After being told by my Girls on the Run troop that I looked 18 and “couldn’t possibly” be old enough to be married to the Husband (ummm… I’m about to turn 27), I decided it was time for a new haircut. What do you think?
Do I look older and wiser? I didn’t change the color; it’s just the lighting.
I’ve never had bangs like this before but so far, I like it! I think it’s going to be really annoying during workouts (guess I’ll pin my bangs back), but I can suffer through for a cute new look. 
I lost about four inches, too. It seems so short to me now.
I have another fun RUNNING announcement for you, too!
I’m partnering up with Thomas Bagel Thins to run the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half Marathon in New York City on April 3! I’m super excited because 1) I love Thomas Bagel Thins – not only are they yummy, but they were a sponsor of the Healthy Living Summit!
(More info on HLS 2011 is forthcoming, I promise!)
And 2) I love women’s races! I am super excited to do a women’s only half marathon.
Plus, bagels + running are a match made in heaven, right?
As part of my sponsorship, I’ll be blogging on the Thomas Bagel Thins Facebook page and my Facebook page. As a matter of fact, my first post is already up – it includes my basic tips for getting started with running.
I’m really excited to do this Half Marathon because it’s only a few weeks after the National Half Marathon, and if I don’t set a new personal record (PR) in D.C., I plan to do it in New York City! Plus – and this is the really awesome part – my mom is coming to New York City with me! She’s NEVER been to NYC, and I’m excited to take a mother/daughter trip together.
Full Disclosure per FCC guidelines: As part of my sponsorship, Thomas Bagel Thins is giving me airfare, hotel, race entry, and a travel stipend. I’ll be blogging on their Facebook page and my Facebook page.
Fun, huh? Tina is running the race, too! I can’t wait – I’m going to try to organize a big NYC meet-up, too!
Lunch:
Whole wheat bun with hummus:
And a huge salad with spinach, goat cheese, leftover Roasted Carrots and Kale, and tomatoes. Mmmm.
Annnnd – I’m off!
Have you had the same haircut for years or are you fearless and always mixin’ it up?
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Love the new do!
Super pretty! My GOTR girls thought I was 15! Haha… uh… no girls… I’ll be 21 in April. 
Congrats on the new race! You’ll be amazing!
Love the new do!! But I actually think you look younger
Ahhh! Dammit. LOL
I agree! Love it!
Yess I love love it Caitlin! It really matches you, and I feel like you can style it in more eclectic ways with bangs
It makes you look a little bit younger, but somehow MORE professional even. 
I am a long time reader but I think this might be my first time commenting. Sorry. I love your hair!! It looks gorgeous and fresh! The bangs look really good on you too!! I change my color all the time and I’ve had short and long hair. Right now it’s long and I’m loving it. It’s naturally curly and my curls look better when it’s long. Enjoy your new look!! Get headbands that will help keep your bangs out of your face.
Very cute. The color looks completely different, but I assume that’s the lighting. I just cut like 5 or 6 inches off my hair, so I know what you mean about it feeling short. When I wash my hair, it’s SO weird. And, workouts are going to be a challenge for sure. That’s actually the first thing I said after “I love it!”
Exciting news!
I got bangs in October and loved them, however grew them out. Growing them out is a huge pain so since you look awesome with bangs, rock them for as long as you can!
I LOVE the new hair!! I have bangs too and just bobbyclip them back when I’m working out. And that is very exciting news!!! I’ve been waiting to hear more for HLS so hopefully soon
LOVE the haircut! it looks awesome on you!
I have the same bangs and it’s no problem to pin them back for running. It’s a great look for you!
One day in my dreams I’d like to get sponsored for a race too
you’ll love the women’s half! I ran it last year and had a great time
Love the new haircut! And rock on to the partnering with the Thomas company. yum, yum!
You’re welcome for the support for OB! I’m all over it promoting up here and getting the word out as best I can. What I was thinking with OB for the GOTR service project, and I think the other Jersey school who wanted to use that idea too, was to beautify bathrooms in the school with Operation Beautiful notes…staff bathrooms and kids bathrooms to promote the message of being positive. In my district we have a k-1 school and a 3-8 school, so I was thinking we could put the post it note displays all over the bathrooms at both schools. Not only would students and faculty see it everyday as a reminder to be proud of who you are, etc., but both buildings are used everyday after 4:30 for outside school activities-such as rec teams, graduate school meeting places for class, PTO programs-so also everyone in the community would see this message of OB as well. =) Hoping to pull it all together here to send in for your other blog. Thanks, Caitlin!
How exciting!!
And I LOVE your haircut! I frequently am told I look around 17 (I’m 22) so I TOTALLY understand that one.. it gets old.
Love the new look! I just bobby pin my bangs back or whip everything up in a hot mess of a headband. And congrats on the awesome news!
I like the new haircut! I got short bangs in November and I’ve been growing them out, but I kind want to go back to them. I hadn’t had bangs since 5th grade!
Congrats on the bagel/1/2 marathon sponsorship – a bagel/PB/chia seeds is one of my favorite pre-run meals.
I love your new hair! I don’t think it makes you look older, but it’s a good look.
What’s wrong with looking young? We’ve gotta cherish it.
