I CHOPPED OFF MY HAIR!

[@halfdozenjays8120]

I love her mother in law’s response. “I love it!” Super supportive and loving. Joy your hair looks amazing.

[@LisaKoffler]

Prestin Hurshberry, different people have different tastes, and I wish Austin's father wasn't so mean about it!

[@barbvillarreal7440]

Austin Joy is pregnant again and caring for two precious little toddlers is alot of work. Shorter hair for your wife will be much easier for Joy to wash and style her hair. Joy is beautiful shorter hair or long hair. Please tell you wife that she is an amazing wife and mama. 👌🏻😁

[@christinekillen3852]

Yes! Do better Austin!

[@susanreid122]

"I don't hate it"???!!! Come on Austin, you're a better husband than this!! "You look beautiful" would have done if you really couldn't bring yourself to say Joy's hair is lovely. I would be upset if my husband said that to me after I got my hair done to be honest. Joy, your hair is gorgeous and I love the curl! Also looks cute up in a ponytail or clip. xxx

[@christinekillen3852]

exactly. I was so unimpressed with his words to her

[@annekennedy8127]

@@christinekillen3852 Yes, so typical a response from him....

[@Cubbies13579]

Yeah and some people saying give him a break it's 1am..no he still took the time to tell her it needed to be longer. And the IBLP father in law needed to still be in control by ratting out the surprise. It tells a lot imo.

[@sarahduhay5150]

@@Cubbies13579 That has nothing to do with Austin. In fact, he sounded snarky when he was relaying it to Joy.

[@LisaR2392]

@@Cubbies13579 wonder if he creeped on her all week…. the IBLP NEVER lets women grow up!

[@sandiemarie1]

Why did the father-in-law send Austin a picture? I’m confused, like joy couldn’t go get her haircut on her own, and her father-in-law was telling on her to her husband. This whole thing is just odd.

[@shawnamariebrown5241]

Exactly, that is a massive red flag!

[@valeriemoran842]

Totally agree. The father seems to have issues. He also refused to cooperate at the gender reveal party when Joy was have everyone choose boy or girl for the dart throwing. It's like: why are you being such a tool for Pete's sake???

[@artismyheart4886]

Joy’s father in law was once on a reality tv showed called “ the world’s strictest parents” you might be able to dig up some reruns here on KZbin.He’s not a warm and fuzzy kind of guy. Austin at least seems kinder than him.

[@ash3227]

Sounds like he’s saying “keep your wife in line”

[@mare8371]

Interesting that Austin’s parents are the ones who always babysit Joy, Austin’s kids. Never see JB, Michelle keep them.

[@pickypants9696]

Your shorter hair looks amazing, fun and so bouncy! I love it. I think your Father-In-Law and Austin acted like schmucks though! Why would he send pictures of your new style to Austin? That's not his place. Austin saying "I don't hate it"? How insensitive. He couldn't tell you were excited about it and loved it and been supportive? Ugh!!

[@ashala429]

I agree! To say “I don’t hate it” obviously means he doesn’t really like it. Idk maybe it was too late in the night and he was tired

[@emmadowns270]

Oh I thought it was joys dad that sent the picture?

[@sarahduhay5150]

Hmm. That was sinister!. The man is IBLP right? That is too involved. enough said! Even Joy was stunned and she's happy to read Jingers book? I think there's something amiss!

[@sarahduhay5150]

Austin didn't have to agree with it. As Joy did this of her own back without Austins approval, I don't think she needed his 100% approval neither to feel secure.

[@emmadowns270]

@@sarahduhay5150 she doesn’t need permission to cut HER OWN hair

[@bethanyg153]

It’s not short hair. It’s long hair just not Duggar length.

[@LisaKoffler]

It's medium-length hair - not too short or too long, just right!

[@haleywhitten1947]

All that matters is that YOU love it Joy! You look incredible 💜 Also super bummer that your father in law ruined the surprise 😑 I wish Austin gave more expression and enthusiasm toward you too, you deserve it. You’re a ray of sunshine

[@sackettfamily4685]

It was 1am after a long trip.....💤😏

[@amstergal]

I agree and was thinking exactly the same! Joy's name is so perfect for her!

