I have recently become aware of how attached I have become to my hair. I used to laugh at the people on the talk shows who had awful looking hair that had grown past their butt that they have not cut for 20+ years. Then when they cut it they had an emotional break down. I am on my way to becoming one of them. I have not had a real haircut for about 7 years. I really think I want to cut my hair but, I keep making dumb excuses for not doing it. ie: I don't have time, I don't know who I should have cut it, I don't want to grow it out again, I don't want it to make me look older or fatter.I hate my hair and love it at the same time. I don't think it is healthy to have a relationship with your hair. I think I am going to have to break up with it whether I want to or not. Wish me luck. This may get ugly.
All females in our society have a love-hate relationship with their hair. Since we're little, it is the source both of joy and despair. I recall crying when my mom chopped my hair after 2nd grade,crying when she mutilated my bangs after 9th grade, and crying when the hair stylist turned the "trim" into a bushwack in college. I also remember loving having my piggy tails in twists as a little girl; thinking I was ALL that in 9th grade when my hair was the shiniest, sleekest, most fabulous hair around; and loving my short haircut as a senior in college that was easy and had a little bit of attitude. It's all so touch and go with the hair, and all such a huge part of ones appearance and identity! It's crazy that we go so crazy about a group of protein strands!
ReplyDeleteI think you are very beautiful and I love your hair! Whatever way you choose to wear it, it will look great!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Erica on this I've never seen you with a style I did'nt think you looked beautiful. Good Luck!
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