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Steve Pavlina · 08-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Should Erin cut her hair short, like in these photos of her from the past?

aelle · 08-04-2009, 08:12 PM

Wow, I think it's a gorgeous hairstyle she has on these 2 pics. It looks so dynamic and confident! But then again I'm biaised towards women with short hair

ns123 · 08-04-2009, 08:33 PM

Erin,

Cut your hair short and donate your locks! I recently did this - just this past Sunday in fact! How's that for synchronicity!?! I donated 13 inches!

I love you with short hair - you look so much younger and playful. Do it!

ttt · 08-04-2009, 08:43 PM

The second picture is beautiful

Erin Pavlina · 08-04-2009, 08:43 PM

i look younger cuz I WAS younger

I was like 25 or something in that photo with Steve, and I was 30 in the photo with Ed.

joylangtry · 08-04-2009, 08:50 PM

Erin, I think you look wonderful with short hair. But it looks great long, too - let's face it, you have gorgeous hair!!

But if you want it long, you should be the only one making that decision.

Therefore, I voted no.

spirit4711 · 08-04-2009, 09:11 PM

How about totally bald?

Erin Pavlina · 08-04-2009, 10:10 PM

How about not!

I HAVE always wanted a mohawk though, ala Storm in the early days of the X-Men.

LeahBelle · 08-04-2009, 10:22 PM

Keep it long, you look like a celtic goddess.

Mynder · 08-04-2009, 10:23 PM

What is it with girls and this Storm X-Men character? Aren't women furious enough without calling down thunderstorms on us poor, pitiful victims?

Seriously, however, I think this long hairstyle suits the "witch phase" better. If you grow out of it, I think you'll find a hairstyle that goes along with whatever you chose to show yourself like. I don't know. Maybe a mohawk or something. Er, wait a minute...

Daffy Duck · 08-04-2009, 10:32 PM

I usually prefer long hair on women, but for you, either one works well. I'm leaving it out of my hands!

spirit4711 · 08-04-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

How about not!

...

What's the resistance about?

Come on, a new world will open for you - it'll never be the same again!

windsorspirit · 08-05-2009, 12:41 AM

It depends on how she feels about her hairstyle options now.

Erin Pavlina · 08-05-2009, 01:34 AM

I should go to a wig store and try on bunch with short styles and see how they look. That would probably be prudent.

seeker5 · 08-05-2009, 01:36 AM

I voted no.

I find Erin quite cute in those pictures with that short hair. I normally always prefer that women cut their hair short, and even shave their hair off to go bald. However, in this case, I'm finding myself surprised that I don't feel that way with Erin. I feel that Erin is more of a long hair person.

But of course, it's up to what Erin resonates with

aggie · 08-05-2009, 02:03 AM

i am a short haired woman...while you look lovely with shorter hair and could probably get away with anything...before seeing pictures, i imagined you with flowing hair...it just suits your image...i voted no, because you didn't ask yourself

Dreamline · 08-05-2009, 02:28 AM

A mullet or nothing, is my vote.

Jennifer

TonyToneTone · 08-05-2009, 02:37 AM

I gotta agree with the Stevemeister on the short hair look. Not too many women IMO can pull it off but you do.

Erin Pavlina · 08-05-2009, 03:08 AM

But again that was many years ago. I'm not sure I would look as good in short hair now.

Wax Frog · 08-05-2009, 03:09 AM

Mohawk!

Lil Chris · 08-05-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamline

a mullet or nothing, is my vote. :d

jennifer

ha!...

jay78 · 08-05-2009, 05:53 AM

The longer hair takes a lot of attention away from your face, the short hair makes your features stand out a lot more.

I'm gay, so can't help you TOO much on the physical attractiveness part (lol I'm one of those 100% people who honestly wouldn't know) but I'd say the long hair gives you a more...hmm..."mystic" look and the short hair gives you more of a modern look.

Michelle · 08-05-2009, 07:57 AM

You want to lose weight, no? Here's your chance!

In my very humble opinion, the photo of you and Steve with the short hair lifted slightly from your face looks gorgeous and timeless.

The longer hair weighs your look down. It makes you look heavier. It has no style or personality - it simply hangs. Perhaps you should consider investing some money in how you look now instead of waiting to lose the weight. Think a bit Louise Hay - she takes amazing care of her appearance because she knows she deserves it! Hire a personal shopper and get gorgeous, beautiful feeling clothing (underwear, too!) and shoes. Go to a great hair salon where they use organic products like Aveda and let them advise you. Get an appointment to discover your color/type. Buy organic, environmentally sound makeup. Go for mani/pedis each month. And so on, and so on. Why shouldn't you have a budget for this?