[@jaimeclark2738]

He just got home and it was 1 am he was probably super tired

[@Motherhood2Menopause]

SOOOOO true !

[@rainsofhealing]

I think he was just super tired after traveling and being away. Also most men do love long hair, not that they don’t still love their women with shorter hair, they usually do. But if they had it their way, it would be long.

[@janicehousley4833]

Austin’s father is as mean as his reputation. He had no business sending a photo to Austin. Total control.

[@valeriemoran842]

He was uncooperative at the gender reveal party as well. Certainly hypocritical to claim you are a "Christian" yet repeatedly go out of your way to take away from someone's happiness. That guy would be a BIG P.I.T.A. to have as a FIL. It makes me sad to watch that. Joy and Austin deserve nothing but happiness

[@rachels6582]

His family was on World's Strictest Parents and yeah, his dad is not a nice guy. There's also a video somewhere on this channel where Gideon was sucking his thumb and Austin's father yanks his thumb roughly out of his mouth. Asshole behavior.

[@bygrace3113]

Wow, that's intrusive

[@LisaKoffler]

BOTH fathers are equally mean, and it's very sad that Joy-Anna and Austin have to deal with that!

[@neurodivercyndi]

Honestly, my heart hurt for Joy in this video. Her hair looks fantastic and she looks beautiful and she really deserved a kinder reaction.

[@christinekillen3852]

Yes! I'm glad someone else saw it... she kept asking him if he liked it.. hoping/fishing for some positive reinforcement but it didn't come.

[@sueholdener4135]

Austin is a man and they’re just stupid like that. IMHO.

[@LDF1218]

Yeah, that was kind of rude. I think she looks beautiful and the short hair looks good on her.

[@rachelleh5237]

I don't think he was hateful on purpose I just think he likes longer hair. My husband is hard to say that I am pretty or whatever but he shows me a loving behavior and maybe Austin is like that. Men are men and they just don't get it sometimes that we need to hear that we are beautiful and hear praise sometimes. But they can show their feelings more than say that sometimes. It hurts as a woman not to hear that stuff. But it is also good to know true love comes through actions too

[@jlynnshow5923]

He wasn't unkind. He probably just need a sec to absorb it. He's never seen her with shorter hair.

[@AGomoljak]

“I don’t hate it.” 🤦‍♀️ Who says that?! He should have told her she looks beautiful no matter how she wears her hair. Even if he prefers it longer, that was a jerky reaction. 👎

[@heidineis7242]

My husband said the exact same thing when I first cut my lions mane. It wasn't short short either. During the days of covid I went short short because the PPE was so hot.

[@marshaanis4057]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on how someone's marriage should be. He only voiced his true feelings. Was he supposed to be fake?

[@AGomoljak]

@@marshaanis4057 not fake. Just nice.

[@4leafclover0519]

Your hair is beautiful!

[@jenniferkennedy5410]

Everyone has their own language in their marriage. How about this, it was 1 am, he was just getting off work and tired..His wife did not seem so bothered by his reaction soo. Take that into consideration as well.

[@jaymielee1110]

Congrats on your shorter wavy curls. Looks very cute and bubbly. Hope Austin and the kids love it. Excited for weekly vlogs. God bless.

[@nancyreichenbach2938]

All the Duggar ladies are very pretty. Good genes! Your hair is stunning!

[@AnotherTruth]

I absolutely love your look! Just beautiful ! Your hair is healthy and fresh and I’m glad you did what you wanted to do! Your hair is gorgeous! I’m just disappointed Austin didn’t just tell you how beautiful you are up front. I know he has his preferences but he should have been more emotionally supportive of you and understand that long hair is difficult to maintain and that pregnancy is difficult so having fun and easy hair to take care is better for you.

[@laurajackson2429]

Perfectly said!

[@debbiewoods4232]

I agree 100%. It's such a huge decision to cut inches off your hair! I disappointed on Austin's reaction. It looks amazing Joy!

