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Long Hair for a Petite Woman
Q: I’m short ("5" feet) and I like long hair but it makes me look shorter. What should I do? I have an oval-shaped face. What
hair style would look good on me?
A: It’s very difficult to make suggestions for hairstyles without seeing the person in question and having a lot
more information than is usually provided in questions like these. Nevertheless, there are some tips that can help you in making a
decision.
Being a petite woman, you know firsthand that long hair can make you look shorter. Long hair
draws the viewer’s eye in a vertical line, which means that the viewer is suddenly paying attention to your height, rather than your
hair.
However, “long hair” is a relative term. If a person’s hair is 12 inches long, and she is
5’10”, the hair will probably hang to a point at the top of her shoulders. Yet, if a woman who is 5 foot even has hair 12 inches long,
her hair probably hangs down between her shoulder blades. You have to keep in mind that a flattering hairstyle is all about balance.
For you, at 5-foot tall, a hairstyle that falls to just above the shoulders will still look
long, but won’t make you appear shorter than you really are. Just as with everything else for a woman who is petite, you have to think
of your hair length in shorter increments. Losing or gaining 3 inches of hair growth is a more significant change for you than it is for
someone who is 10 inches taller.
I hope this helps you. However, if you still want more specific hairstyle suggestions, take a
look at the consultation packages offered by Hairstyles Advisor. The site offers different packages to suit the level of information you
want, and to fit different budgets. The stylists are not affiliated with any salon or product label and offer objective advice that are
tailored to your specific needs. They will work with you to answer your questions and help you look your very best.
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