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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom made me cut my hair very short (a "boy" haircut) because she didn't want to look at messy hair ever.  I was mistaken for a boy all the time and teased relentlessly.  I went back and read my diary at one point and I have many many entries about how awful I felt about my looks, and how I would never be able to date.  I honestly think contributed (with other things) to terrible self esteem that led me into some very bad decisions down the road.  My daughters get to pick how they want to wear their hair and I am pleased to comb out, braid, or do whatever they want.... even helped dye my 6 yo blond hair blue when that's what she wanted. [/quote]

Opposite story, same outcome ...

My dad would never let me cut my hair because he liked it long.  I cut it myself once around age 3 or 4, and had my grandmother (his mom) take me for a haircut when I was staying with her for the summer at age 9 or so.  I hated that he wouldn't let me do what I wanted with my own hair.

I have two girls, and I told them they could wear their hair however they like.  They've run the gamut from pixie to waist length.   I do suggest to my 11 yo DD that she take 6 inches or so off of her very long, thick, wavy hair because she doesn't like me to help and can't quite manage it herself, but I don't force her to cut it beyond a yearly trim to keep it healthy.  She mostly does it herself, and I step in and comb it periodically if I see dreads forming.[/quote]

Yes, definitely. I also have two girls and I let them wear their hair how they like, although I do hold firm on making sure it’s washed a few times a week and is brushed daily.[/quote]

I assume your girls have straight, oily hair. Otherwise this is a terrible approach.[/quote]

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