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I know most brides-to-be grow their hair in an effort to create the infamous bridal updo. As I stated in an earlier post, I am still on the fence as to whether I will wear my hair up or down. I had high hopes that my hair and I would make it until June. But the truth of the matter is that it was becoming a huge pain to dry and style. Most days, I didn’t do much in the realm of styling. I just kinda let it chill… ever so limply. Case in point, The Long and Lifeless Look.
I have kept my hair medium to long in length since high school, however, I’ve started to think… as I move into my late 20’s, I should be doing something more with it. So rather than force myself to look unfortunate for the next six months, I decided to just “trim it a little”. When I got in the stylist’s chair, I realized I wanted more than a trim. I found myself telling her to get rid of the shag… and take up the length… and layer it… and give me side swept bangs. Oh, and I colored it while I was there, too (a bit darker). Here’s what we came up with:
So yeah, oops, I cut my hair before the wedding. Shoot me!
Any of you ladies get impatient like me and reach for the scissors before your big day rather than after?
It’s gorgeous! I’m so tempted to cut mine, but it still isn’t as long as yours, post cut, so I’m going to stick with the growing out plan and hope for the best!
Looks great! It’s still long enough to wear an up do!
I’m getting married in June, and did the same thing! I chopped a good 4-5 inches off at my last hair appointment. My hair actually looks pretty similar to your new cut, and it’s plenty long for a perfect bridal ‘do!
You look great… either way its still long so you can still acheive the look you want. Im no pro… but I think its possible 
Yup, I’m a June bride too and couldn’t take the hair anymore, so I chopped off a good 3 inches, at least. I want to wear my hair down, so I want it long, but it was so fried and dead looking. Yours looks great!
I think it looks great and still plenty long enough for any style you choose.
P.S. I LOVE those tights. Where did you get them?!
It looks gorgeous!
Love the new cut; it looks great on you!
I soooo can’t wait to chop all my hair off.
YES! I am a walking example of limp, lifeless, long hair 
I am getting so tempted to chop off my hair, it’s nearly waist-length currently and I’ve been wearing it long for a year or two, however I was just proposed to and will be getting married in a little over a year. I want to wear it long for the wedding, and would like an extra three inches (for the look) but taking care of it is such a pain!
The cut you got will still leave you lots of updo styling options! The only looks you really can’t do with that type of hair are the really polished ones where the hair is slicked to your head with a big bun or bunch of curls wound around artistically. Those elaborate ones usually require A LOT of hair for the stylist to play with, but those aren’t all that popular anymore anyhow!
My hair actually grows super fast, so I don’t really have to worry about having hair cutting willpower more that a couple of months before the wedding (which is great because, since my hair grows so fast, that willpower does NOT come naturally to me!)
Super cute cut, Miss Glitter!
You say “limp and lifeless,” I see “smooth and sleek.” I bet you never had to worry about frizz. But your new cut is great. It is more stylish than before.
Its amazing! I love those tights in the first shot, too!
Cute hair!!! I second Miss meatball, love the outifts too.
i love your new style! i say it’s better to have healthy looking shorter hair than dull and dry long hair. whatever hairstyle you choose will just look better.
Cute! I’m a proud short-hair bride because my FI convinced me that I was silly growing it out. I didn’t like it and he didn’t either.
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Mrs. Glitter, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 27, Research Consultant/Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Accounting Engagement Date: May 6, 2007 Wedding Date: June, 2009 Venue: Millenium Biltmore Hotel About Me: I was born and raised in West Los Angeles, California. I spent eight years in the Northeast working and completing my education. Having split time between two sides of the country has given me a true appreciation for both coasts. It has also provided an overabundance of cross country drives, flights and long distance relationship fun/misery! I love my family, my doggy Emma, fabulous wine, Anthropologie, politics, reading, being outdoors, exploring new cities, and good movies! My fiance and I are complete opposites, but somehow we have managed to fall completely and hopelessly in love.
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