whiteisle
May 7th, 2010, 06:09 PM
Well, there's been a *slight* delay in my long hair jouney. As of a month ago I became a shortie again. Like jaw-length short.
I was feeling a bit down about my appearance (have been since having my third baby) and wasn't really sure the longer look was helping matters. I felt dragged down. And I didn't like how I looked with my hair pulled back away from my face - sort of resembled the skinned rat look. lol
So I thought about cutting here and there for months! And finally one day I decided I was tired of just thinking about it and being wishy-washy so I ponied up and had it cut. And I just LOVED it! It was cute, sassy, versitile and really gave me a big lift both in appearance and in how I felt. And I've got these awesome cheekbone length bangs. I ADORE those! And I've enjoyed re-employing my hair dryer occassionally. I have no regrets about doing it. :)
But, (there's always one of those isn't there), the only thing I miss about my longer hair is being able to pull up. Ironic isn't it? I didn't like wearing it up but I miss the ability to wear it up. I know, makes no sense. :rolleyes:
So I think I'm going to let it grow out again. But I'm adjusting my goals and my hair's priority in my life as it was consuming a bit more energy than I have available. I think I would like to grow to BSL and stay there for a while. It's a managable length down with the option of some updos. All said and done, I lost about 6-6.5 inches so I hoping that in a year or so I'll be at goal.
And I'm keeping my cheekbone bangs for a bit, too. I really, really like them and think they add some needed interest around my face. hmmmm....maybe shoulda just cut in bangs to begin with? nah! I'm enjoying this length and look forward to enjoying getting back on the long hair path again.
After all, it's all about the journey and not the destination, right? :toast:
ps - I've got a pony nub and it's so darn cute! Ha! :D
I was feeling a bit down about my appearance (have been since having my third baby) and wasn't really sure the longer look was helping matters. I felt dragged down. And I didn't like how I looked with my hair pulled back away from my face - sort of resembled the skinned rat look. lol
So I thought about cutting here and there for months! And finally one day I decided I was tired of just thinking about it and being wishy-washy so I ponied up and had it cut. And I just LOVED it! It was cute, sassy, versitile and really gave me a big lift both in appearance and in how I felt. And I've got these awesome cheekbone length bangs. I ADORE those! And I've enjoyed re-employing my hair dryer occassionally. I have no regrets about doing it. :)
But, (there's always one of those isn't there), the only thing I miss about my longer hair is being able to pull up. Ironic isn't it? I didn't like wearing it up but I miss the ability to wear it up. I know, makes no sense. :rolleyes:
So I think I'm going to let it grow out again. But I'm adjusting my goals and my hair's priority in my life as it was consuming a bit more energy than I have available. I think I would like to grow to BSL and stay there for a while. It's a managable length down with the option of some updos. All said and done, I lost about 6-6.5 inches so I hoping that in a year or so I'll be at goal.
And I'm keeping my cheekbone bangs for a bit, too. I really, really like them and think they add some needed interest around my face. hmmmm....maybe shoulda just cut in bangs to begin with? nah! I'm enjoying this length and look forward to enjoying getting back on the long hair path again.
After all, it's all about the journey and not the destination, right? :toast:
ps - I've got a pony nub and it's so darn cute! Ha! :D