Short-Haired Women Are Ugly

Short-Haired Women Are Ugly

Thursday, August 14, 2008

filed under: fashion logic

MILF Mommy's back with fashion advice for moms. "Unless you are a 17-year-old high fashion model, short hair does not look cute and sexy--stop fooling yourself." What she says you're doing wrong with sweaters, make-up--and your purse too.

Hey moms,
I got a lot of flack for my last post about how size twelves are fat, but your anger just made me think that the message hit home for some. So, I'm continuing my public service with some advice about your fashion.

I've noticed that many women have children and then decide to let themselves go. What's the deal with this? It doesn't make you a better mother to lose your self-worth--it only makes it look like you don't care about yourself. It also is unfair to your husband. You sold him one thing and now you're delivering another. Don't be surprised if he goes elsewhere. Just sayin'.

Stop cutting your hair short. FYI, it's unattractive. Instead of running to lose the baby weight, some women run to the salon and chop their locks. Why? Short hair is lower maintenance? What about the amount of work it will take to keep your marriage after your husband no longer finds you sexy? Unless you are a 17-year-old high fashion model, it doesn't look good. And for those of you who keep it long, PLEASE brush it and lose the pony-tail. You're not six.

Try mascara. And while you're at it, a little lip-gloss wouldn't hurt. When your husband married you, were you au naturel? I highly doubt it. If your nail polish chips, remove it! At least look like you are trying--or don't be surprised when he runs off with his younger co-worker who actually attempts to take care of herself.

Sweats are a no-no. Unless you are sweating off those baby pounds or taking a kickass Piloxing class, step away from all pants with elastic or pull-strings. You look sloppy and lazy and it's setting a bad example for your children. "Mommy doesn't give a sh*t about herself, sweetie pie. Otherwise I'd wear pants with a button and a zipper." Oh... and sneakers are. for. the. gym. Heels won't kill you.

Lose the 'mom' clothes. Sweater sets aren't sexy--even if you just wear the tank sweater underneath. And, please get new jeans. If you are wearing the same ones from before you had the baby--congrats, but chances are good they're totally out of style. And listen, regardless of what the sales clerk told you at Babies "R" Us, a diaper bag is not a purse.

Take a shower. Shave the legs and wash your hair. If I hear one more time, "I don't even have time to take a shower," I'm going to throw my Manolos at someone's head. Don't think we can't tell that you skipped another day and are hiding that greasy mop in a pony-tail. We can see you. Throw the kid in front of a video and turn the faucet on...pronto.

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Wow! I can’t even believe that you spend so much time worrying about what other women look like. I happen to agree about the short hair looking good on some women. I also have very thin, straight hair. I wish I had a hint of a colick. I go between short and long hair quite regularly and get more compliments when my hair is short. I don’t go butch, it’s sexy and sassy, and actually very easy to maintain. I think it’s more important to have a style than for it to just be long. My husband loves it either way, he likes it when I change it up. And as far as my husband looking at Barbie dolls, everyone looks at a beautiful people but it’s easy to spot who is shallow and who has a natural, inner beauty. I am blessed to have a husband who does’nt like a lot of makeup and hates the taste of lipstick and gloss. I get more kisses without it! I feel bad for you, shallow gal.

- Chrissylou

Posted 09/26/08 09:17 AM

Wow, what a narrow minded world this is. I have short hair, it has been all my life and I am a mother of 2 young children. When I get decked out I can look just as sexy as anyone with long hair. PUHLEEZEE! Every woman should let her hair grow. Get a life. Short hair also shows confidence. Whats worse long hair that just hangs or a cute short hair cut. Good on ya, MILF, I wish I was as arrogant as you to think that you are all that and a bag of chips

- grovermama

Posted 09/26/08 07:42 PM

I do agree with taking care of yourself, not only your hair but body and mind. But i totally disagree with this MILF Mommy. she so wrong for be so general about this short hair perspective of hers, specially the way she deliver hers thoughts. The only impression im getting of hers is that she is too short minded.