[@ysoldeclaireduffy7344]

Totally agree with that..I have hair over my bum and I am pregnant with my 5th baby..I would love to cut it but I think granddad would Cry..I have always had longhair even when I cut it it was long..but Austin should have been more nice about it and been excited to see his wife with a new look..

[@angelmission]

Words can be crushing.

[@lindahaggard6416]

@Angel On A Mission I couldn't agree more! He literally hurt her heart with his words and demeanor. And words and actions DON'T GO AWAY and echo in your mind. She was so joyful and happy and you could tell she was lighthearted and playful and felt really pretty. That is a huge thing during a pregnancy and Austin "You stole that from her"!!!! Shame on you! I've loved following you as a couple but, Austin, you really messed up on this one!! I hope you can put back that song in her heart and happy smile on her face. Was she supposed to ask your permission? The most likely time for a woman to cut their hair is during pregnancy because it rejuvenates them.

[@laine7257]

Love your new hairstyle. Excited to see your family's weekly vlogs ☺️

[@sunshinegal4294]

You look beautiful! A new haircut can make one feel sooo good! I was excited to see some serious highlights. Lol! Oh and “short” hair, yours in my book is still long, but I get it. It was reeeeally long. Shorter or long you look great and have beautiful hair!

[@LisaKoffler]

It's NOT short, it's medium-length, and it looks so much better!

[@donnagilbert6995]

Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@robinsdog1]

I’m glad you had a cut and it looks beautiful. It’s still long and very attractive. Yay you.

[@johannedugas8385]

"I don't hate it" is not a compliment. Yours is the only opinion that matters.

[@rachelwalsh6116]

He also said it was cute

[@celestelawler587]

@@rachelwalsh6116 That was him backpedaling. I'm sure he realized how disappointed she was by his initial comment/reaction. And this was a poor attempt to atone for being insensitive.

[@lizzjohnston6960]

@@celestelawler587 especially since he knew she was getting a hair cut. He had time to mentally prepare for a change. He knows she was raised believing her hair is important in the eyes of god so of course she’d be nervous.

[@memye288]

@@lizzjohnston6960 "He knows"...lol if he truly thought that's how she'd feel, he would've said something more positive and supportive and not made it about him. He immediately stated what length HE would like it to be. Made it about himself. Bizarre.

[@ashleighbrown6651]

Joy, you are so adorable & strong! Please continue to break down those walls 🙏🏼

[@LittleBitOfLife]

You look fantastic, Joy!

[@carolinewestbrook1219]

Your hair is so cute, Joy!!! I love it!

[@The_One_and_Only996]

What matters is YOU like it! Your FIL should have minded his own business and Austin should have told you how beautiful you looked. Not his hair- not his choice

[@sarahduhay5150]

In other words, he should have just lied though his teeth and say that she look gorgeous with it!. No he's a Christian and we work with truth. He said it was cute and was kind enough to her in his words.

[@LisaKoffler]

I agree that Austin's father had NO business getting involved with Joy-Anna's decision to get her hair cut to medium-length! As for Austin, he doesn't HAVE to lie, he can just say: "Joy-Anna, I'm NOT used to medium-length hair, and I need some time to adjust to your new look, but you always look beautiful and I love you!" If I had a husband and he said that, I'd accept it and answer: "I love you, too!"

[@amykolstee5212]

Joy, it looks beautiful! That length is perfect!

[@tinabrandon459]

It’s absolutely LOVELY!!! I’m sorry Austin didn’t give you a better reaction. 😢 It made my heart cramp up for a second. I hope you continue to keep your hair how YOU like it!! ❤

[@tinabrandon459]

@Prestin Hurshberry rude

[@tabithaallen9361]

He was a jerk

[@aspenenglish4976]

I started watching you from the very first video and now you’re all grown up! You’re hair looks beautiful!! I love it! I’m really going to enjoy these weekly vlogs.

[@shirleyschutt3959]

You and me both

[@wendyjohnson2366]

Joy your new hair cut is cute! Knowing or watching you for ever it’s crazy you all have cut your hair short in the past few years but you all could pull off any style imo😊

[@LisaKoffler]

Wendy johnson, Joy-Anna's hair is NOT short, it's medium-length! It's the best hair length, because it has the most versatility!

