BIG (little) step today

**Jessy22284** · April 13th, 2012, 05:09 AM

I know this probably didn't need a huge announcement... but I didn't shampoo my hair today... and wore my hair up to work

which I NEVER do. I feel very insecure, but am trying to rock it anyway. It's just in a ponytail, with my bangs pulled on top out of my face so I don't play with them all day. On the positive side, my boyfriend told my that my hair looks like it's "flowing" last night. (i.e., growing like crazy per my boyfriend).

I hope everyone has a good day today!

**Sisgoldenhair65** · April 13th, 2012, 06:20 AM

Good for you, girl! I know it takes some getting used to looking at your exposed face but your eyes really do adjust. I read in one of your earlier posts that you are self conscious of your forehead. I also have a high forehead and at first it looked huuuge to me! Lol. I used to never wear my hair up until I got a job that required it. Now I wear my hair up everyday and I love it and I actually love my forehead and brows now! You're an adorable girl so I'm sure you're rocking it just fine. Just give it time. Also, congrats on the growth and your BF's appreciation of your hair!! It's always nice when they notice.

**Tressie** · April 13th, 2012, 06:21 AM

Congratulations!!! I know how you feel! I remember when I first started wearing my hair in a bun. I felt insecure and it took courage to hang in there. Now, I don't think people give it a second thought, and they probably didn't in the first place! LOL!

**pepperminttea** · April 13th, 2012, 07:10 AM

Good for you!

It'll be second nature before you know it.

**caiti42** · April 13th, 2012, 07:16 AM

Congratulations! Baby steps

**LaurelSpring** · April 13th, 2012, 07:47 AM

I remember when I became determined to grow my hair and I started wearing it up, stretching washes, stopped using the blow dryer and curling iron. It was so weird at first. Now its second nature. Recently I added some layers to my hair and it was like OMG I dont want to go back to the blow dry curling iron routine...no way.

**torrilin** · April 13th, 2012, 08:26 AM

Hey, don't knock it. You made a step

and a lot of the time the first step feels scariest.

**buttercupmcgee** · April 13th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Yay! One small step LHC, one giant leap for Jessy2284...

There are a bunch of cute updo tutorials on Youtube if you feel like experimenting and still feeling like you have a "style" when it's up/back. Check out Luxy Hair, my personal favorite.

Congrats!