Sassy! I love it! And good luck with the half!
I finally have one that works for me and I stick with it. It grows out nicely. The bangs look great on you and work with your face. For workouts, try a thick headband. Lululemon has a purple one that I got and love…love…
I love the new cut! It is super cute. Also, you said HLS 2012 – I thought one was in the works for this year?
Oops, typo. It’s 2011.
I’m running that Half Marathon too!!! It’s going to be awesome and I’m really looking forward to it.
Your hair looks great!
Love the new haircut, it looks great!
Your haircut looks so hot!! I LOVE it
I really like the new hair do- very cute! A headband or just a clip helps me keep my bangs out of my face during a workout.
LOVE your hair!! Gorgeous and sophisticated. It totally suits you! I would love to have bangs, but I have a HUGE cowlick!
Your hair looks great! Honestly, I prefer shorter hair on me, but I am growing it out to donate. I love having bangs, so I constantly chop mine off. I can’t wait to get mine chopped off.
Congrats on the partnership with Thomas!
I’m not sure it makes you look older, but I LOVE the enw bangs on you!! Looks so pretty
And don’t worry, I get people guessing that I’m 15 all the time lol.
Love the hair! Bangs are why they make sweaty bands and bondibands, right? So excited for your opportunity with the race.
Yay I am doing this race too and would love a blogger meet up!
Not sure how hilly the DC half is but just a warning, Central Park has lots of hills and we have to run them twice because the course is two loops in Central Park!
I love the bangs! You look beautimous! I always get bored with my hair but no matter how much I try to change it…it always ends up looking the same! I’m like a cartoon character. This ‘do is permanently drawn on my head.
Love the bangs! Represent!
I think it really changes your look! I need a haircut so badly, but wayyy too busy right now. I’ll shoot for April or May, ha ha.
I had bangs for a while and normally user snap pins to keep them on top of my head during workouts. I hate having wet hair in my face!
To get the clip to hold the bangs, you might need to twist them in a bunch before clipping.
your hair looks fab!
LOVE the new hair, seriously! I rarely comment on blogs but had to tell you that because I am seriously loving the change.
Bangs look great on you!! And I can’t wait to hear what your GOTR troop thinks.
I am always tempted to try out bangs but then I get scared at the last minute and just get my usual haircut.
I actually have like the same exact hair cut, and I just use a few clips to pull them back when running. It really is no big deal and they look awesome!
I love the new haircut!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the ‘do! I changed it up a bit this year as well
Your hair looks great Caitlin!! You should just wear your “I run for beer” headband to keep your bangs back during your workout!
Very exciting about the race, maybe I will come and cheer! Love the bangs too, I am a big fan of bangs. Just wear a workout headband and you should be fine during exercise.
Come cheer! I’ll be there cheering!
OK then I will!
Yay I love you guys!
Love love love the new haircut! I definitely think it gives you a more mature look.
Congrats on the new Thomas blogging gig
I have had the same haircut for my entire life. Blah. Lol
I think you look a little younger but it looks really nice! I wish I could have bangs like that but my hair is curly and things would get weird lol.
Love the new haircut! It doesn’t make you look older but more grown-up, if that makes sense. I have bangs, and I always just pin them back into a bit of a ‘pouf’ on the top of my head. Or use a headband.
Congrats on your partnership with Thomas, going to read your post for them right now!
So much exciting stuff! First of all, the hair looks divine. Rock it, girl. Secondly, yay for NYC! I’ll be out there cheering on all the runners and will definitely keep an eye out for you!
Your haircut is beautiful! I think it’s so classy and stylish. Bold move and I like it! Also, congratulations on teaming up with Thomas!
Bah, I have had the same haircut for years. In my defense, I have really fine hair and it looks awful long or short, so at my shoulders it stays. That said, I LOVE your bangs. I don’t know whether I think they make you look younger or not. Pin them back during workouts with small bobby pins or use a head wrap and you’ll be good to go!
It looks great! Please let us know what works best when running though!
I think that the bangs are great!
You look great with your new do! I love the bangs on you.
WoW! I would love to be sponsored for a race in New York because a) a free race is awesome and b) its New York!!! Have fun and can’t wait to read about it.
Your bangs are, excuse the pun, BANGING! They look really great – they’re really flattering for your face shape. I’m a lifelong bang addict (right down to snipping ‘em myself on more than one occasion, haha) and I think everyone looks better with a little somethin’ somethin’ hanging down at the top of your face!
OMGGGGGGG I LOVEEEEEEE your bangs!! They are SO AWESOMESAUCE!! I def think you look older.
Cute, cute!
Love the new do! I never get the same haircut twice, because unfortunately I get my haircuts few and far between. As far as the bangs while working out. The pouff is my go to.
Looks hair looks amazing!
Meant – your hair looks amazing!!
I love your new cut! It looks gorgeous on you!
Yay I’m running the Fitness half too! My first race
And I LOVE the bangs!
Love love the new haircut and color!
As a first-time half marathoner (my race in in May) I’m struggling to figure out the best pre- and post-run snacks. I find myself starving now that I’m running more, but I don’t want to overdo it on calories. You’ve probably written on this before, but any suggestions would be wonderful
Love the bangs!
