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@Seagoon_ So recently, I've been thinking about possibly getting a buzzcut.
I don't think I'd be brave enough to go for a full buzzcut, plus I like having long hair.
But maybe a half-shaved head? Or an undercut?
Has anyone else here had one? If so, what was the reaction?
The shaved bits get colder. Maybe spend winter considering your options with a plan to get a cut as it gets warmer. Ex's with shaved heads have mentioned that there can be a bit of a stigma with some people about a woman with a shaved head. Maybe it's just that fuckheads are drawn to bother anyone who stands out.
@dumblederp Really good point ๐
My hair is starting to get a bit too long at the moment โ it's well-past shoulder length. It's regularly getting quite knotty and the split ends are getting bad. So I'll need a cut soon.
Maybe just get it trimmed or cut shorter this time and leave the big buzz for when it gets warmer?
Maybe get a really really short hair cut that is shaped and flattering
@Seagoon_ Great suggestion โ maybe a short bob cut? Or even a pixie cut?
I have had an undercut for a while, people generally think it's cool. Can be a bit chilly in winter. One downside, it does need some maintenance - a half grown out undercut is very weird..
@just_kitten I'd imagine that'd be one of the big downsides with a half-shaved head: The awkward grow-out phase afterwards ๐ซค
Look up pixie fades. I've been rocking one for decades soooo much less bullshit
@Taleya I just did a quick Google search โ great suggestion ๐
I've had buzzed sides with longer hair in the middle, and could decide whether to hairspray it straight up or brush it down over the sides. Really liked it. I've considered a full buzz cut for practicality, but maintenance and that would probably get more targeted by fuckheads.
Now I just cannot be fucked with anything or anybody and keep it cut short enough to brush but long enough to tie back
I have an undercut, mainly because my hair is so thick I overheat easily. If I wear my hair down you cannot really tell I have one lol.
Most people didn't mind, my dad and his side didn't care in the slightest, and I couldn't care less what mum thinks lol (I'm no contact anyway these days).
Workplaces haven't cared at all, as long as it's neat and clean, of course.
3 times I have shaved it down to the skin/light fuzz, usually after I had been dyeing my hair (10+ yrs black, shaved, pink/red/purple, shaved, then a blonde streak in my fringe, then shaved), and the most anyone has said was "omg do you have cancer" ๐๐ and I just said no, just wanted to shave it after dyeing so the hair grows back healthy.
@StudChud My three big concerns with getting a full shave are how it will look, how work will react, and random dickheads. That, and it's getting a bit chilly this time of the year.
How did people at your work react to the shave?
And did you get many randos making comments about it?
I had one meth head say I should smile more, but I think that was unrelated to my hair, (told him to get fucked).
People at work asked why, but that was early 2010s. When I've done it more recently, I just had colleagues/bosses say they liked it and it suited me ๐คทโโ๏ธ so no negativity when I've done it.
If you do it this time of year, have a scarf and you can hoist it up to keep your scalp warm, or a beanie. I tend to do a big cut or shave at the start of summer.
@StudChud That's really reassuring ๐
Yeah, I think I'll wait until the start of Summer, and then potentially go for a big shave ๐ช