- Ruthy

Posted 09/28/08 12:23 AM

I was telling my 28 year old daughter about a young man (its hard for me to guess ages any more, they all seem like babies) that was checking me out. My daughter said I was a g-milf. My other two daughters laughed. I had no idea what that was, since i do now. Anyway is it some unwritten rule that you hav to cut yor hair short after forty. Or hav to put on mom pants, as my daughters call them. If thats the case then I’m WAY over due. HELLO…I STILL GOT IT GOIN ON AT 49 and my husbands lovin it. OH and if I had a choice between makin 100.000 grand annual income and my long hair….screw the corporate BS. In closing, just be you and smile……Its not healthy to be judgementel

- elisa

Posted 10/04/08 11:10 PM

If you decide to ditch the walking shoes for heels, make sure you put inserts in them if your feet over pronate..otherwise you are going to have physical problems that go beyond fashion. You can seriously hurt your knees. If you are not sure or if the heels are hurting your feet and knees, then opt for a stylish shoe that has support. Listen…MILF Mommy’s not paying your doctor bills…so think for yourself and don’t be pressured, but I do agree that we all need to take care of ourselves. By the way you can make ponytails hot..and trust me your husband will want to tug at it..if you know what I mean. Just look up different styles. One more thing..there is a mommy at my son’s daycare who is gorgeous and wears heels and dresses amazing, but guess what…short hair…and guess what else..she looks awesome!!!!

- Anonymous

Posted 10/21/08 05:33 PM

first off, I should say that people compliment my hair all the time, I had my hair long and I have gotten almost an equal amount of posative feedback and guys still check me almost just as often- yes, there are hair fetish men who have no interest in me, but who cares. Do you really want a guy to love you only for your hair- what if you get cancer and have to shave it off? Is he going to run off with the girl next door with lucious locks down to her bottom? Now,the reason I dont wear my hair long anymore is because I am an artist and It is a terrible hindarence, you cannot exactly concentrate when every time you put your head down to do a scetch a veil of hair falls forward and you pointlessly pull your hair behind your ears only to have it fall back into your face. I am sure the Moms here can equally relate to the troubles of long hair because many tots I know love yanking at it and I am sure it gets in the way while you get the kids ready… it would be like being pregnant and wearing 4” spike heels- it just does not make sense, you would be prone tipping over. A real man would never love you less with short hair- in fact a real man, would encourage you to cut if of it bothers you that much. someone with true love has the interests of their partner above themselves.

- maria manchester

Posted 10/21/08 11:47 PM

You are so right on about women cutting their hair short, MILF. Now, if your guy is the exception and loves short hair, go for it and don’t look back. But for the majority, short hair shouts “practicality” and “maturity”. No thank you! BTW, my wife is far from a size 12, but she has the silkiest long, sexy hair at 54. And it ain’t getting whacked!

- Rob

Posted 12/08/08 01:27 PM

You know I actually searched for pics of girls with short hair. WHY???? Because I like girls with short hair, end of story. Jesus Christ if the media told you that flat chests and short hair was “beauty” ages ago people wouldn’t have a problem with short hair or anything else that doesn’t fit the norm these days. Stop living behind society’s dictation of beauty.

- bobby

Posted 01/01/09 02:07 PM

What a horrible piece. Do you really have nothing better to write? Some people look amazingly gorgeous with short hair…Winona Ryder, Natalie Portman, Mia Farrow… Some of US (pretty short-haired women) do not need to hide behind tons of tresses to feel confident and sexy…have a nice day.

- Anonymous

Posted 01/13/09 08:53 PM

NOYB, i have to say I really love how you handled MILF. This was my first visit and wow I actually was floored to what she had to say. Can you say NANNY. She sounds to me like she has one if she is able to do it all and know it all. With 3 babies 2 dogs and house and hubby and college I manage myself quite well without the makeup. My hubby loves me natural he told me NO Makeup so. I am thinking about cutting my long hair and not sure what to get. I have kind of a round oval face and I am on the chubby side but I am working on that not to get skinny but to be in a healthy weight.By the way just because a women keeps up with makeup and all that and loses all that baby fat like I did even though I am still thick does not keep a man from venturing. It has to do with deeper things than looks usually. Maybe she should research a bit before just saying what comes to mind.

- Shortyme

Posted 01/21/09 06:58 PM

Short-haired women are NOT ugly! I have a strong preference for women with short hair. To me they are cuter, classier, and sexier, so long as they have cuts that complement their faces. And I love the back of a woman’s neck—very sexy indeed. Also, for me, it helps if they dress well, have no tattoos, and limit their piercings to their ears—one per lobe.

- Kevin

Posted 02/14/09 04:36 AM

Oh god. Not another article. Please, stop while you’re ahead. I’ll admit short hair doesn’t look good on everybody but the majority of women look good with short hair. My hair is shoulder length because I happen to be one of those people who wouldn’t look good with short hair. But I wish I could. Also, I never wear make up and I have plenty of guys swooning over me (I’m also a size 16, imagine that!) I’m also 17 years old and I don’t have saggy wrinkles I need to slather with make up like you probably do. ;) Then again, you strike me as the kind of person who gets constant face lifts. As for the high heels, I’m too tall for them. They make me over 6 feet tall. The only use I would have for high heels is shoving them up your…haha never mind. Get a life “MILF” Mommy. You obviously need a better one. There must be something better you can do with your time rather than offering “advice” that isn’t needed.

