cjd, take no offense but I recommend changing your hair style, again, no offense! Next everybody who is scared to talk the that girl you like... just do it. If she talks back, fine talk about stuff, if not then she's not worth your time. I mean don't be looking for a relationship the first time or first few times you talk to her, you gotta get her to trust you, somewhat and then BAM sneak one up on her. That advice seems to work for most. People dear rejection but if you cannot face your ears then you need to learn to overcome such fears and get on with it. There's tons of women to meet and kiss and ...
Anyway, I've had my fair share, I may be an ugly mofo but women like confident men.