Love the bangs! I used to have bangs, but after a while, they just got so hard to maintain – my hair is thick & fussy. My summer campers usually think I’m either 15 or 30, once they asked me if I was married & one of the campers in a different camp was my child. Uh, no!
love the bangs! i have side bangs and definitely use bobby pins and headbands to keep my hair out of my face during workouts
Someday you’ll appreciate the fact that you appear younger than you are. For now, I like the new haircut. Also, looking forward to following you on the bagel-thins page. I can’t eat them now (gluten issues) but I used to like them.
Hottie!
I think your new haircut looks amazing! Very polished, nicely done
love the haircut! especially the bangs! super cute!
Love the bangs!!
Keep us updated on the NYC meet up.
I may be actually able to go!!
Love the new cut! Would love to be part of the NYC meet-up as last time some work stuff came up. Be prepared for hills, the half (which I have run the past two years but decided not to pay the entry fee this year) is just over two loops of central park and its hill, the DC half the weekend before will seem flat in comparison. Good luck at both! I will be running DC half to pace a friend who is running the full.
Oh man, so one big hill twice or rolling hills the entire time?
It’s 2 loops of the park, plus a little extra. The west side of the park is all rolling hills (I think there are 3 or 4 hills in a row), there is 1 medium hill on the east side and then 1 gigantic steep hill up top (Harlem Hill). It’s a tough course, but the park is pretty.
Love the new ‘do, I have been debating bangs for the past 6 months. You may have convinced me to take the plunge:)
Love the new bangs! You’ll get used to pinning them back!
I keep my hair the same until I damage it so badly I have to change it. One time I dyed my hair fluorescent orange, accidentally of course, and I had to cut a good 6 inches off to save it.
Oh, such a cute cut! I have had super short hair and super long, and like to change it up a bit now and again. Oh, and I am 32, but still get asked “So, what high school do you go to?” LOL I just look at the person dumbfounded and tell them I haven’t been to a high school in 14 years. It’s not so bad, though. I’d rather look too young than too old. Rock the young look as long as you can.
Although I never comment I am a long time reader and SUPER excited to hear you are running the race in NYC because I am too! Do you have to have a blog to be a part of the meet up (if you end up organizing one)? I would love to be a part of it
No! You can just be you
I hope you come! I’ll post more deets closer to the date.
Love the new haircut–very stylish!
I think the haircut doesn’t make you look older, but it is definitely more updated! Not that you were out of date before though!
I have curly hair so that makes it a little difficult to change things up especially since I’m way to lazy to straighten it every day!
your new cut looks amazing on you!
Your haircut looks so cute!! I love it!
Your hair look stunning – super chic! Small change, big difference!
I will echo one of the earlier comments re: curly hair …..so hard to change because I need it to be a certain length so it is weighed down and doesn’t make me look like orphan Annie.
Hahah do you have red, curly hair??? If so, awesome.
Lookin good lady!
Hah! I had a Thomas Bagel Thin for breakfast.
I go a few years long and then drastic chop. Repeat. And repeat. haha
Love the bangs! I’m getting my hair cut next week and am looking for a change.
Love the new hair! You don’t necessarily look older, but you definitely look trendier. Did you change your color too or is that just the lighting?
Also, running with bangs= headbands are your friend!
Caitlin was the Headband Queen in 5th and 6th gredes.
LOVING your bangs! Totally cute. But, you look beautiful either wa! But it’s a nice change. Fun!
Great haircut! It’s a good update to your look without changing it too much.
I love the bangs! I go through this debate before every haircut…whether or not to get them because they are a pain while working out. It’s nothing a few cute headbands can’t cure. I think I’m going this weekend to trim up and (maybeee) take the bang plunge. Bangs = awesomesauce.
Do it!!
Your haircut looks awesome–I love the side sweep bangs! I have extremely curly hair so bangs aren’t for me, and I tend to keep my ‘do pretty much the same. I did get a very dramatic haircut in September, though, and it took me months to get used to it. I even had to run with my hair down for a while because it was too short for a ponytail or bun!
GIRL, YOU LOOK HOT!
Love the new hair!!
Love the new hair. It’s got much more definition and style!
I change my hair all.the.time. I love experimenting with new cuts and color. I get bored so easily!
I LOVE your hair Caitlin!!!! It looks gorgeous! And congrats on the Thomas Bagel Thins opportunity too – I saw it on Tina’s blog this morning too and it sounds exciting!
LOVE the new hair!! It does look much more sophisticated. But don’t feel bad, I get asked all the time what year of high school I’m in or told that I look 12. Then again, our looks may come to our advantage when we’ll actually want to look 10 years younger!
Lookin’ good, Caitlin!
I love your hair!!!! I think you look the same, but a more grown up look! You rock it!
OMG…how weird…In an hour, I am heading off to get my first haircut in a year….and I am thinking about trying bangs like yours, for the first time ever! Spooky!
My co-worker suggested I get layers and bangs last night when we were discussing it, and I was feeling kind of afraid of the bangs, but looking at your cut, maybe I will give them a try. You look great!
SQUEEEE that is SO EXCITING!!!! Congrats, girl!