[@janicehoward1769]

Your hair looks beautiful. The length will be much easier for you to manage. Don't quite understand Austin's concerns. Would he cut his hair and shave his beard if you suggested that to him? You all seem like a wonderful couple. Hair length should not be an issue.

[@feverishpinkmama]

You look gorgeous Joy!!

[@mindolaschmitt1171]

Looks amazing!! You're beautiful inside and out!!!!

[@deborahhopper2682]

Your hair is beautiful! You are glowing! Love and Prayers Always

[@jenniferstavely-alexander9995]

Your hair is beautiful Joy!

[@kathyhowell5631]

You have gorgeous hair, Joy! Simply stunning! ❤

[@dcamillecaster]

LOVE your new doo!!! You have a wonderful husband and you know his heart. Thank you for sharing your real moment with us!!!! I feel more connected because I got the same reaction from my husband and we laughed about it......it's only hair 😂🤣😭😂 You're Beautiful Joy 🥰

[@caradixon9247]

You look beautiful Joy!! I love the haircut and I love Austin's reaction! He's so honest but so sweet about it! Love your love!

[@Persida_]

Your hair is GORGEOUS! You look stunning!

[@kelleennordquist5697]

Holy cow, girl....you look GORGEOUS!!!

[@danamayberry254]

Love the hair style. The style looks good on you.

[@lisarobbins8413]

Looks great! Love this length on you

[@catherinebarlow3079]

Love your haircut joy suits you and am glad you decided to do weekly uploads as well

[@Scarleeann]

Im for sure gonna be seeing your vlogs Joy! You brighten people's day

[@ashleytay1763]

I love your hair Joy! You look so cute!! 💞

[@josienekeMattie]

I love it!! Looks so different and stunning on you

[@tinatullin879]

Love your hair❤Looks so cute and fresh. A really good look for you, I think.

[@zoiealyse2009]

You are stunning!!! Love the look

[@lindamoutinho7424]

Looks beautiful!!

[@buffymcnugget5509]

It is a sad day when a grown woman carrying a child cannot have the dignity of making a change to her appearance without father in law playing creepy spy. it is not as if she was out with another man or at a bar. I am sad for her; she has to walk a tight rope, She deserves respect and a much kinder response

[@amandaellis5368]

Agreed this right here. A wife or significant other should be able to do what she wants with her hair. Coloring my hair is a thing I look forward to. It's my happy place. Joy your hair is beautiful. My hair used to be as long as her with my first child I was relieved to chop it all off an donate my hair to children in need an one time I did breast cancer . Any time I can donate hair I do so.

[@LisaKoffler]

Joy-Anna only cut HALF of her hair off, and I can't BELIEVE Austin's father had the audacity to "report it" to his son the way he did! I just hope that Austin can put his foot down and stand up to his father, telling him to "shut up and mind his own business!"

[@Mamacrystall]

Chill out the Solon posted a picture of her hair and her father in law probably saw it in the internet she is famous you know 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TG-uu4qy]

Her hair looks amazing and it's HER HAIR!!!!! She can do whatever tf she wants!

[@LisaKoffler]

T G, absolutely!

[@nahomieriche4827]

You guys are sooo cute together, it touches my heart and i love your hair Joy!😊

[@4purejoy863]

I love it Joy! I've been wanting to go for a similar length. My only holdout at the moment is being close enough to donate the hair cut off and still end up with your current length. I'm not there yet. I might give up and go for the cut because of winter being upon us. It's crazy how tangled hair can become when it hits a jacket hood or scarf for hours.

[@LisaKoffler]

4 Pure Joy, don't worry! Joy-Anna only cut HALF of her hair off!

[@Wkayjlamb]

Yea for weekly videos!🎉 Also love the hair! Sometimes a new cut and color just feels so good! 👍

[@carlavision6143]

Joy Anna, love your haircut! You look beautiful! Really enjoyed your video and looking forward to your next one!

