Ryuu on September 18, 2009, 08:17:03 PM

Title: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ryuu on September 18, 2009, 08:17:03 PM
Just thought I'd share. I got my first officially "guy's" haircut today. The stylist looked so sad when I said I wanted a guy's cut...haha. She didn't give me any trouble about it, though. :)
Here's me before:
http://i31.tinypic.com/2qd7x9x.jpg (http://i31.tinypic.com/2qd7x9x.jpg)
(idk why it came out so tiny lol)
<---------- And here's me after.

What do you guys think? (Not a "do I pass?" question - I'm fully aware that I don't. Just how does the cut look in general)
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Nero on September 18, 2009, 08:25:30 PM
i like it although you looked cuter before.  :laugh: but now you're a lot closer to passing.  :)
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ryuu on September 18, 2009, 08:27:56 PM
Hahah. I can deal with not being "cute" if it means I'll pass better. xD
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Miniar on September 18, 2009, 08:53:18 PM
I envy you guys that pass better after a haircut. Short hair just makes me look like a masculine girl, whereas with long hair, I look a bit more like a feminine bloke. (Realized this AFTER cutting my hair off.. *grumble*)
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Nero on September 18, 2009, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Miniar on September 18, 2009, 08:53:18 PM
I envy you guys that pass better after a haircut. Short hair just makes me look like a masculine girl, whereas with long hair, I look a bit more like a feminine bloke. (Realized this AFTER cutting my hair off.. *grumble*)

Are tall gals common there? Cause here you'd probably pass on height alone!
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ryuu on September 18, 2009, 09:28:15 PM
My brother (who doesn't know I'm trans) just said, "You know, no offense or anything...but, you look like a teenage guy!"
I was so happy...I kept thanking him. He looked a little weirded out. :P
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: DamagedChris on September 19, 2009, 04:47:27 AM
Looks good :D and yeah, you pass a lot better with the shorter cut.

I just chopped off the last of my long hair (had a "reverse mullet" of sorts before...very androgynous cut, but my hair's too wavy to just put in the high ponytail the cut required. From the side I still looked like a chick), will pry post a pic later on.
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Miniar on September 19, 2009, 07:26:15 AM
Quote from: Nero on September 18, 2009, 09:10:21 PM
Are tall gals common there? Cause here you'd probably pass on height alone!

Yep, tall girls are common, my shortest sister is 5'10.
I don't pass on height alone, regardless of what my hair's like.

... I want dreadlocks..
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: xxaussiexx on September 19, 2009, 09:04:46 AM
Lookin great there Aaron!  What was it like watching your hair being cut off?  I just kept saying to myself "at last..."
Your brother has no idea that hes given you one of the biggest compliments.  lol, it would have been funny to see his face after your reaction :P
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ryuu on September 19, 2009, 09:48:58 AM
Well I was a little preoccupied 'cuz I kept worrying the girl who was cutting it would try to give me a "female" version of what I showed her. But yes it was definitely a relief.
And my brother, well, he seemed pretty okay with it when I told him what a compliment that was. Though I'm sure he doesn't understand. He used to have long hair and everyone thought he was a girl, and he HATED it. (they still do think that though. >.< )
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ellieka on September 19, 2009, 09:59:47 AM
Passable? yes
Cute? yes

Any questions?  :laugh:
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Radar on September 19, 2009, 11:32:59 AM
I like it on you.
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Silver on September 19, 2009, 12:15:54 PM
Looking good. If you don't pass, the problem is not your face.

SilverFang
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: Ryuu on September 19, 2009, 01:14:17 PM
Well, the fact I've always been a *very* high soprano probably isn't helping... :(
And I also have my mom's genes when it comes to body shape. *curses his curves* binding helps with the upper body but not much I can do about the hips...

Though, I haven't really had the opportunity to see if I pass yet with this haircut. Haven't been out since I got it. We'll see how today goes...I'm going to a party with some school friends. (Including my ex boyfriend... >.< )
Title: Re: I got a haircut!!
Post by: CodyJess on September 19, 2009, 10:55:19 PM
Oh wow, talk about a huge difference! You look more passable certainly, but I think it looks better on you altogether.