And holy cow, I am always SO so scared of getting my haircut (haven’t had an actual cut in yeeeeears, only trims!) Curly hair is so tricky, and i just don’t trust people other than my homegirl up in Cincinnati. So I haven’t really had a real cut since I’ve lived there… 7 years now! That being said, I have to ask, where oh WHERE did you get your awesome new do?!? I LOVE IT!!!!!
You need to go to Salon 42 and ask for Jason. He is awesome. Seriously the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten. All the CLT girls go to him.
Looked ‘em up on the web. Looks awesome! I’m totally doing it. Thaaanks for the tip!!
Its cute!! Although it definitely looks darker, which i like! you should die it
The NYC half sounds amazing!
**I meant dye
I love your hair…very cute…although I think it makes you look even younger! haha! But that is a good thing!!
I love your hair!! I’m getting mine cut in a week and I can’t wait!
your hair looks great! it suits your face really well. and it looks so much more healthy, too! personally, i lovelovelove changing it up. i love change of any kind, especially when it comes to hair and decorating (yeah, i’m weird
!). usually i chop off all my hair on a whim, let it grow back for two-ish years, play around with long hair for a second and then chop it all off again! it’s too much fun 
You were made for bangs! Totally the right look for you.
Love the cut! I know you said it was the lighting that made it look like you had dyed it darker, but the dark shade totally suits you and I think you should go dark!! =)
Your hair looks GREAT. Love the bangs! Definitely more “mature”
i LOOOOOVE your new ‘do!!!!! =)
3 Things: 1. I LOVE your haircut (it looks fabulous) 2. CONGRATS on running with Tina in that run-such fun!! 3. LOVE your lunch, seriously, that looks amazing! What a happy day for you
The cut looks great on you! You still look younger than 27, but that’s a good thing! I read about that half marathon in the latest Fitness magazine. Is it only in NYC though?
I’m not sure if it’s a series or not, actually!
LOVE the bangs! I’m thinking about getting mine back!
Love the hair cut! You still look ypung but trust me, that is a good thing!! Contests on the race sponsorship.
That is supposed to say congrats. The iPad auto corrected me
I am uber jealous (you should try to use uber as much as you can, it’s fun) that you’re in the More half. I’ve run it the past two years (2 years ago it was my first half and now I’ve done over 10 halves and two marathons, sorry, a little I heart myself action going on now, I’m done)but wasn’t sure if I could do it this year with my whole wedding coming up and whatnot, and then the race sold out! Boo. Does Thomas’ want a local to race for them?
no hotel or airfare required. Two years ago it was over 90 degrees and last year it rained the whole time, so this year, it should be just right! You’ll have fun! Oh, and I’m all about goody stay put headbands for bangs, but you gotta find the right ones so they don’t slip.
We should tots make uber happen.
I also appreciate using “heart” as a verb. For example,
“I heart racing, it’s uber fun.” I’ve been using it since college, and one would think it’s something I would grow out of. Let’s just pretend I’m not 30 years old now.
I heart racing, it’s uber fun, and getting a medal is awesomesauce.
New hair! Thats so exciting! It looks great and motivates me to finally cut mine!
You look gorgeous – love the new look!
Welllll blurg, I was debating whether or not to say anything about this, but it’s still kind of bothering me. I’m having trouble not thinking there is something a little weird about the “bagel thins” sponsorship of a women’s race. If you are going to be running a half marathon, shouldn’t you at least be eating a regular bagel? I just don’t feel like this is something they would market to men, and especially not something they would market to men who are runners. If you are badass enough to get out there and run a half, I think there’s something a little demeaning about associating this with something that is akin to dieting.
I agree. It’s great and very generous that they are sponsoring the half, but it doesn’t seem like there is anything especially “healthy” about the bagel thins except that they are low calorie.
Thanks girls for adding your thoughts. I will definitely keep this in mind for future sponsorships. And as usual, THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and letting me know how you feel in a mature way
Buuuut I do want to say that as far as packaged bread products goes, Bagel Thins are pretty healthy! No artificial sweeteners, 5 g of protein, and 5 g of fiber. I think they’re a good alternative for a lot of people who might otherwise choose a less healthy product. And honestly, the company and people who work with them are great.
I think the haircut is great! Congrats on being sponsored! That’s wonderful!
As far as haircuts go, I generally like to mix things up. A few years ago I had really long hair, then cut off 8 inches to have a shorter bob style cut. It was longer in the front and shorter in the back and I added honey colored highlights to my dark brown hair. I love a new cut and color! It makes me feel like a new person!
Love the new hair style!!!
Caitlyn, The bangs look great,this photo reminds me of a picture of your mother. A huge resemblance. Love you.
Love you too Johnny.
Your new hair is WAY TOO CUTE! Love it! I’m always too scared to cut mine too much. I’m not sure if the bangs make you look any older though. You still look pretty young.
the new look is fabulous, Caitlin!
and… Jason always says I look younger when I have bangs… I kinda think you do too…
Yay for an NYC meet-up! Can’t wait to watch the big race!
I love the new haircut! I don’t think it changes how old you look, but it’s definitely sophisticated
The bangs look awesome!!!! I’ve had bangs on and off for years, most recently off, and I’m thinking I have to go back to bangs! On looking like you’re 18….that’s a good thing!
