After staying loyal to the same long, straightish style for 30 years, our writer decided to brave the chop - Geoff Pugh “Oh no, it’s not going to be another one of those power haircuts, is it?” my husband grimaced when I told him I was getting my hair cut shorter. He was referring to the one and only time I had short hair. I was in my early 30s and it was not a success. I was starting a new job and wanted a more groomed look but short hair made me look severe and accentuated my nose.