[@rebekah3483]

I'm watching this months after it was originally posted and I just read a few comments and I am literally shocked at the anger, sometimes even rage and ugliness of people toward Austin and his reaction! Honesty is expected and deserved and that's what he gave her! He complimented her and showered her with affection! His love for her is not based on her hair and thank goodness for that! She knows this and knows that he wants her to be happy! So he may like longer hair, so what... she wanted it shorter in this season of life and she cut it! Point blank and PERIOD! Too many people trying to read into this and make more of it than what it is! If that's all she has to worry about (obviously not) then she's amazingly lucky! Lol!

[@kimmyclark1372]

You look fabulous!! Love the highlights 🤩❤️

[@the1ladytammy]

You look amazing Joy.

[@nancyfailor1752]

Your hair looks beautiful!

[@donnab1234]

Joy - you are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! 🤍

[@anjeecampbell4528]

Joy, your hair looks beautiful!!!!

[@melissalee1531]

I love your hair !!!! You are a very pretty young woman !!! I agree with cutting some of the length off . When I was young with little kids I kept my hair about that length . It is easier to deal with ! Now I am a granny but have hair past my waist ! I am trying to get the nerve up to cut it !!! 😁 Silly how we get so attached to the length of our hair ! God bless !

[@LisaKoffler]

I know getting haircuts isn't always easy, but medium-length hair is the easiest to care for and maintain!

[@sweetsapphiresunseed]

I absolutely love seeing these sisters grow individually 💛 Beautiful video Joy👏

[@carriebarnhart4497]

I love your hair!! Simply gorgeous 💖

[@robinbranson-cabuay227]

Love your hair!!! Loved Austin’s reaction!!

[@brendaprovence1750]

I love it I think it looks beautiful

[@katiedillon8088]

Looks beautiful

[@Artifax23]

Your hair looks amazing!! I love it so much!! ❤❤

[@sherriholcombe5428]

Love your new hair cut Joy! It looks great on you.😊👍💖

[@lolaottinger3038]

You look adorable with your new hair do! Sometimes hair gets so long that there is no style to it, most just wind up putting it up. I do agree that it’s nice for it to be long enough to put it up for special occasions though.

[@LisaKoffler]

Medium-length hair is the most versatile of all hair lengths!

[@kristypaul8067]

You look amazing joy

[@margaretpacki3891]

You look beautiful Joy!

[@donnarobison5722]

So stylish and FRESH!!! Keep it that way!!!! Change is good!!!

[@carrielynn1978]

I love the new haircut and highlights! It looks amazing on you!

[@SaraHalloran]

Your hair looks amazing!!

[@keenacummings2017]

So pleased to hear videos weekly I totally enjoy your videos you always do amazing.. love your hair …

[@ivonneleaty8501]

Hair looks great. Such a wonderful couple and family. Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@GeorgiaP07]

Well. This whole thing made me very sad. You were clearly excited. And no excuse why your father in law has to ruin your surprise but even though he did, Austin didn’t have to tell you. Some things and thoughts are better left unsaid. It looks beautiful and you were very excited with the only thoughts being about your husband the entire time. Very sad he couldn’t be more supportive. Hate to see what didn’t make it on here.

[@annekennedy8127]

Exactly, he is a controller. Maybe some day Joy will find someone else who truly appreciates her...

[@rachelwalsh6116]

He dint put it down. He said it was cute and he dint hate it.

[@cybomakh210]

...Joy isn't complaining but here you are wishing she could divorce, dats not a good look pal

[@nothanx44]

Absolutely love the new hair!!

[@MissBe737]

You go girl, beautiful!

[@sonirue]

I absolutely love your hair. I am looking forward to your weekly videos. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡❤️🤎

[@shawna_cavel82]

I love your hair Joy! My husband always tells me, after I get my hair done, that he will just have to get used to it! He always ends up liking it after the next couple of days. I love the relationship you and Austin have❣️ You can truly tell how much you two love each other❣️

[@BeyondMindBodyandSoul]

Your husband sounds like a meanie just like Austin my heart hurts for you as well

[@vickiesinclair7980]

Love it . Proud of you

[@claire19842004]

Joy, your hair looks amazing!

[@ecaldwell5413]

Looks beautiful Joy!