I love the new do! It’s not a drastic change but definitely a nice little change. I’ve always been super conversative with my haircuts. I think I’ve had the same layers for 10 years now
what kind of hummus do you usually buy? It always looks so good and cream.
That’s Sabra and I also like Roots!
It’s looks great! But I don’t think it makes you look older
I feel your pain on that one. I’m about to turn 29 (march 17!) and I often get people saying I look like I’m 18.
I love the new ‘do! I had long hair my entire life and gave it to locks of love when I was 18 and heading off to college… then kept it short for years (because it’s SO much easier to take care of that way!!). I recently grew it out and then chopped it again for locks of love =). It is, after all, JUST hair. And I’m not using it, so someone else can
Love your haircut. Mind if I steal it? I grew my hair out for my wedding last year, after wearing it short forever. I’m liking it long but I have no idea what to do with it style wise.
Steal away!
Oooo, love it! I didn’t realize how dark your hair is. I love that too. You don’t look younger or older, you look like you only better.
I LOVE the new look! I’m not sure which way you look older, but the new ‘do is definitely cute and updated!
Love your bangs! I don’t think it makes you look older or younger – just different – a great different!
Love it!
Cute hair!! Also, so excited you are coming to NYC! I did the More/Fitness half last year and PR’ed – it’s a great race!
Wow. Congrats on getting a pr at the race last year! The weather was brutal.
Yes major congrats! My sneakers felt like they weighed 50 pounds each from all the pouring rain. It was so windy and cold.
Oh god, I hope it’s not raining this year…
When I had short hair, I changed my haircut every 3-6 months! Now that they are long, I just want them to stay like this
. No new haircut for at least 2 years.
The new haircut looks awesome!
I so wish I could run that race. I’m in a catch 22. I can’t run it this year because it’s during the school year (I’m a teacher). I probably can’t run it next year because I won’t have any money…going back to school.
Some day though! Good luck on the race!
Congrats on the sponsorship! Get ready for the Central Park hills! They’re lots of…fun!
Cute hair!
I have had different variations on a theme but long-ish, straight, and blond is what i always go back to.
Oh my goodness, your hair looks SO stellar! I love it!
I actually just cut about 8 inches off my hair and added bangs, so I know that oh-my-god-where’d-my-hair-go feeling. And as for working out, I actually adore it because I bobby-pin those suckers back and then afterward, wabam! They just right back into place sweat-free. Super awesome you have to work out and go some place quickly!
I love the new haircut! It makes such a big difference!!!!!! It looks awesome!
I have had the same haircut for 11 years – straight and long, and last Saturday I went and got 6 inches cut off and bangs to boot. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. I feelt like a new woman! Your new haircut looks GREAT!
Your look beautiful! I love your new hair cut!
ALso, I wish there a all women’s race here. I think that would be amazing! I can’t wait to hear about it!
I love your hair!
I am currently planning my next big hair change
Love the haircut! Definitely more mature! I get the same thing–especially if I am running around town doing errands after the gym, with my hair in a ponytail and no makeup on, people ask me where I go to school–high school! They are shocked when I tell them I am 30 and show my wedding ring. I guess we’ll appreciate it more in 10-20 years, right?
Oh, and I would love to meet up in NYC if that happens! That is exciting!
I agree with some of the other commenters, love the new hair cut but I do think it makes you look younger. But that’s a good thing!! I’m constantly told I don’t look my age and I’m okay with it, I think it just means that you take great care of yourself
Great haircut, it does make you look younger, but not teenage younger. I need a cut SOON.
Love your new haircut, it makes you look more mature and put together! Plus, the shorter length makes it look a lot fuller! I just cut my hair short, gotta change it up sometimes
LOVE your new look! The best way to combat bangs in the face when working out is def head bands. Pref the kind that has the rubbery stuff on the inside (lulu’s work well, but a little pricey) so it doesn’t slip off while you’re running or what have you.
oooh the new ‘do’ looks fantabulous!
Love, love, love your hair! It looks great, Caitlin! And I’m also one of the many NYC’ers (though I’m originally from Salisbury, NC) who would love to meet up! Please keep us posted.
Love your haircut! It’s super trendy with the bangs! And I get the “you look young thing” all the time! My little cousin told me I look like an adolescent the other day! LOL!
va-va-voom on the hair cut! Looks great.
Congrats on the race and the Bagel THins partnership, that is awesome!
It looks fantastic! Nice FRINGE (have never understood the American term “bangs” – but your bangs rock!)
Change the profile pic on the home page to the new one!
Oh fringe sounds way cooler.
Does your Hub say “fringe” too, or is he completely Americanised?
He says he thought fringes and bangs were different things… LOL. Men.
I like the new haircut. I don’t know that it makes you look any older (or rather more your age). I still think you look the same age. But honestly, I’m not sure that one could reasonably look older/more mature in work-out clothes unless you want to get crafty with make-up. And plus you’re a petite female as well, right? Petites always tend to look young. Typically, I find that business clothes or at least “casual chic” are what make people look their age.
