Advice on a good haircut for first few months with a new baby?

[somethinganything]

OK, as of next month, will have a 2YO and a newborn. Have had my hair long for ages because it's just so easy to be able to tie it back (I never ever wear it down) but I feel drab and frumpy and generally unattractive and want to try something else but, crucially, something that takes v little time to style - I've no patience with lengthy blowdrying sessions and basically won't have the time anyway.

Was thinking a bob? What do you reckon? And do I go for a fringe? I've had one for the past couple of years because without it my hair is quite heavy with a few strange wisps at the front. But, the fringe irritates me because it only ever looks good for a short time and then needs trimming really quickly.

So, bit of a tall order but if anyone has any tips I'd be hugely grateful - have a hair appt booked for this week.

In case this helps:
Hair colour - dark blonde with a bit of red, having blonde highlights put in when I get it cut this week
Face shape - heart-shaped, am quite skinny with quite prominent nose and cheek-bones
Hair is dead straight, fine but lots of it so can hang quite heavily, curls for example only ever stay in for a v short time

Thanks v much in advance!

[southeastastra]

i'd say stick to something you can tie back, you don't want anyting too dramatically different or you'll spent too much time styling it.

i think i'd just get a fringe cut and make sure i go back to get it trimmed when it annoys. liking reese witherspoon's atm looks really good.

posting a pic would help also

[somethinganything]

Just chuckling to myself at any similarity between myself and reese witherspoon but totally get your point re the fringe and tying back potential - may have to resign myself to sticking with it I suppose.

[missorinoco]

My hairdresser, who completely understands when I turn up saying what you do, tld me bobs are higher maintenance as they need drying.

I cut my long hair after DC1 was born, for the same reasons as you. The best style I've had was quite short. It was from Toni and Guy, one of their "classic" short styles from some portfolio book. (Can't find it on line, sorry). It required a 2 min blast in the morning to dry. I didn't get round to having it cut again for 6 months, and it grew out very well, so you couldn't tell I had neglected it.

My main tip is to get a consult first if you have time. If not, if you think the person isgoing to make a tits arse of your head, leave. (From bitter experience after my first short cut was a disaster.)

[somethinganything]

Thanks missorinoco - I've known my hairdresser for years and he'll definitely talk me through the options and listen etc but then again, he is a single bloke in his 30s hence me asking you ladies because suspect you'll have tried and tested a few different styles with little ones around and know what does and doesn't work.

I'm sure you're right about bobs - I just keep seeing really nice sleek ones on other people and thinking 'maybe it could be mine...' but now probably isn't the time

[somethinganything]

Also, isn't there some weird thing about not having your hair long after a certain age? And if so, what age is it? And is that just pure ageism/snobbery (which I'll happily ignore) or down to the fact that after a certain point it's just more flattering to have it shorter? (I'm 32 BTW)

[missorinoco]

I know what you mean about long hair. I said that to mine, and he laughed. Apparently yes, but we're not there yet. (I'm 34.)

Ask him. He won't know the reality of drying it, but if you tell him you need a style that won't take more than 5 minutes to dry, he will know the maintenance of the style. (My suggestions were vetoed on the grounds they would take half an hour. Sniff.)

What I really fancy is the "pob", but I certainly wouldn't be getting it cut every 3-4 weeks.

[somethinganything]

Delighted to have added the word 'pob' to my vocabulary! It does look fab but yes, 3-4 week hair cuts are not on the cards and that bit that's practically tickling her nose must drive her mad.

[chandellina]

if your hair will dry straight and not need blowing and styling, a bob should be fine. Otherwise they are a real pain and definitely high maintenance. I grew mine out after 2.5 years of having to blowdry and iron. (including during the newborn days.) Long hair is SO much easier, I think!