Blogcritics Comments on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Comment by Judi on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:19:16 EDT

You know I have never been more tired of DUMB BLONDE!!!! Jokes. I am a natural Blonde and so is my whole family ( seven brothers, and two sisters) out of this family we have produced twenty-four children, ALL BLONDE most Collage Grads. we have had a few close calls because of the color of our hair, One that comes to mind is the fact that my older sister who has a beautiful 5'8'' 120lb daughter with blonde hair very long, that has to be moved to sit down all curls. This child at age fourteen had to be move to a private school to keep her head from being shaved by the other students. This is Due to jealous brunettes, and African Americans and being stereo typed by the whole population of the USA. please STOP! We can not help the color of our hair. ( don't hate us for being beautiful ). Respond.

Comment by Rachael on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:08:45 EDT

I don't understand how having short hair makes a woman butch. Really. Think of Keira Knightleys hair in Domino, or Rhianna's new short do. Sexy as hell, right? You wouldn't say no. I'm personally just waiting to get out of High School to cut my hair into one of the before mentioned styles. My hair is a bit passed my shoulders, and because it's fine, it can look straggly. I have very big blue eyes and small features, so I can pull short hair off. I guess it all depends on confidence, too. It doesn't really matter, I suppose. I like short and long hair on women, but what's really attracts me to people is when they don't care what others think of them or their looks. Do it for you, and then you'll be confident about it, and that will attract more people than not

Comment by Zadie on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:47:45 EDT

WOW so many people telling others what they should and shouldnt do. Why is the number one question about what others prefer? What about the individual? I have had both long and short, and at the mo have a very short do which i get complimented on but really dont think about too much. So after all the debating...WHO CARES! Women are beautiful for lots of different reasons, and the world generally does not revolve around hair length. Thankyou Tedius Zanarukando for FINALLY letting women know how they are supposed to wear their hair. And to think they were deciding for themselves all this time?

Comment by Amanda on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:19:07 EDT

LOL! I would pay big money to see a woman try to put waist-length hair in a swimming cap! I did not cut my hair for fashion. I did it for my profession.

Comment by Tedius Zanarukando on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:46:37 EDT

I know that once a woman goes short for the first time, it is difficult to go back to long hair. I have seen similar opinions to that of Lauren elsewhere on the Internet. That short hair attitude is divisive, and I hope many of you change your mind and return to long hair in the future. Contrary to what I might expect and what many women and the media believe, long hair is actually easier to manage and to show to best advantage than short hair. Long hair does require the frequent cutting, trimming, fussing, or styling that short hair requires. Short hair fans also have history against them. Societies are worse off with that cultural shift to the short hair status quo. Most women who go short do so on frivolous grounds, such as in the name of fashion. Like I said before, long hair is the only way to go for women, regardless of age or bone structure. It is a shame that a short hair trend is in effect and that the media is promoting short hair for women. If you are African-American, you should wear your hair then at least shoulder length. If you are Caucasian or Hispanic, then you should wear your hair at least bra strap length. If you are Asian, then you should wear your hair at least waist length. Women have spent $900M/yr cutting their hair short.

Comment by Amanda on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:27:37 EDT

By the way, I don't have any problem with women who choose to wear their hair long. I'd like to be shown the same consideration.

Comment by Amanda on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:30:39 EDT

I have short hair. I'm a swimmer, and long hair is difficult to keep under a cap. It's also difficult to keep neat and clean with the exposure to chlorine and multiple wet-dry cycles a day. I am an athlete, with a strong body and a mind of my own. It's a shame men can't appreciate that. But that doesn't matter, because I appreciate me. I don't feel like I have to fit into some "sexy" or "sensual" mold to be valuable. I sincerely hope some of you can outgrow this shallow attitude, for your own sake.

Comment by Chris "UZ" White on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:34:16 EDT

Fred: wat As a guy with long hair, I prefer a short haired girl as a lover simply so our hair doesn't get tangled. :D

Comment by Erin on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:41:49 EDT

I dont know ladies... as a women myself, I dont know if i would be to excited about a man who wouldnt otherwise talk to me if i had short hair... thats kind a of shallow/superfical, and MIGHT even be a sign of what kind of guy he is, or atleast what he is looking for. I would rather have a guy who can digg all types of beauty... long or short i dont think alot of women understand that being "sexy" is most cases actually gets in the way of a guy seeing you as a person. I mean with all the boobs and long hair, you are getting exactly the effect you want, the guys attention, but maybe not the kind you were meaning to get. two women already said that from their experience they attracted a different type of guy when they had short hair... I have also had the same experience. but i will also say that nothing trumps comfidence. It wouldnt matter if your bald, if you know how to strut then you will break all the hearts.

