Locks of Love Update

In a previous post, I reported that I had decided to finally get my hair cut and donate it to "Locks of Love". I made an appointment at my hairdresser (Lauren) and even up to the morning of the scheduled 'chopping', I had doubts if I was doing the right thing....not donating it but having it cut at all. I mean, would I miss it? It had been with me for a long time; probably the longest it's ever gotten. It was easy to take care of if I kept it up. As for wearing it down, 'wicked witch' would come to mind whenever I would try that. I probably could have gotten away with a good trimming and kept it long but I was getting tugged in the direction of having bangs and hair around my face again. I needed a change....drastically!

When I arrived, Lauren was happy to see me since she hadn't in almost two years and was totally amazed that I had let it get so long. I told her I was thinking of a short bob - chin level. So she measured and cut off the required 10" (pictured above). My hair is very fine so even though that is 10" of hair, it looks pretty whimpy but Locks of Love don't care....as long as it is at least 10". I actually cringed when she made the first cut but within seconds, I felt liberated!  I could tell right away that I was going to like it. And, amazed at how dark my hair actually is. For years I had been getting it highlighted or lightened....all of that came off and I am down to my natural very dark brown color; with a couple grays here an there. Grandpa keeps staring at me funny. He said it's hard to get used to; no pony tail and the darker color.

Well, I LOVE it and I will post a photo of myself next week after I get it highlighted. Because I have the very fine, whimpy hair I need a perm or highlighting to give it some body. But the whole experience was a great success and I think I actually look a little 'sassy' which is not a bad thing for my age. And, another nice perk....I can actually now pull a brush through my hair and not come away with the brush full of hair!!