You laugh maybe cause I am sitting here literally telling you a story about my hair, but any girl could tell you that their hair is a big part of them. That it is something that helps express who they are. It is like picking out an outfit for the day when you do your hair. It goes with your mood and how you want to represent yourself.
For me long blonde hair was it. And then I got over it. It wasn't easy. I was like a little nervous girl on her first date. Actually it's more like walking down the aisle and having really really cold feet (not that I know anything about walking down the aisle but I can only assume that making such a huge decision makes you nervous and ask the question if you're doing the right thing).
So the day came that I went to Gilroy to hang out with my mom and get a bang trim. And I was sitting in Kristen's chair I just told her it was time. I was ready to let go of the 18 year old girly hair. And she was so shocked she said come back at 5 and we will do it today. I just said OK.
As the time passed my anticipation grew, not of regret but excitement that I was changing a little something of me. And I know it changes me cause I can tell that people already look at me different, and I even look at myself differently. So when it came time to sit in the chair I was a nervous wreck. Mostly anticipating and hoping it would look good and I would feel comfortable with it. Not only did I tell Kristen she could do whatever she wanted, I told her she didn't even have to tell me what she was doing. Talk about putting your goods in someone else's hands. Stephanie's eyes went huge and ran and got me a glass of wine. She decided it would calm my nerves. So they had me stand up to cut the massive length. My stomach really was in knots. So Steph held my hand and I squeezed it as if I was undertaking a huge operation. Oh I am silly.
Yes, I did feel the weight drop off in seconds (they of course threw away the hair before I could see the length, but it was 8 inches if not a little more). Then I saw Kristen work her magic with the scissors and felt even better. When she was finished I barely recognized myself. Kristen was right, I didn't look 18 anymore. I looked more mature, more stylish, and a hell of a lot more like I was having some fun.
I'm not gonna lie though, drastic changes can be real eye openers. They can put a spunk in your step or a little smirk on your face. You can see yourself from a different angle. And I love the change. It's another chapter!
That was so well put. I can relate to the feeling exactly! A couple years ago I chopped off 12". Pretty much on a whim. I hadn't had hair that short since it was baby hair first growing in! And people really did look at me differently. The funny thing was that a different crowd of guys started noticing me! Haha, not that I cared, it was just funny how guys respond to hair, and I'm sure they don't even realize it. But I grew it out long again, who knows if I'll get that urge again?
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, it looks great on you, and very stylish!