Saga of the Hair, Part 2

Saga of the Hair, Part 2

So....I did it.

I cut my hair.

It feels really weird. Like, my head is lighter. I don't have all that hair falling down my back. And my neck itches.

But....I.....actually.....really really really like it. 

It's like, I look in the mirror, and I have a double-take, because I don't even recognize the person there.

But in a good way. 

Of course, there's some sadness and bewilderment swimming around there, too. I miss my hair already. I miss having it just sprawled across my shoulders. I miss its weight. I'm going to miss braiding it, and running my fingers through it when I'm bored (yes, I did that. Shush.) I'm just....really going to miss.

Well, hair holds a strange sentimental value for us, I guess. From what I have seen, it is not uncommon for girls (and even guys...but we don't mention that) to cry when they get their hair cut. The longer you've had it, I guess, the more you're attached to it. Even when you don't think you are. Why is this, I wonder? Is it simply vanity? The feeling of leaving behind the person you used to be? 

Who knows. 

There's also the bewildering feeling of, "Um...okay, it's pretty now, but how do I keep it that way?" 

Well, that's easily remedied. You just practice and use what you are given. Learn as you go along. I am very optimistic about this. Excited, even. I've always wanted to do more with my hair. This is definitely one way to do it. 

When I was thinking about doing this, I had no idea what to expect. Well, I sort of did, but it was kind of negative. My sisters' experience cutting their hair didn't pan out so well. And my mother wasn't too keen on it, having had bad hair experiences of their own. I guess the females in my family just aren't inclined to look good with short hair. Which, considering our heritage, is no surprise. 

But, you know what? I think it came out looking pretty darn good. 

Feel the power. 

And I think it's a testament to a good haircut when you feel sad about cutting your hair, but you like the haircut so much that it overrides the sadness. 

From the outset, this didn't seem like a big deal. And it probably really isn't. But, man, I feel so incredibly giddy about this that I had to share it. Shallow girly feelings for the WIN! 

And now I am done talking about hair. 

Thank you for indulging me and listening.