And for what it’s worth, I think your husband looks the same age as you. So if you guys are in fact young-looking, at least you are young-looking together
(P.S. I think people’s perception of what people should look like for a certain age is skewed by TV/the media much like they do with our perception of beauty. Remember when Luke Perry was playing a teenager on 90210? Or Tom Welling a 15 yr old on Smallville? Ridiculousness!)
I totally agree with the tv scewing people’s perception of age! It’s ridiculous that 30something actors are playing teens.
PS – Caitlin the bangs are super cute! Can’t wait to cut my hair on Friday!
Oh man I think you are prob right about TV characters!
The bangs look really good. You definitely look 27!
Congrats on the sponsorship & Good Luck on the More Half Marathon. I actually considered that as my next half but decided to do the 13.1 race in Queens the day before.
The new cut looks good on you! Bangs are always a great way to bring out a ‘new’ face! I’m stuck the other way around though, I’ve got bangs for 5 years now and am trying so hard to grow them even again – if only my hair wasn’t so uncooperative!
I LOVE your new haircut! Both were good but this one just has a bit more life, it’s more exciting.
I change my hair in fall and spring! last fall I chopped off about 7 or 8 inches – made a big difference that I don’t think I was ready for. I’m growing it back now and it’s a bit awkward.
Your hair looks amazing!
Enjoy your new ‘old’ look.
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You look super cute. You do look very young but when you’re 50 you’ll love it! I’m the same way and that’s what I always tell myself
Super fun on the Thomas Bagel Thins. I am obsessed with their bagels. SO GOOD.
I love it! But You look younger haha so maybe not what you were going for
It looks really fresh though (:
Love the haircut! I feel like everyone is getting them lately, including me! I’m going this afternoon but I never do ANYTHING fun. I’m too much of a wimp!
Love the cut!!!
Your kids probably just think you look young because you act young–which is a good thing in my book! Anyway, you look beautiful. Enjoy the sassy new hair!
Thanks Kate
The bangs look great! I have longish side-swept bangs too – just bobby pin ‘em back when working out for sure.
I had the same hair-do for years and years and I recently just started trying new things about a year ago. I’ve finally found a length that I like and its alot shorter than I ever thought I’d be comfortable with. I think your new ‘do is definitely sophisticated. I’d love to see you go shoulder length though.
I’ve had the same haircut for years! A little past shoulder length, parted on the side, long bangs- I need a change
I love your bangs!
Your new look is lovely, soft, and just a bit sexie
. Yes, it’s very, very, hard for me to change my hair style. As you know – you talked me into a new one in 1997 and it is now the “old” one I was wearing up until this year! Color is an easier change for me though. How sweet and dear of you to note in your blog that we would be going to NYC together for a daughter mom weekend. I CAN’T WAIT – BIG APPLE HERE COMES TENNESSEE GIRL…..
Yay! You’re so cute.
lol sexie
I love the new hair! Much more grown up cut.
LOVE the new haircut! Definitely more racy and more mature
It looks awesome! I’m slightly jealous as I’ve been really into bangs recently, but since I have wavy hair that I don’t blow dry I don’t think it would work on me. I tend to keep my hair the same, because I tried a whole bunch of stuff many years ago and now I know what I like. And I wouldn’t feel bad about looking 10 years younger, it’s uh, better than the other way around!
Stunner! Your hair looks gorgeous!
I love how it looks darker in that lighting too! I always want to try something new, but then I chicken out. I think it’s time for me to do it though! 
I always keep the same thing! I wish I had more ambition and confidence to do something different- go darker or super short. But, I guess I just go with what’s most comfortable. You look gorgeous, by the way!
I LOVE the new haircut – you look gorgeous! The bangs are long enough to easily pin back for workouts, or just wear a headband to keep them out of your face
I’d love to have bangs again, but my naturally curly hair + humid TX weather makes it pretty much a terrible idea. Sigh…
I LOVE the bangs!
Congrats on the Thomas’s gig! I hope you’ll have time for a meet-up when you’re in NYC, it would be great to connect in person
My hair has been all one length since…forever? I think my entire life. I really don’t mind it. Sometimes I wear it halfway up, most of the time I wear it in a ponytail, and rarely I’ll wear it all the way down. I just really don’t care about my hair! Although I have to say your haircut is super cute!
I’m always carded for everything and asked how I’m liking high school. (I’ll be 28 in a couple of months!) I say, good for me, I definitely don’t need to look older.
LOVE the hair. Bangs are definitely an adjustment, but bobby pins are awesome even for those days you don’t want to blow dry them. I went crazy and did completely blunt bangs for a couple of months; they were cute but such an annoyance to grow out. Side bangs are much more my thing. The More/Fitness half is going to be my first race ever. I’m from NY and I’m so excited to run it in Central Park!
Oh I am so excited that you are running it too. I didn’t know it was in Central Park!
I’m nervous about the Central Park hills, plus you have to do the loop twice. I’ve been training on the treadmill and I had this lofty 2-hr goal in mind. Every time I hear mention of the hills I close my ears and imagine a nice flat course.
Ah I was going to sign up for that race– GOOD LUCK.
and I’m obsessed with the new hairdo. Very sophisticated!
Do it!!!