Comment by Lauren on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:40 EDT

I am a 19 year old girl and I also shaved my head! It has varied a lot in length over my life. Usually it would be about bra-strap length, as it had to be long enough to tie into a bun for ballet. I was training full time in ballet for my whole life and had to conform to a certain ideal. When I quit 2 years ago I cut my hair into a choppy, layered bob, about chin length. The compliments came in like you wouldn't believe, from men and women. I grew it out again and they mysteriously stopped. Cut the hair again...same thing. I've been told that I have great bone structure and I guess that's why I look better with short hair. few months ago I decided to shave my head....went all the way down to a number one :) and i still got compliments. I am very pale with blue eyes and very dark hair, and I would describe myself as being petite. Even when I was bald I looked feminine. I think it's all about how you wear the hairstyle, the clothes you wear and your attitude etc. I like long hair but when my hair is long I look boring and ordinary. It's now a few inches long, the same length as a very short pixie cut.I don't have to do anything with it, don't dye it, etc. It's extremely straight and quite fine and soft which makes it hard to style, but I love having short hair! I'm growing it out a bit so I can play with it and have fun...I want it to be a bit longer so i can put product in it and mess it up a bit etc. But I would never go back to long hair!

Comment by katya on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:25:29 EDT

I really think it is all about whatever makes YOU feel good. If you are worrying about having a short hair cut, because of what the response of men will be then, then I think you need to step back and do some self evaluation. There is no doubt that women have been conditioned to believe beauty is defined by certain specific characteristics. We need to break out of this mold. Additionally, I understand wanting to feel attractive and all but men are fickle any ways. You get some that love long hair, and some that find short hair really sexy. You are never going to please them all. Be happy with who you are and confident that you made the right "hair choice" and an attractive quality that can't even be described will shine through, and that is the most sexy and attractive characteristic yet!

Comment by Robert on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:43:06 EDT

My Dearest has long hair AND a long face, and it looks awesome on her. She isn't hiding, that's for sure! I think that sometimes short haircuts are attractive, but usually it's just sad to see the difference from before. Shelley, please do NOT ever cut your hair out of guilt for Locks of Love. They have more hair than they could possibly utilize. Some even gets trashed, but virtually ALL of it gets SOLD.

Comment by Hannah on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:37:25 EDT

When I cut my hair from shoulder length to a pixie cut all my friends and other women loved it. The guys on the other hand stopped sort of liking me. Well i stopped getting asked out. At first it started to bother me, then i got over it. I like my hair and thats all that matters. Why should i have my hair long for some guy. I look nasty with short hair. My hair is really thin. Looks way better with short. There are plenty of women out there with short hair who look pretty damn good. I know I do. Women....if you want short hair go for it. It makes you seem confiendt in yourself and outgoing. You arent hiding behind your long hair. You are out there for the whole world to see. What is wrong with a girl who has short hair? Do you no what i say...nothing!

Comment by Dolly on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:25:47 EDT

Let someone who has had both very long (down my back) hair and a shaved head weigh in on this. For many, many years, I had extremely long curly hair. I recently shaved my head, and I can say with confidence that I get as much, or more, attention from men. In fact, I walked out my apartment earlier, and a guy I passed smiled and said "Hey beautiful! How are you doing?" Then five seconds later my boyfriend came out and pointedly turned to the guy and said, in his most menacing voice, "Hey man, how's it going?" The other guy said "I'm sorry man, I didn't mean to cut in!" and retreated down the stairs. And this isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened since the head-shaving. At first, when it was still just stubble, I think men were intimidated and thought I might be an angry feminist. Which was cool with me, as I stopped getting the catcalls every time I walked past a group of three or more guys. But now that it's grown out a bit(two weeks later) to about a fourth of an inch, just enough to cover the scalp, I walk past and can head guys saying appreciatively "Damn, look at that girl! I'd like to (get with) her, etc, etc" to their friends. This isn't conjecture, I've actually overheard this. Granted, I am fairly young, 19, and I have a very decent face and body (I've done some modeling work and some acting here and there), so that may play into it, but I sincerely adore my shaved head, and so do many boys. Also I am half african, so I think people may cut me more slack because of that? It's not so unusual to see a bald black woman. So, because I personally have had a very different experience, I don't believe it when people make a blanket generalization like "Long hair looks best on women." I've gotten loads of compliments about my new hair (or lack thereof) from both men and women, and ZERO negative remarks. I do get some stares from time to time, but it's usually along the line of "Hm, how unusual? I wonder why..?" or a wistful "I wish I could pull that off!" look from women. May I say, you guys have done a really excellent job with not feeding the trolls on this thread. I was pretty enough with long hair, but, because it was thick and very curly, it took a very long time to wash, detangle, style, and dry it into something acceptable to society - at least 45 minutes of my day, every day. Sure, if your hair is long and straight it should be easy enough, but if it's curly, it's a SERIOUS investment of your time, energy, and money.

