Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground. Hair is terribly personal, a tangle of mysterious prejudices. ~Shana Alexander
I have a trademark “me” look, and it is my hair. It is down past my waist, and unlike many women who have long hair, it is heathy and thick. However, it is getting annoying. After giving birth to Anya, my hair has taken on a wave in part of it, and it makes it quite a chore to comb out when it is wet. I would like to see how it would be if I went short…you know, mid-back. Maybe it would have more of a wave without so much weight on it.
This has been quite the struggle…deciding to cut my hair. I’m not going to go short, because I don’t think I could possibly do that. I just really need a haircut right now, and I want to go shorter than my normal, “take 3 to 4 inches off, so it’s at my waist”. I’m sure that seems really long to everyone reading this, but for me, it’s not. That is as short as I’ve had my hair for probably at least 8 years I’m guessing. All of my quick hairstyles are dependent on having my hair past my waist. I’m sure I’ll learn some new up-do techniques, though.
If I do cut my hair that much, then I want to donate it to Locks of Love. They need at least 10 inches of hair. *Shudder* I measured it out and taking one of the longer top hairs, my hair is 34 inches long. That seems a bit lengthy, don’t ya think? 😉 That would leave around 24 inches, give or take, after the haircut…so about mid-back.
I do have to admit that my long hair is very precious to me. Silly, isn’t it? My hair is the one thing that still looks relatively unravaged by motherhood. The only time I get looked at in public anymore is usually when people are astounded by the length and health of my hair. Oftentimes I get complimented on it when I am in a store or out and about.
For me, this is a hard decision. I know, I know…it will grow back in about a year and a half, probably. I never said I was a patient lady, did I? Anya, of course, will not be getting a hair cut for some time. 😀
Do it! I think it will look fabulous. And, of course, we need before and after photos. 🙂
Yikes!! I bet since you’re talking about it out loud you’ll be doing it soon. And I bet it will be sort of freeing, too.
Wow. I knew your hair was long, but I didn’t realize it was past your waist! I think it would be a wonderful thing to donate healthy, beautiful hair to locks of love…and I’m fairly certain that you’d probably find something creative to do with the two feet! of hair you’d have left.
When I was a kid I always wanted hair that long, but mine won’t grow past mid-back, no matter how hard I try. It just seems to stop right below my shoulderblades. I am jealous of your hair!
First I have to say, I LOVE your blog. I just recently jumped into starting a photography business and your tips are PRICELESS. I learned photography on a 35mm with film, so digital and photoshop are all new to me.
Second, I really admire you for considering donating your hair. My son (5) is a cancer survivor. Along our cancer journey we have become friends with many little girls and teenagers who would love some beautiful hair…even if they have to take it off at night. You would really be helping the self esteem of someone who probably needs a huge boost right now. You go Girl!
I will be doing before and after pictures, so don’t worry about that!
I don’t know why my hair grows so well, but partly I think it is due to the fact that I rarely blow dry it or put any styling stuff in it. It grows pretty well and I don’t have hardly any split ends due to the way I treat it.
Stephanie, that must have been so difficult for you, but how wonderful that he is healthy today! I really didn’t want to cut it that much, but since it would just go to waste, I’m going that extra bit so I can donate it.
Wow, I knew your hair is long, just didn’t realize it’s THAT long! My hair was about midback-length most of my childhood and I thought that was long…but I guess that’s short for you. ;o) I’d say go for it! It’s a beautiful idea to donate to Locks of Love (my sister’s done that a couple times) and you will feel so light and free without the weight of all that hair!
Well, you are a beautiful lady and it has nothing to do with your hair. You are outwardly gorgeous and your beautiful soul shines.
I can’t wait to see the photos. Deep breath…
So……its now Oct 10th…have you done it yet?