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My New Hair Style: Layers and Side Swept Fringe (Bangs)

15 December 2011

A couple of weeks ago I went to London to have my hair cut. My hair was really long and dull, and I had been putting off having it cut for months, so after 5 years of having super long locks, I plucked up the courage and did it!

The style I chose was a medium to long length with front layers and a side swept fringe (bangs). I know that for most of the people there won’t be much difference to the way it was before, but for me it is a MASSIVE difference! I showed two photos to my hair stylist and told him I wanted the length and style of this photo, and the fringe of this photo, just a bit longer. Basically, I wanted Kim Kardashian’s hair! :-)

Despite feeling as though I was bald when I saw myself in the mirror for the first time, I absolutely love my new hair! All the split and damaged parts are gone, leaving my hair looking healthy and shiny, and because it’s shorter it’s much more manageable, especially in the winter.


Left: Before | Right: After

I’m pretty sure this cut took a few years off my age as well. Yay! :) I’ve also had quite a few people telling me I look like one of the Kardashians. Mission accomplished!

I do miss my super long hair, especially when I’m doing some sort of plait (braid), but I’m convinced my hair looks much better and healthier after the cut :)

Do you like my new hair? What sort of cut do you ask for when you go to the hairdresser’s?

Au revoir!

Ysis

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  1. xjustsayokay says

    16 December 2011 at 11:57 am

    That’s a really pretty hairstyle ! Looks great on you :)

    Reply
  2. Le Beauty Group says

    16 December 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Thanks, hun! xx

    Reply
  3. Arcanjo Ivan says

    19 December 2011 at 4:14 am

    Darling, Im so happy that you liked your new hairstyle!
    Mission accomplished!
    You looks gorgeous!
    xxx
    Angel Hairdresser

    Reply
  4. Arcanjo Ivan says

    19 December 2011 at 4:17 am

    Ps. Im going to copy some photos from here to my portfolio , looks great!
    xx

    Reply
  5. zaamissbowtie says

    30 August 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Your hair looks really shiny! What do you use to get it that way??

    Reply
  6. Shubham says

    1 April 2015 at 10:40 am

    I just love ur hair….too shiny n silky

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