Friday, May 30, 2014

8 inches.

So Saturday I cut off 8 inches of my hair! Actually more than that since first 8 inches were cut off in a ponytail and then the real hair cut began. And actually it wasn't me doing the cutting,(if that wasnt obvious)  but my fabulous hair dresser. 
I had been planning on maybe 4-5 inches, which would still have been a big change for me, but then when my hair dresser said if I just did a few inches more I could donate it so I thought why the heck not. It's only a few more months of growing it out, plus then someone gets a wig out of my locks. I did it once before (cut off 10 inches that time!) and it was a great feeling, even though i HATED my hair and I looked like a 7 year old. 
These were kind of my 'inspiration' for what I was kind of wanting. Though I realize they aren't even the same hair styles. But it's sort of the length I thought I wanted.  I also realize I look nothing like either of these beauties! Though I did have someone tell me ONCE, yes only once, that I look liked Penelope Cruz. 

Drew snapped a quick 'before' picture as I was heading out the door. Which is a miracle in itself that he decided one was needed. I think he was sad to see those long locks go. 


And here's the after..thats my oh shit what did I do face...

And then the next day with my hair about to be donated..



I'm still getting used to it, and I think I will love it in maybe two months when it's just a bit longer. But I do feel better about it knowing at least someone is getting a wig out of it! Have you ever chopped your hair off and regretted it? n

7 comments:

  1. I love it! It looks so healthy and springy!

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  2. We had a 90 degree day about a month back...and I decided on my way home that I was hot and wanted to chop my hair off...Two years of growing it out and I cut 12-14 inches off, now it's above my shoulders...I don't like it. But, it'll grow back! Thank goodness it grows back quickly!!

    I love yours though, it's amazing that you cut so much off and it's still long! I think it looks wonderful and I'm absolutely positive that someone will enjoy a wig thanks to you!

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  3. i love it! it looks so much better to be honest. and i actually can maybe see a little bit of penelope cruise

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  4. love it so much! gorgeous!!!

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  5. It seriously looks awesome! Great cut!

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  6. Great blog Darlene. I'm going to send you an email this week about a baby topic I'm researching.

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  7. i do that with my hair when i see it getting longer. I just feel bad chopping it off if in a little while I could have it long enough to donate! about to do it in a month when it gets hot!

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