As for Steve (since we are doling out the constructive criticism) - I am sincerely glad you have found more joy, light and love since that photo was taken because you looked miserable. The photo of you on the beach (Facebook) is the best I've ever seen of you. You radiate aliveness, joy and humanity. Light blues and turquoises suit you very well.

There ya go!

matt1968 · 08-05-2009, 11:01 AM

Cut it short but if you find you really don't like it you can always grow it back, it'll only be a few months of character growing before you're back to "normal"

If you keep it long you'll never know.

Hmmm, in the one year that I've been a member of this forum I've only posted 5 times, 3 of which have been about Erin's hair...I'm not really sure what that says about me.

munish · 08-05-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

i look younger cuz I WAS younger

I was like 25 or something in that photo with Steve, and I was 30 in the photo with Ed.

I have seen some of your recent photos.Even now you look so young.

Rose of Cairo · 08-05-2009, 01:07 PM

I voted no because I don't think Erin should cut her hair. I don't feel comfortable with telling her what she should do or not do. That is none of my business, especially because she didn't ask the question herself.

Erin, to me you look beautiful either way. In my opinion it's true that the long hair makes you look heavier. And more lovingly-motherly. It's also true that it makes you look more mystic and more like (the stereotyped idea of) a psychic. Especially when it's red. The short hair makes you look more like a dynamic entrepreneur. Either way, I prefer it black/dark rather than red on you. So, that's my feedback.

Ultimatively, it's up to you. Which kind of image do you want to give off? How do you see yourself?

Love.

Beuford · 08-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Grow it long and natural - That's what I'm doing. Seriously, just don't cut it or shampoo it at all. Look like a human is meant to look. Well I suppose you can hack a bit of when it gets way too long.

TonyToneTone · 08-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

But again that was many years ago. I'm not sure I would look as good in short hair now.

I have faith in your Erin Pavlina!

But of course, do whatever feels best for you.

liamona · 08-05-2009, 11:15 PM

I was going to vote no, because she has such gorgeous long hair, but now I don't know what to think after seeing those pictures! She's lucky she looks good with long and short hair.

wachusettgirl · 08-06-2009, 03:50 AM

gorgeous either way...

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08-04-2009, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-04-2009, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
aelle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France - Japan - Korea Posts: 750	Wow, I think it's a gorgeous hairstyle she has on these 2 pics. It looks so dynamic and confident! But then again I'm biaised towards women with short hair __________________ read, look and listen to aelle around the world my notebooks and paper stuff

08-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,588	i look younger cuz I WAS younger I was like 25 or something in that photo with Steve, and I was 30 in the photo with Ed. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor, Psychic Medium Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People Blog (Twitter Page, Facebook Page) Get a reading \| Read Testimonials \| Free Newsletter Instantly get my new ebook, 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes, when you sign up for my newsletter.

08-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
spirit4711 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 2,244	How about totally bald? __________________ 'Stay hungry, stay foolish' - Steve Jobs Want to improve your business results?

08-04-2009, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ns123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 654	Erin, Cut your hair short and donate your locks! I recently did this - just this past Sunday in fact! How's that for synchronicity!?! I donated 13 inches! I love you with short hair - you look so much younger and playful. Do it!

08-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ttt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 121	The second picture is beautiful

08-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
joylangtry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NH Posts: 146	Erin, I think you look wonderful with short hair. But it looks great long, too - let's face it, you have gorgeous hair!! But if you want it long, you should be the only one making that decision. Therefore, I voted no.

08-04-2009, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,588	How about not! I HAVE always wanted a mohawk though, ala Storm in the early days of the X-Men. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor, Psychic Medium Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People Blog (Twitter Page, Facebook Page) Get a reading \| Read Testimonials \| Free Newsletter Instantly get my new ebook, 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes, when you sign up for my newsletter.

08-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
LeahBelle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 5	Give me a head with hair! Keep it long, you look like a celtic goddess.

08-04-2009, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mynder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 673	What is it with girls and this Storm X-Men character? Aren't women furious enough without calling down thunderstorms on us poor, pitiful victims? Seriously, however, I think this long hairstyle suits the "witch phase" better. If you grow out of it, I think you'll find a hairstyle that goes along with whatever you chose to show yourself like. I don't know. Maybe a mohawk or something. Er, wait a minute... __________________ Who I am: http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/g...-new-post.html My poetry: http://mynder.wiqi.de

08-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Daffy Duck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,257	I usually prefer long hair on women, but for you, either one works well. I'm leaving it out of my hands! __________________ PHP Tutorials - easily learn programming in PHP. "Too blessed to be stressed!"

08-05-2009, 12:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
windsorspirit Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	It depends on how she feels about her hairstyle options now.

08-05-2009, 01:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,588	I should go to a wig store and try on bunch with short styles and see how they look. That would probably be prudent. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor, Psychic Medium Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People Blog (Twitter Page, Facebook Page) Get a reading \| Read Testimonials \| Free Newsletter Instantly get my new ebook, 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes, when you sign up for my newsletter.

