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[hollyvangogh]

OK...here's the deal. My mom is paying for me to get a haircut and maternity photos on Thursday. Here's what I want help with: my hair, and my face.

Hair: I have long hair (probably 5 or so inches below my shoulders). I want to leave it long because I love how long hair makes me feel. I'm trying to find a fairly simple haircut (with bangs). But I'm having a hard time finding some good reference photos to bring with me to the stylist. My hair is fine, and straight. Any ideas? Also, I'm hair-styling impaired, so I need something that will be fairly easy to just blow dry and go.

Face: I've always had acne problems, but pregnancy has made them even worse. I'm using a witch hazel astringent, which helps. But any ideas for what can help clear things up a little faster (ack...only have a couple of days...didn't think this was going to happen). Should I use honey to wash my face the next few days? I've never tried it before.

Thanks in advance. Also, if you click my name in my siggy I believe it'll link you to a picture of me, if that helps.

[fanniefarkle]

Holly, I love your beautiful red hair and your smile is lovely.

As far as acne, I have heard that a dab of toothpaste at night on the spots will dry them out in a couple of days. I have found that mineral makeup looks very natural while diminishing areas of concern, and it does not feel like regular foundation. If you like to wear makeup, that could be one option.

Regarding your hair, have you thought of keeping the length, while layering it to taper around your face? If you have a hairdresser that you really trust, you could ask him/her to make suggestions for what would be most flattering while keeping some length. I'm not much of an artist, but when I have a haircut in mind, I sometimes sketch it out if I can't find a photo.

Whatever you decide, your photos are going to be great!

[amcal]

Just a thought about the bangs. I'm fair and tend to have acne as well. I never do well with bangs. They make me break out something terrible along my hair line and forehead. Just something to think about.

As far as clearing them up - this isn't remotely natural but, I have great luck with clearasil. It's benzoyl peroxide and it works like a charm when I need a quick fix.

As far as hair styles - how about something like this that frames your face:
http://johnmichaelandcompany.com/ima...irstyles56.jpg
or this with long layers:
http://www.myhaircuts.com/more/layered-hairstyles.jpg

If you want bangs - I adore her hair but, I would go shorter:
http://www.lifeandtrend.com/beauty/h...-hairstyle.jpg
or this:
http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-conte...irstyles-7.jpg