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So for a long time I had a goal of if/when I returned to my lowest ever adult weight, I would get a pixie cut again (which I had and loved the last time I was at that weight).

A few weeks ago I hit that goal (217) - woo hoo!! However, as I was going to book my appointment to cut off all my hair, I started worrying that with my hair being so much thinner a pixie cut would emphasize the places it’s thinned. When I comb my hair in certain ways, I feel like I can see the bald spots a bit. Otherwise it’s not noticeable to others - just less volume and thinner hair which I am aware of but no one else is.

Do we think a pixie might highlight the thinner spots, and I should just leave well enough alone since it looks okay now? Or should I go for it? Thoughts???

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I have never had anything but my hair in a ponytail for as long as i can remember because i have such thin hair to begin with. This is something i worry about and have no idea what to even do when the Hair loss time comes.. I would love to see others thoughts.

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I cut about a foot off of my hair two months ago. It’s the shortest it’s been in my adult life. I have all these short fly away baby hairs that are sticking out everywhere when my hair is in a ponytail. If my hair is down they are not noticeable. I figured it would be easier for the new hair to catch up. I’m enjoying the shorter hair.

If you are not used to having such short hair as a pixie, you can go up in stages.

I treated myself to a cut and color which was a drastic change for me and felt like a new person....I say go for it!

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On 01/03/2019 at 09:01, KimTriesRNY said:



I cut about a foot off of my hair two months ago. It’s the shortest it’s been in my adult life. I have all these short fly away baby hairs that are sticking out everywhere when my hair is in a ponytail. If my hair is down they are not noticeable. I figured it would be easier for the new hair to catch up. I’m enjoying the shorter hair.




If you are not used to having such short hair as a pixie, you can go up in stages.




I treated myself to a cut and color which was a drastic change for me and felt like a new person....I say go for it!


So this is one of those cases of people posting on here looking for permission/encouragement/an excuse to do something, and your comment 100% did that for me! Luckily this is a good one and not an unhealthy ask, right??

I’m going to schedule a haircut for this weekend I think. I was 20 the last time I had my pixie cut, but I feel like the weight loss has cut at least some of the 12 year difference off so I’m going to go for it!

Just want to make sure I book with someone who is experienced enough to work with the thinning areas and not make it look even more sparse!

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My fave inspo pics (thanks Pinterest and procrastination):

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My issue with pixie cuts is they show off too much of my face. I have just spent a year growing my hair after a couple of hairdressers went scissor crazy. I hated being able to see so much face. Maybe if it was thinner I wouldn’t mind but my worry is that then it would show off my wrinkles!

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My body is still large enough it makes me look like a Pearl- headed corsage pin.

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9 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

My body is still large enough it makes me look like a Pearl- headed corsage pin.

Pictures or you don't exist (to borrow from @GreenTealael). I'm afraid we're gonna need corroboration on this one.

(Sorry for jacking your thread OP!)

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01/03/2019 03:59 PM, FluffyChix said:





Pictures or you don't exist (to borrow from @GreenTealael). I'm afraid we're gonna need corroboration on this one.




(Sorry for jacking your thread OP!)


Haha it’s okay! I’ll take it back after tomorrow’s haircut appointment 😲😱😲😱

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From what I've seen, I think a pixie cut will help hide the thinning hair some. I don't know how or why, but it really does seem to help somehow hide the fact that the hair is thinning.

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On 01/04/2019 at 11:55, FancyChristine15 said:



From what I've seen, I think a pixie cut will help hide the thinning hair some. I don't know how or why, but it really does seem to help somehow hide the fact that the hair is thinning.


I hope so! Here we go!!! At the salon waiting for my 430 appointment now! excited and nervous!!

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Damn, you guys. I look good. image-0.00202655792236328.thumb.jpg.e8af34167502e0f610d5f1d48aeea9cf.jpg
SO CUTE!!!! [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

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Damn, you guys. I look good. image-0.00202655792236328.thumb.jpg.e8af34167502e0f610d5f1d48aeea9cf.jpg
Gorgeous! That haircut suits you so well!!

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