Comment by CNoelle on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:56:58 EDT

I'm almost completely bald. I keep it cut as low as possible with clippers, and I was natural for 9 months before that. I have been bald for almost 17 months. I never get hit on, but I get looked at all the time. People tell me "Oh you've got such a pretty head!" and "Everybody can't wear that!" I knew when I did this that it was for me. If I never got a man and my hair was the only reason, then I must be meant to be single. I'd neeeever sacrifice my hair's health and my happiness for someone's opinion of me. When it was natural, people missed my relaxed hair. But I knew why I stopped relaxing it and that was enough for me. My hair felt better and looked better and I was happier with it and myself for being strong enough to do it. Hair is something you have to own, and I know that other people like it better when it's not as healthy just because it's long, but what's really best for you? What makes YOU happiest? If people pass you or write you off over hair, then let them walk on because your paths were just not meant to intersect.

Comment by duane on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:31:50 EDT

I have one word for you: Monica Bellucci

Comment by Christopher Rose on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Fri, 30 May 2008 06:02:36 EDT

I find shorter hair on a woman much more attractive than long hair. Not only does it show more of a woman's face, it also shows that they have the confidence to actually have a hair style, as opposed to just, well, letting it grow. How boring that is!

Comment by Kami on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Fri, 30 May 2008 03:20:55 EDT

If you have a naturally long face, then long hair can make it look even longer, which is why I, personally, shy away from long hair. I have a long oval face that long hair pulls even longer, which is not all that flattering, but with shorter hair and some bangs to round out my face, I do quite well for myself. I had waist-long hair at one point, cut it to about chin-length, and ever since then, I keep it at least that short. Then again, I also experiment with a variety of colors and styles most people wouldn't. One thing I like about short hair is something many people here observed -- your average guy wouldn't pay me any attention. For a while, it bothered me, until I started paying attention to the quality of the men hitting on my co-workers rather than me, and I instantly felt better. Why would I ever want to waste my time shifting through the men who only see long blonde hair and tan skin and think gorgeous just because of that? Your average guy isn't very well suited to me, and so I stopped getting my feelings hurt when 'your average guy' stopped hitting on me. I may get hit on less, but at least all the guys who hit on me tend to know my eye color, my name, and can actually list something intellectual when I ask them why they pay me so much darn attention. ^_^ Another note -- many women feel insecure the first few days in a short hairstyle and this shows through. With short hair, your facial expressions are easier than ever to read, and if you do not have that inner confidence where 'looking sexy' stems from, then you are going to have trouble achieving it. I think that is something else that helps girls who are slim, tall, blonde, and tan -- they automatically make the assumption the whole world will find them irresistible, immediately gain that confidence, and the confidence builds their image. Just a thought.

Comment by Linn on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sun, 25 May 2008 10:10:42 EDT

The person who posted that stupid "Natural blond Swedish" whatever thing, have just written a bullshit story which is completely made up, besides all the reasons Anna gave, the language is so fake, like a grade one story, gosh.

Comment by Mike Hunt on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:03:56 EDT

That post by Naturally floor length blonde Swedish girl or whatever her stupid name is is the most ridiculous load of bullshit I have ever seen.

Comment by K-Dawg on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:26:16 EDT

I have hair too!

Comment by Anna on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:14:38 EDT

I don't believe that the "Swedish girl" is Swedish. Maybe an American of Swedish descent but certainly not Swedish born or raised. A few reasons for this statement, first off an actual Swedish person would not give measurements in feet, instead choosing centimeters. Secondly, a Swedish person would never be married at 18 years of age, period! Considering that the average marriage age here is 31 for women (US is 25) I find this really hard to believe. I have NEVER met anyone here in Sweden that married as a teenager unless they were from an immigrant group in which case, are they really "Swedish"? Thirdly, Swedish people don't boast and brag about themselves, it goes against what we stand for. This person however repeatedly does so in an attempt to detail how attractive they are. Again, this person might have Swedish heritage, after all many Americans (and Canadians) do, but this person is not Swedish in the classic sense despite stating that they have blonde hair...

Comment by Robert on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:29:00 EDT

DK,to some extent, yes it can define beauty. Some women can look great even with horridly short hair. But, many very average women become exquisite and stunning with bounteous tresses. I've seen this so many times.

Comment by Barb on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:56:44 EST

Short hair can be kinda cute or butch or matronly (think of the Queen) but having very little hair on the head for a woman will never be as exquisitely beautiful as long wavy locks blowing in the breeze. Leave the poodle and cropped cuts for grandma.

Comment by dk on Short Hair Got Me Nowhere

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:21:55 EST

What I wonder tho is if long hair is what defines a pretty woman for those who like long hair. I.e. would you prefer a woman with long hair over one with short hair even if the first has a less feminine figure and a less pretty face?