How much do you let DH's opinion effect how you cut/style your hair? Right now my hair is super long with minimal layering. I can't do anything with it because its so heavy and it takes to long to dry it completely to style it for work in the mornings. Lately I've just been sticking it up in a bun. Tomorrow I'm going in for a cut. Usually I just get a trim but I'm debating something more drastic. Like, shoulder length. DH is throwing a pouty fit. I know it's my hair so it's up to me ultimately so I'll do what I need to do but I'm curious, how much do you let DH 's opinion decide your hair cut/style?
It depends on how he gives his opinion. DH prefers my hair long, but when I say I want to cut it, he asks how short, tells me he likes it better long, but do what I want. If he got all demanding about it, I'd probably get a pixie.
I know what you mean. DH likes my hair long. I cut 8 inches off recently. I said either he shoves it or he pays for me to have my hair done every morning. His choice.
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Exactly zero. I have asked him in the past if he cared what I did with my hair (not that his answer would have swayed my decision much) and he doesn't care.
He reaaaallly prefers long hair and usually he does not have an opinion on appearance related things. Because he actually seems to prefer it so much I keep it long. I used to grow it long then chop it off to my chin then grow it out again. That's a lot harder to do nowadays anyway so it's easier to keep it longer.
edited to add that I have my preferences when it comes to his facial hair/hair and he obliges so it's a two way street.
I've never consulted him about my hair. He's never said he likes it one way or another either. I beg him all the time to let his hair grow out (it's never been longer than a buzz cut) and he won't do it.
Would your h do his hair a certain way if you asked?
He reaaaallly prefers long hair and usually he does not have an opinion on appearance related things. Because he actually seems to prefer it so much I keep it long. I used to grow it long then chop it off to my chin then grow it out again. That's a lot harder to do nowadays anyway so it's easier to keep it longer.
edited to add that I have my preferences when it comes to his facial hair/hair and he obliges so it's a two way street.
Hmmm never thought of the facial hair thing. That's a good point.
I've never consulted him about my hair. He's never said he likes it one way or another either. I beg him all the time to let his hair grow out (it's never been longer than a buzz cut) and he won't do it.
Would your h do his hair a certain way if you asked?
I know he avoids dying it blonde because I hate it. I've never asked him to style it a certain way though, just to avoid the blonde. I usually avoid going super, super short because I know he hates it. But I consider shoulder length ok ( he still thinks that's too short)
The hub has never really indicated a preference one way or the other. I've had it halfway down my back and in a chin length bob. He compliments me either way, and usually if I like my hair he does too.
The ex used to complain when I'd cut it. So I cut it often. Heh.
*I* care, he doesn't give a shit. He is vocal about not liking very short hair but that's NBD since I wouldn't go super short. He's always like "do what you want! I love it when you change it up."
One thing, he loves my hair down. A LOT. I still wear it up most days, so I guess I don't listen to him in the styling department. I need to be comfortable during the week. And he never says he hates it up necessarily, but he makes a huge deal about it when I wear it down.."Wow, I LOVE your hair like that! You look so good! blah blah blah..."
he gets very little say. he likes my hair lighter/highlighted and short, like above the shoulders. I don't mind having my hair highlighted, but then he bitches about how much it costs (like $120 every 6 weeks). I have it ombre right now, but because *I* want it ombre, not him. and it's very long--at my bra strap--and I'm still growing it out. he hates my hair long. oh well. I also like to do semi-permanent "fun" colors every once in a while, like pink, purple and I think I'll do burgundy on the ombre ends in a few weeks. he also hates the fun colors but doesn't pout about it since it washes out eventually.
it's a 2-way street with us. he would love to shave his head (and actually did so about a year ago while I was working) and it looks terrible on him. I've asked to please not shave his head ever again. I do usually have control over how long his hair is since I'm the one who cuts it.
Post by angelailovefood on Sept 6, 2013 19:09:08 GMT -5
Zero influence. He prefers my hair long but I love it chin length. I have cut it for the past 5 years but I am trying to grow in out for myself. It was almost to my butt the day we got married. I cut it to my neck the next day. I have naturally wavy hair and it's a hot mess in this MS. humidity BUT I found this product called Deva Curl that is awesome, so I am trying to grow my hair out again because my curls are beautiful now!
My SO doesn't have great taste. I don't ask open ended questions anymore.
For example: Instead of asking him how I should get my hair cut, I'll ask him whether he thinks I should try side bangs with my new shoulder length hair or not. This is probably not helpful.
I put more trust in my stylist's opinion. If you have a good stylist, they will be able to tell you which cuts will flatter your face.
I want him to like it, but ultimately it's my hair and I do what I want. I would not let his opinion stop me from doing something that I really wanted to do.
I want him to like it, but ultimately it's my hair and I do what I want. I would not let his opinion stop me from doing something that I really wanted to do.
Ditto. He is/was not a fan of me getting bangs (I grew them out the summer before I met him, when I was 22), but I wanted to give it another go. I don't know that he loves them but that's okay. I do what I want!
I want him to like it, but ultimately it's my hair and I do what I want. I would not let his opinion stop me from doing something that I really wanted to do.
Ditto. He is/was not a fan of me getting bangs (I grew them out the summer before I met him, when I was 22), but I wanted to give it another go. I don't know that he loves them but that's okay. I do what I want!
You are SO FUCKING ADORABLE with bangs. You are so damn pretty, I can't stand it. He is wrong!!! LOL
Ditto. He is/was not a fan of me getting bangs (I grew them out the summer before I met him, when I was 22), but I wanted to give it another go. I don't know that he loves them but that's okay. I do what I want!
You are SO FUCKING ADORABLE with bangs. You are so damn pretty, I can't stand it. He is wrong!!! LOL
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Post by amberlyrose on Sept 7, 2013 0:43:50 GMT -5
DH doesn't really care, but I bitched so much last time I cut it short, so he doesn't want me to ever cut it because he never wants to hear me complain about having to grow it out
Post by open24hours on Sept 7, 2013 1:31:27 GMT -5
I know H would prefer my hair to be longer than it is now. However he has never asked me to change it. I think he would be too frightened of my reaction if he did.