08-05-2009, 01:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
seeker5 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,143	I voted no. I find Erin quite cute in those pictures with that short hair. I normally always prefer that women cut their hair short, and even shave their hair off to go bald. However, in this case, I'm finding myself surprised that I don't feel that way with Erin. I feel that Erin is more of a long hair person. But of course, it's up to what Erin resonates with

08-05-2009, 03:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
Wax Frog Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: I'm Off on the Road to Bustingloosia! Posts: 3,186	Mohawk! __________________ Cool stuff bubbling up from my subconscious! www.DrawnFromWithin.etsy.com http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000381156486

08-05-2009, 02:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
aggie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,390	i am a short haired woman...while you look lovely with shorter hair and could probably get away with anything...before seeing pictures, i imagined you with flowing hair...it just suits your image...i voted no, because you didn't ask yourself

08-05-2009, 02:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dreamline Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 989	A mullet or nothing, is my vote. Jennifer

08-05-2009, 02:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
TonyToneTone Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 843	I gotta agree with the Stevemeister on the short hair look. Not too many women IMO can pull it off but you do.

08-05-2009, 03:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,588	But again that was many years ago. I'm not sure I would look as good in short hair now. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor, Psychic Medium Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People Blog (Twitter Page, Facebook Page) Get a reading \| Read Testimonials \| Free Newsletter Instantly get my new ebook, 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes, when you sign up for my newsletter.

08-05-2009, 05:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
jay78 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53	The longer hair takes a lot of attention away from your face, the short hair makes your features stand out a lot more. I'm gay, so can't help you TOO much on the physical attractiveness part (lol I'm one of those 100% people who honestly wouldn't know) but I'd say the long hair gives you a more...hmm..."mystic" look and the short hair gives you more of a modern look.

08-05-2009, 07:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Michelle Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nidau, Switzerland Posts: 1,168	You want to lose weight, no? Here's your chance! In my very humble opinion, the photo of you and Steve with the short hair lifted slightly from your face looks gorgeous and timeless. The longer hair weighs your look down. It makes you look heavier. It has no style or personality - it simply hangs. Perhaps you should consider investing some money in how you look now instead of waiting to lose the weight. Think a bit Louise Hay - she takes amazing care of her appearance because she knows she deserves it! Hire a personal shopper and get gorgeous, beautiful feeling clothing (underwear, too!) and shoes. Go to a great hair salon where they use organic products like Aveda and let them advise you. Get an appointment to discover your color/type. Buy organic, environmentally sound makeup. Go for mani/pedis each month. And so on, and so on. Why shouldn't you have a budget for this? As for Steve (since we are doling out the constructive criticism) - I am sincerely glad you have found more joy, light and love since that photo was taken because you looked miserable. The photo of you on the beach (Facebook) is the best I've ever seen of you. You radiate aliveness, joy and humanity. Light blues and turquoises suit you very well. There ya go! __________________ "It is with flexibility and ease that I see all sides of an issue. There are endless ways of doing things and seeing things. I am safe." Louise L. Hay If what you read resonates with you, feel free to friend me on Facebook

08-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
matt1968 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 5	Cut it short but if you find you really don't like it you can always grow it back, it'll only be a few months of character growing before you're back to "normal" If you keep it long you'll never know. Hmmm, in the one year that I've been a member of this forum I've only posted 5 times, 3 of which have been about Erin's hair...I'm not really sure what that says about me. Last edited by matt1968; 08-05-2009 at 11:03 AM.

08-05-2009, 01:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rose of Cairo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France now and Norway in seven days! Posts: 2,928	I voted no because I don't think Erin should cut her hair. I don't feel comfortable with telling her what she should do or not do. That is none of my business, especially because she didn't ask the question herself. Erin, to me you look beautiful either way. In my opinion it's true that the long hair makes you look heavier. And more lovingly-motherly. It's also true that it makes you look more mystic and more like (the stereotyped idea of) a psychic. Especially when it's red. The short hair makes you look more like a dynamic entrepreneur. Either way, I prefer it black/dark rather than red on you. So, that's my feedback. Ultimatively, it's up to you. Which kind of image do you want to give off? How do you see yourself? Love. __________________ Magical Chest - Make Your Social Life Wonderfully Loving Be my friend on facebook.

08-05-2009, 01:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
Beuford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 412	Grow it long and natural - That's what I'm doing. Seriously, just don't cut it or shampoo it at all. Look like a human is meant to look. Well I suppose you can hack a bit of when it gets way too long.

08-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
liamona Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 886	I was going to vote no, because she has such gorgeous long hair, but now I don't know what to think after seeing those pictures! She's lucky she looks good with long and short hair.

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wachusettgirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 308	gorgeous either way...

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