[@randomroz545]

Your hair looks great, so cute! And your enthusiasm is so great! I was surprised you didn't donate your hair. When you said you cut it short that's one thing I was excited for, it getting donated. Maybe next time you'll consider that! God bless!

[@LisaKoffler]

It's NOT short, it's medium-length!

[@jonniricard5383]

Adorable! Loved your hair! Love that we will get weekly vids!

[@MH-tc6gi]

Wowza!!! Your hair looks amazing!!!🤩❤️

[@Ldeb54]

I love that you will be doing weekly vlogs and your hair is beautiful! That’s a lot of weight off your head!

[@PV..]

So cute!! Love it

[@shellyjay346]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH😍🤩😍 JOY!!! YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!! You always do/did, but this cut and color is just a DROP JAW! So excited for you, yay, yay, YAYYYYY!

[@citygirlinacountryworld1258]

You look beautiful as always!

[@kayknierim6969]

Looks great. Love it.

[@candyhr4152]

Looks great either way.

[@magnolia2641]

You two are the cutest. Love your hair Joy

[@doylehightower4988]

Love the cut, color and style. You Look younger and vibrant! 😊

[@XBabySinX]

Haha here’s the great thing. Joy knows she can do what she wants with her hair, and Austin knows he can be truthful with his preferences. Both show a good stable marriage. I love the love you can feel through the screen and the honesty Austin has always had.

[@LisaKoffler]

I'm glad Austin was honest while trying to be understanding! He's adjusting to her new look, and that's good!

[@lb1775]

Looks great on you!

[@dmj660]

I LOVE your hair, it is beautiful. And I'm looking forward to your weekly vlogs, for however long they last, I love your sweet family.

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

I am so excited! I love seeing your family updates!

[@brittanywestervelt3923]

Oh my goodness I just love you guys. The way Austin looks at you, and you him, the love and adoration in your eyes…. One of my all time favourite couples/families. Just so much love!

[@patdowns6303]

You look gorgeous. It will soon be the length he likes. Just have fun with it. It will grow quickly. Happy holidays. I will look for your weekly VLOG. I enjoy the Stewart's weekly videos. Would love to see an occasional collaboration between the Forsyth/Stewart clan's.

[@JoeyFTaylor]

It doesn’t matter if her insensitive husband wants her hair one inch longer! Are you serious! It doesn’t need to grow fast!!! Maybe Austin can carry the next baby and give birth! It would be cute shorter or longer, it’s her feelings and how she feels about herself that matter.

[@annekennedy8127]

@@patdowns6303 It doesn't matter what HE likes...and yes, he should spend some time with Evan and maybe get some clues as to how to treat and appreciate his beautiful wife...

[@LisaKoffler]

Austin isn't used to medium-length hair, and he needs some time to adjust to it!

[@cassiesmyth5085]

@@LisaKoffler he's a grown man, it's hair. what adjusting is there to do??

[@indramchugh1550]

I love long hair so I'm glad you left it long. You look beautiful!

[@LisaKoffler]

It's now medium-length, and it's easier to care for and maintain!

[@cherlh1]

Love it that length! Very stylish!

[@jenb8009]

Joy!!!!! You look beautiful! I love you and your beautiful family!

[@Zunanonumbers]

Please would you put less music over talking thanks 😊 Loving the hair 🤗

[@dianng9708]

Love your hair beautiful

[@Fuckmylifebitch]

You could of suggested it cause she can edit her videos however she wants!!!

[@donnamallory4526]

Yeah I can barely hear a word Joy says.

[@olivemomster1195]

I put the close captioning on. It helps a lot.

[@melaniefowler8841]

I actually really liked the choice of music. Yes towards the very end couldn't hear talking as much but maybe that was meant to be that way. 🙂

[@missyhfromillinois8842]

Absolutely loved your new hairdo Joy Anna makes you look even more beautiful with all your natural beauty ❤️ I am over the moon happy that y'all are going to be vlogging .. I can't wait and am really looking forward to y'all dropping content weekly ... I personally would pay for a monthly subscription to y'all's channel ( I already enjoy it so much) so just a thought 🤔 for y'all, anyway continued prayers 🙏 on your pregnancy Joy Anna ❤️❤️❤️