User Post: Major Hair Makeover

In exactly one week I will be cutting my hair, now I'm not talking a trim, I'm talking nine inches lopped off at once. I will be donating my hair with a group of former co-workers to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program. While this kind of change is a little nerve-wracking I am excited by the prospect of changing up my look. In preparation for the big chop I have been scouring magazines and the internet for inspiration. In one of those internet fueled expeditions I happened on Instyle's Hollywood Makeover, an extension of their web-zine that let's you "try on" the hair looks of today's hottest Hollywood celebs. I had tried this type of hair try on before, but I thought it would be fun to record and share my results this time. My hair is naturally straight and a light brown color, but for fun and continuity I left the style the same color as the original celebrity hair. I have figured that once nine inches have been taken off my hair will be about shoulder length(maybe shorter), so I have chosen the following styles based on that fact. To see how long my hair currently is click here.

Before my hair "makeover", with my hair up in a bun.

Brooklyn Decker's new bouncy bob style.

Keira Knightley's sleek bobbed haircut.

Jennifer Aniston's smooth lob.

Now the last one is just a fantasy pick, I don't think I can get away with hair this short, but it's fun to play.

Ginnifer Goodwin's edgy crop, I look like I should be in a band.


I know it's hard to get a real idea with these hair try on app's, after-all it can't recreate my real hair color or texture, but I found it enjoyable nonetheless.

Okay so here's the real reason I brought you here, I need some opinions. Which hairstyle do you think I should choose for the big chop next week? Do you think there's another cut that you think I should consider? Tell me in the comment section below.
What do you think of "try it on" hairstyle sites, just for fun or a useful tool? Have you ever used a hairstyle makeover tool? Have you ever printed the after picture to take to your stylist?