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Short Hair and teh Struggle for Womanhood (Read 99430 times)
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Reply #45 - Aug 29th, 2005 at 10:25pm
 
I have to say I'm amazed, once again, although this time I'm not filing it away as low percentage event. This idea that women of a "certain" age should or must cut their hair is absolutely ludicrous! I've read before on this board and other places where others, generally short haired folks, are telling long hairs to shorten their hair. I confess, I sort of thought "well this odd, this doesn't really happen as much as is stated in this or that thread". But, reading all your comments like this tells me this is waaaay too pervasive.

Who are these, pardon my rant, dimwits? I'll tell you, they are the same people who religiously follow all the latest trends and are drones like the majority of society. Whew! Got that off my chest.

Who makes up these *rules* that a woman under 30 can have long hair, but over 30 it's wrong? I am completely stunned that so many of you lovely hair goddesses have encountered this stupid idea. I'm completely flabbergasted.

Have we learned nothing about celebrating the power of individuality? Of expression? Of tolerance? Do that many not recognize that variety and meaningful exchange and freedom bring a wealth to our society?

::goes away shaking his head::
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Reply #46 - Aug 29th, 2005 at 11:35pm
 
We are, after all, an enlightened society Wink ??? Roll Eyes
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Reply #47 - Aug 30th, 2005 at 12:27am
 
My goodness! they tell the students in school..."oh you shoudl be an individual." And the same people who sya thsi do thinsg like cut their hair short or assimilate completely. So is it beign an individual within the realms of whats "normal?" You knwo alot of people try to be individuals and end up being just liek others. For isntance people relay get into gothic style, but don;t realize (im only talkign baout the peopel who wnat to be drasctially diff. but if thats your style and you like it because you think ist nice.. well ok)that theya re a copy of evry other "goth." Do they even know that a true goth is agroup of anceint germanic people who sacked rome? Technically these peopel arent goths..
Anyways I feel like people are only allowed minimal individuality.
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Reply #48 - Aug 30th, 2005 at 1:31pm
 
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My goodness! they tell the students in school..."oh you shoudl be an individual." And the same people who sya thsi do thinsg like cut their hair short or assimilate completely. So is it beign an individual within the realms of whats "normal?" You knwo alot of people try to be individuals and end up being just liek others. For isntance people relay get into gothic style, but don;t realize (im only talkign baout the peopel who wnat to be drasctially diff. but if thats your style and you like it because you think ist nice.. well ok)that theya re a copy of evry other "goth." Do they even know that a true goth is agroup of anceint germanic people who sacked rome? Technically these peopel arent goths..
Anyways I feel like people are only allowed minimal individuality.



*growls like a goth and waves battle axe above her head*   Grin
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Reply #49 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 1:56am
 
Lol! I like Visigoths! they brought an end to the true barabarians: the Roman soldiers. And the visigoths probably sported long locks as well.
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Reply #50 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 7:47am
 
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Oh novusfemina - you really need to check out Maroula's signature *EVILLE Grin*...g
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Reply #51 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 12:54pm
 
Nicely said N_R

Certain individuals always feel compelled to judge others - they are simply unable to accept other opinions or judging people by their outfits, hairdo, religious group,.........should I continue?
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Reply #52 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 3:19pm
 
My 2 cents worth,
being in the hair industry for 10 years now, I think it has more to do with time, and the physical ability to maintain the hair. Most of my older clients 50 + have jobs that don't allow them to do all they need to do to maintain long hair and the styles that go with it, plus if it is very long , bra strap and below they find it a bother. they also are dealing with medical issues, that don't give them the range of motion, they used to have. For most cutting it short is just easier and less time consumming, and cost less to care for .. IE shampoos, conditioners .....
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Reply #53 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 3:30pm
 
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For most cutting it short is just easier and less time consumming, and cost less to care for .. IE shampoos, conditioners .....


Obviously I'm not "most" people.  I find short hair to require more time for styling, I would have to wash it more often, and I end up spending MORE on products and services than I do my long hair.
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Reply #54 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 7:24pm
 
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Oh novusfemina - you really need to check out Maroula's signature *EVILLE Grin*...g



Ooooo Reeaaaaalllly?  *runs to go check*

I'm all for the Visigoths!  Been studying them in Western Civ.  It's the Vandals I'm worried about...

Eeeep!  *runs from Vandals*
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Reply #55 - Aug 31st, 2005 at 7:28pm
 
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My 2 cents worth,
being in the hair industry for 10 years now, I think it has more to do with time, and the physical ability to maintain the hair. Most of my older clients 50 + have jobs that don't allow them to do all they need to do to maintain long hair and the styles that go with it, plus if it is very long , bra strap and below they find it a bother. they also are dealing with medical issues, that don't give them the range of motion, they used to have. For most cutting it short is just easier and less time consumming, and cost less to care for .. IE shampoos, conditioners .....


Can't say I agree with you on that point.  I spent a whole lot more money and time in the salon, on colors, cuts, creams and treatments than I do now.  I mean.. I use Suave conditioner...  Roll Eyes

I can understand the range of motion thing, though.  But.. wouldn't it be harder on a woman to have to stand in front of a mirror and brush her hair as she blow dried it, then had to try and style it with curling irons, etc? 
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Reply #56 - Sep 1st, 2005 at 6:46am
 
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My 2 cents worth,
being in the hair industry for 10 years now, I think it has more to do with time, and the physical ability to maintain the hair. Most of my older clients 50 + have jobs that don't allow them to do all they need to do to maintain long hair and the styles that go with it, plus if it is very long , bra strap and below they find it a bother. they also are dealing with medical issues, that don't give them the range of motion, they used to have. For most cutting it short is just easier and less time consumming, and cost less to care for .. IE shampoos, conditioners .....


Oops - another non agreement.  Part of why I have long hair and growing (grow grow grow chant) is that I never get a paid for haircut, color, anything.  It's also way easier to have long hair always look good (at least acceptably good) for me.

Even range of motion, which I discovered about two inches ago - once you learn how it's not hard at all.

My theory is that most older woman give up before it's long enough to make it a better choice...g
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Reply #57 - Sep 1st, 2005 at 11:25am
 
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My theory is that most older woman give up before it's long enough to make it a better choice...g


Good point Gabi.  Most of us can probably still remember (or are still going through) the "fun" stages of getting our hair beyond the awkward lengths.  Many give up and return to the routines of regular stylist vists.  Those of us that made it past those stages and fully enjoy the benefits of longer hair.
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Reply #58 - Sep 1st, 2005 at 4:56pm
 
I am already enjoying spending less time in front of the mirror in the morning, and definately less money on all these different styling products I constantly NEEDED.

We live in the country country and you see more old and older woman around here with long hair than with short. Most of them wear it in a braid or some sort of bun.
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Reply #59 - Sep 2nd, 2005 at 1:03am
 
I really agree-longer hair is easier, put it up and go.  The only part I had trouble with when I had long hair was getting into the routine of washing it at night instead of the morning when I had no time.  I am trying to start a new routine of washing at night so it will be habit when my hair is long again.
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