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Dorothy Hamill Admits 'I Hated My Short Hair' in Candid Interview

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Posted Feb 5th 2010 at 8:00AM  
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Dorothy Hamill after winning the Olympic gold medal on Feb. 4, 1976, and at an event in 2008. Photo: AP | Getty Images


Forever known for making the wedge bob as American as apple pie, 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist Figure Skater Dorothy Hamill caught up with StyleList as a lead up to the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, which begin on Friday, Feb. 12.

Hamill dishes on what she really thinks about her famous cut (hint: her mom made her do it), her best cold weather skincare tips and the secret behind her svelte figure. A mom of one daughter and a breast cancer survivor, she also candidly explains why the diagnosis was "a slap in the face," and what you can do to protect yourself.

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we3behappy1s, 2-08-2010, 11:00AM

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Dorothy has always had a problem with her mother. This is just another chance for her to get another jab in for the whole world to hear online.

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Asaman53, 2-08-2010, 11:02AM

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I didn't care about her hair. In 76 I was 23, and I was in lust. Very fond memories of watching her skate. The fact is, she is just as hot now.

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Fd, 2-19-2010, 9:51PM

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Great haircut

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Ron, 4-17-2010, 9:52PM

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Only short haircut that I ever REALLY liked on a woman! BUT, if she doesn't like it, why not grow it long? She would look awesome with long hair, even in her 50's.

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