- Amy

Posted 02/27/09 08:00 PM

Whoever gave out these “tips” is either a bad mother or not a mother at all, because it’s extremely hard to do the same morning routine you did when you were in highschool, meanwhile you have kids who wake up screaming at the crack of dawn. im sorry if i cant have long gorgeous hair, perfect makeup, and the same body i had when i was 17. i dont know what kind of superficial, selfish world you live in, but in my world, once i have kids THEY are my top priority. woman give their husbands the gift of life, not the gift of a forever hot barbie wife that caters to his every wish. and if your husband even thinks about leaving you because of babyweight and sweatpants, hes scum anyway. Thank you for the advice, I’ll make a note to go out and buy myself 20 pairs of sweatpants.

- crystal

Posted 03/30/09 11:56 PM

Ummmm … . I just recently had to get my hair cut off (chemical accident) and I constantly get compliments on it now AND it took 4-5 years off my face, so instead of looking 28 I look closer to 24. I’ll be 30 this July. I liked my long hair, but really, a pixie cut suits me, too. Just because YOU’D look stupid (or masculine) with short hair, doesn’t mean ALL women do. Blanket statement much? I met my hubby in the Army. ‘nuff said. My hubby likes I don’t wear war-paint or any sort. When I do, it’s very subtle. Sweats are COMFY, personally I would only wear them to the gym(if I had any), not as everyday wear. My JOB dictates my clothing, I don’t go out and about, I don’t need to have a closet full of cute clothes. And really, my daughter’s almost 3, my jeans are HARDLY out of style. If I’m not moving on the weekend and am buried in homework … showers take a back seat. I get that the article is about taking care of yourself, but really, this could have been written better. The comment about the hair actually made me angry. THAT was just ignorant.

- Ju

Posted 03/31/09 01:32 AM

Ms Long Hair … meet my husband, he digs the “Halle Barry” hair.

- Ju

Posted 03/31/09 01:41 AM

Completely agreed about the short hair. Women with short hair are universally hideous. Vade retro, short-haired women!!!

- Right on

Posted 04/02/09 10:01 AM

Who died and made you God? I have short hair because I look hideous with long hair. I don’t wear makeup because I’ve never worn it. I agree about the shower thing though…who likes stinky people? I really find some of the articles on this sight very rude.

- Gail Cooke

Posted 04/02/09 11:04 AM

I have long hair which my husband loves and so does my son(he is 9 months) but I also have lots of people close to me who have cancer so when my town advertised that it is holding a ponytail drive for wigs I decided to give up my hair and donate it…I was looking for a cute short hairstyle when this article popped up…It is a shame that we worry so much about what others view us as outside I am also a size 8-10 so my husband must be running to some other woman right…wrong…ohh by the way I also do not wear makeup on most days..I was makeup free before kids, my husband and my kids appreciate the time I spend with them and not in front of the mirror…I am extreamly healthy and no I do not look 18 anymore but I have three kids and my husband is 40 so I do not really care to look 18…yes sometimes I have bags under my eyes because my kids slept like crap and I have to much to do to nap….but in the long run it really doesn’t matter…women are so hard on women…so before you go judge a woman by her looks think about finding out how she got there, maybe her mommy jeans and mommy haircut are ugly but maybe her story of life is beautiful…

- Anonymous

Posted 04/14/09 03:13 PM

Wow! Too much frustration and self-hatred in one person is unbelievable. Is this woman real? And if so, does she believe in God? …I am 43 years old, short-haired single mom(age 9), curvy, and work full-time. And we both look naturally decent, not superficial. My advice: looks can be deceiving and also all good things come to and end. Because in real life, nobody is perfect. I’m not perfect.

- Amoy

Posted 05/03/09 06:53 PM

I am willing to bet MILF mommy is an old hag from the 50’s. If your husband only Married you for the way you look, then you won’t have much of a marriage to begin with cause there is ALWAYS going to be someone prettier than you, no matter what your age is or how well you take care of yourself. Not to mention that as ya’ll get older, well let’s face it, looks fade and you end up with just a personality to love. SO tell me MILF mommy does your hubby have a wondering eye that you are so fixated on the way you look?

- Stef

Posted 06/05/09 04:54 AM