Hair's the Scoop

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Q: I have short, fine hair and was told that I could not wear my hair long because it is baby-fine. Is it possible to wear my hair longer, or is it true that certain hair textures should stay short? - Gilda K.

A: Thank you for your e-mail, Gilda! I've enlisted the help of stylist Tommy Buckett (who's created looks for celebs like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) to answer your query:

If you have baby-fine hair, you can wear your hair a little longer than you think. The trick is not to overlayer the hair. Even though additional layers can lift the hair at the root for more volume, it can also make the hair look stringy and wispy. Keeping a more even length throughout should make the hair look fuller. Also, be sure to look at your hair realistically to see if a longer style would suit you. For instance, Gwyneth Paltrow's hair may be baby-fine, but the combination of her cut, style and color has always looked chic when worn at a longer length.

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