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I did it.

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Since my post last Tuesday – I had been obsessed with my hair. I spent evenings online looking at photos of all styles.

I did the People.com hair finder.  I was able to see myself in hairstyles I never would ever dream of sporting:
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So ridiculous…
By Thursday I’d had enough.  I called and asked when my girl had her next available appointment.  The next day at noon.  Good.  I’ll take it.
The problem was I had still no idea what I wanted to do. I got nervous. And stayed nervous for a few hours until I realized that – duh! – I don’t have to cut it all off. It’s my hair and I can do what I want with it.
I woke up yesterday.  Had my shower. Brushed my hair and left it to air dry like I do everyday.
Sean and I took Eva to the cenotaph for Remembrance Day services (the boys were there with the school).  While we were there 3 people told me how great my hair looked.  What beautiful long hair I have.
Great…now I really didn’t know what to do.

I got to the hairdresser and we had a good long chat.
Bless her. I was basically telling her to make it different by not changing a thing…

I went back to a thought that had played through my mind earlier that morning.  Back to almost 3 years ago.  When my friend Fiona called and said “Well. I did it. I shaved my head!”
My friend who had the most gorgeous dark hair.  Thick and curly.  It always looked spectacular.  She always took the time to make it look good.  
And she had shaved her head bald.

She had shaved her head bald in preparation for chemo.
Six months later she was gone.
Here I was stressing over hair.  It’s just hair.  It will grow back. 

I looked at my hairdresser and said “F*ck it. Let’s do it. Cut it.”
Then she cut a huge chunk out.

Then I almost pooped my pants.
Then I got over the initial shock and decided to embrace the change.

Eva came with me. She watched, fascinated by everything.  
So was I. It was much shorter than I thought I would go.  But I loved it.
When I was done, Eva looked at me with a big smile on her face and told me I looked beautiful. That’s all I needed to hear.

Still long – but enough gone that it feels totally different.  Still red, but a darker red for winter.

You like? (not sure why the hair colour looks so different…flash maybe?)

just home from hairdressers

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added my own bit of oomph!

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Actually it doesn’t matter who likes it.
I love it.
Oh!  And thank you to everyone who commented, texted, emailed and told me to my face how horrendous “the sisterwife” is.  Got it. Won’t happen again.

Comments

  2. Christine says

    Thanks! It’s layered all around the edges – long layers so it’s a bit choppy if I want it choppy or softer if I want it softer. I really love it and am so glad I did it!

  5. Alice says

    I gotta tell you, I really loved that first picture on you! I also should add that when I cut my hair from butt-length to above my shoulders in one go, I cried, even though I was sure, it was just a shock to hear those scissors! But the man, who was not on board at first, was thrilled and couldn’t keep his hands out of my hair all of a sudden, and then I discovered that once you’ve done the big cut, you kind of realize it’s just hair. It’s very liberating, isn’t it?

  6. Sara says

    I logged on and saw the first picture and screamed (in a good way)….you could go short if you’re ever inclined….loving the new do – looks awesome lady

  9. Christine says

    I feel SO much lighter! I thought I might feel a twinge of regret when I woke up. All it took was a shower using half the amount of shampoo and conditioner and a 5 minute blow dry to erase any second thoughts!!

  12. Jen says

    I LOVE IT! Especially the second pick with your own bit of pizazz. Gorgeous, fresh and fabulous. Congratulations.
    Btw, you could totally do the Mia Farrow. 100%

  13. Lorie T says

    LOVE IT! You’re a beautiful woman so it would look gorgeous no matter what you had decided on!

  15. Kelly Campbell Rutherford says

    I’m inspired now! Excellent colour…I’m off to call my girl too. I bet you feel lighter.

  16. kimmy says

    AWESOME! Never do the sister wife again!!! You look lovely and i can tell you are sooooooo happy. The trick is to go see Kate now every few months. Maintain is the way to keep you happier. Trust.

  19. Jennifer says

    You look gorgeous, Christine! Then again, I thought you kind of rocked the Mia Farrow too…you’ve got a beautiful face that seems able to handle any style. I’m glad you’re happy.