I love getting haircuts! My hair is always shorter (above the shoulder) but I like trying new things for a fun change.
I love your new ‘do! I personally think everyone looks better with bangs.
Your hair is cute, but you still look pretty young- I’ve been told we should enjoy it while it lasts. I hate getting hair cuts! And I love those bagels too, fewer carbs but still really good.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bangs! I used to have bangs but let them grow out primarily because when I would go workout they got in my way. After seeing yours thought – I want to go get them cut back again! You look great!
Cute haircut! I love the look of side swept bangs, but I hate how I have to blow dry them when I wash my hair. It’s such a bother!
Also congrats about the race! That’ll be so fun to go to NYC with your mom.
Aaahh! I love the haircut! Super cute! And even though it’s just the lighting I love the darker color, you should consider it!
I just pin my bangs back usually or wear a headband! That is so fun they are paying for you to go to NYC and run the race..jealous!!
I love the new haircut! And the bangs are super sassy. I have bangs of similar length and you’d think they’d get in the way during working out, but it’s not too bad. Just pin them back, or french braid them and pin them. (I braid them even when I’m not working out and don’t want them on my face–it looks cute!) Just another thought.
Looks great, you do look more sophisticated.
I recently got a much different haircut. I literally went in there and asked to look older! I am 25 and people always think I am 18 too. I was very pleased with the results!
I love that a post about getting bangs drove nearly as many comments as when you write posts about serious, controversial topics like Michael Vick, natural birth control, etc. hahaha I must chime in with the “the bangs look awesomesauce” crew! Hope your GOTR chicas approve of your new ‘do.
Hahah I love this comment.
I LOVE the new ‘do! Looks awesome on you! I had this ‘do once, no prob on the working out, just use a bobbypin to pin them back.
So cool that you’re taking your mum along to NY with you – and strange that she’s never visited before! I know that the US is a BIIIIIIIIIG country, but I’m amazed when people haven’t visited iconic/ “must see” locations that are relatively close to home (obviously I have a different take on this because I’m from England, now live in New Zealand and did a lot of travelling befoe moving here).
Still, you’ll probably be as entertained as I was when I tell you that when I moved from the Midlands up to Leeds, I met grown-up people who had never been to London – a 2.5 hour train ride away. And it’s London – a place that people visit from all over the world!
Would love to do the NY half. I haven’t been to NY since the week before Sept.11 happened, which was a strange experience… we went to Central Park but I certainly wasn’t fit enough to run in those days (I’m older but fitter now – have just managed my first 3 x half marathons in 4 months!). Hope you and MomHTP have a great time – is she running too?
If there was a 5K or so, maybe she would be running! But I don’t think she’s emotionally or physically ready for a 13.1
Ha ha ha – I STILL don’t think I’m either emotionally or physically ready – I just drag myself around and am amazed that I actually complete it!
I love the haircut! Definitely Awesomesauce!
It screams sophisticated author. 
Congratulations on the partnership with Thomas Bagel Thins – what a wonderful opportunity for you!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the hair!! Much as I desire to have side-swept bangs like that, I can’t pull it off. I’ve tried twice and have finally learned my lesson!! BUT it looks awesome on you and definitely more mature in a very good way.
i love it, the bangs are INCREDIBLE.
Your new haircut looks awesome and totally looks like it fits you. I don’t mind trying new haircuts and new colors, what I dont like is getting a new stylist because my stylist moved out of the state without telling me or maybe even any of her clients after cutting my hair for 3 years. Grr!
Anyway, definitely looks great!
awesome! I’d do more fun races too if they were paid for including travel, food, etc! You deserve it…you are a great inspiration and have a natural following!
I just popped on your blog today and was like: “…wow, is that Caitlin?” You look great!
I’m late to the game, but your hair looks fabulous! I love your bangs!!
I have had pretty similar hair for a while now…chin – shoulder length a-line cut. But one time a stylist accidentally gave me a super pixie cut (she even used an electric razor on my neck) and I was too scared to tell her stop so I ended up with a really intense boy cut. But I ended up liking it so much I kept it for four years! But growing it out was suuuuuch a pain, I don’t think I’ll do it again.
I have been wanting to try bangs for years, but I am such a chicken!!! Yours look so nice, so I might have to suck it up and go for it! I just worry that they will be a lot of work (I am a brush and go kind of girl … no blow-dryer or products).
I am told all the time that I do NOT look like I am turning 26 in May! Can I just say that you rock your bangs?! Sadly my bangs make me look younger.
Also, I really can’t wait to start reading your blog more since it was recommended to me by a fellow vegetarian friend! I know you have a million followers and comments, but I don’t have any followers yet, so if you wouldn’t mind, would you follow me? I would love to get some feedback from people my own age with similar interests!
Hi Ashlie!
Off to check out your blog now
Are you on Twitter??
Thanks! Yes I am! Thanks for writing me back too! You have a lot of comments so it’s mean a lot that you wrote back!
My name on twitter is PaxEtLux!
Go REALLY short next time – you’d look so fab with a pixie cut!
I’m usually really tame but last time I told the hairdresser that I wanted my hair shorter and layered but beyond that it was up to her. I ended up with something I never would have asked for but I love. The only problem is that it doesn’t tie up anymore! I have invested in a lot of cute headbands for working out!
