1st Fancy-shmansy haircut -Opinions please

[Wolvesbaned]

OK girls (& guys too) I'm planning on getting my first fancy-shmansy haircut sometime this week and need some advice. I don't really watch much TV anymore and I've been outta "the scene" for years so I need help with what's still in.

 

What's the verdict with highlights for this fall season? What exactly are lowlights? Are short bangs still in?

 

I want a medium to short haircut, something fun and uneven. I haven't colored my hair lately (or done anything to it for that matter) in years but when I did color, I've tried it all so I can be adventurous.

 

Any suggestions? What's the newest trend in hair color-wise? I was thinking about brown tones with lighter brown highlights. It won't be a transformation since my hair is already dark brown but I thought the highlights'll add some depth. Tell me whatcha think gang... I've been postponing this long enough

[Artifact]

I've found that a fancy-pants hairdresser will gladly listen to your suggestions to find out what you personally like and don't like- but will proceed with whatever s/he believes to be most flattering on you, and most "in style." This is only my experience, but I say tell your hairdresser what you told us, then relax and trust you'll look great.

[fanou22]

I would say don't let them touch you natural color. Just ask for highlights. I have a preference for heavy highlights and it shows a lot the difference between dark and light. If the highlights are light they will mesh in and not show.

 

As for the haircut, pick a magazine and choose something that will go with your face.

[Mr Spock]

A.Don't go too short.

B.Pick something that flatters the shape of your face (people carryinga few extra pounds should never get anything cut above their chin around their face)

C.Pick a colour that won't leave you with huge ass roots, since you don't go very often to the salon.

D.Highlights are good-but harder on your hair than straight colour application (you don't have a lot of choices with dark brown hair anyways...darker brown?)unless of course the colour is mixed to lighten your hair.

E.Don't go too short

F.Go pick up a copy of PEOPLE and flick through it......see if you can recognize anything you like.