Your hair looks HEAPS more professional!!!!!!!!!!!! And it’s just so flattering to your face!!!
It’s a total win!
I love the new cut ~ so sophisticated, the bangs are a nice addition.
I am so super jealous of your bangs,the look is hot!
Even if it is the lighting,the darker color also looks so good on you.Seems you can do no wrong when it comes to hair.My hair,on the other hand,despises bangs,and refuses to co-operate when I cut them.
Your bangs look great!
I always debate whether to cut my bangs or grow them out, so I go through that rotation a couple times a year.
I love your new haircut! My hair looks just like your “before” picture right now. I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it – maybe bangs are the answer!
I absolutely LOVE your new hair, you have just the right forehead for bangs!
love the bangs!!!!! you said you were too nervous on monday – but they look great! maybe i need to finally go through with it now!
Love the bangs! I ALWAYS keep the same hairstyle. I got bangs a few times but they don’t really work on me and they drive me NUTS when I run.
Congrats on your sponsorship! That is awesome and a great opportunity!
love your new haircut! I am running the More Half Marathon too. Well it’s right in my backyard so why not? Good luck to you in the race!
Oh cool
I hope we can meet up!
Yes, let me know if you plan a meet up. My first GOTR coaches meeting is next week and our spring season starts in 2 weeks, so I am sure I will have some questions you might be able to help with. I’m really excited about coaching!
Caitlin-
you’re haircut is beautiful! I’ve been reading your blog for the past 2 years and it’s had such a positive influence on my life (I’m a senior in high school so this is definitely a point in my life where healthy image is important.) Keep up the good work
-Erin, age 18
Thank you so much Erin
I really appreciate this.
Love your new haircut Caitlin! The bangs definitely suit you. I just got bangs yesterday, too
Love the new look! I am growing my hair long as I’m in my 20′s… I figure that once I hit 30-35, I’ll have babies hanging off of me and the hair will become an obstacle. So for now, my cuts are just the bare minimum!
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and have always been interested when you talk about GOTR. I finally researched it a bit more yesterday and found out there is a chapter in my neighborhood, so I emailed to find out how I can volunteer. I haven’t heard of any activity so if not, I’m hoping to start one up myself! Thank you for inspiring me to do something better with my day while actually doing something I love!
Yay so glad you’re getting involved
I don’t think my hair has ever looked the same twice. I actually chopped it all off, shorter, shorter, and shorter a year ago and am in the process of growing it out for Pantene Beautiful Lengths in honor of my aunt, a breast cancer survivor! It’s a complete and total mess. My hair has never been longer than past my shoulders (or down to my chest I guess when I was younger) so this will be interesting. I have to get it long enough to make me happy so that when they cut it off I still have enough left. I’m going to grow it to just above my shoulders and then start counting to get to 8-10 inches. Wish me luck. Oh and we went to a high school play a couple weekends ago and the ticket person thought I was a high schooler. I’m 25. My husband is almost 30 … I mean, really?
LOVE the new haircut! and LOVE the mommy/daughter trip to NYC. I had such a good time when I visited with my mom.
Have fun
Hey Caitlin,
Your new do has inspired me. I pretty much have your old haircut currently ( which I’ve had longer than I’d like to admit) and I had been toying around with doing more shorter pieces in the front. Your before and after photos sealed the deal.
I figure if people can bring magazines to the hair salon to show what they want for a cut, why can’t I bring a blog picture.
Enjoy your new haircut!!
I love to cut my hair! A few months ago, I went from about your length hair, then I cut my own straight across bangs, then I got chin length hair (bob)and today I’m getting a choppy pixie cut!
Recently went for bangs myself…only I did it to look younger
Love it! Is your actual hair color closer to the way the lighting shows it in the first or the second? I assumed the first based on past pictures. Have you considering dying it, though? The color looks so deep and rich in the second that maybe going a couple shades darker would liven up your look even more.
Regardless, I love the cut. I can see it being annoyed with workouts, too, but meh, maybe it won’t be bad, and it’s totally worth it.
I think it’s kind of in-between the two shots, actually. I usually have it dark dark but its been fading – time for a dye job!
Thanks for the sweet comments.
If men used moisturizer, maybe their ladies wouldn’t always look so much younger than they do.
Actually, most guys I know wish they looked older, because nobody seems to take a man seriously until he’s at least 30.
I love my bangs! But they’re the straight-across kind, so they don’t bother me at all when I work out. I had worse trouble with hair in my face when I had it layered in the front. Might be time to resurrect your Bondi Bands, eh?
I don’t know if you look older/younger or what, but the bangs look great!
I like the bangs. I recently got blunt bangs (about 3 weeks ago) and totally regretted it because the rest of my hair wasn’t long enough. I was waiting for the rest of my hair to grow out a little longer before I got bangs but got impatient. Now I’m waiting for my bangs to grow out a little longer before I get a really drastic cut.
Oh and btw, don’t worry about the age thing. I just turned 28 but no one ever guesses my right now. I get everything from high school to about 21. Two years ago a woman refused to believe that I had been a few years out of university–she thought I was 17.
At least we’ll look fab when we’re old.
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