Everyone has SOMETHING they love about themselves. One thing that they take pride in or find your source of beauty in..Maybe it’s your gorgeous eyes, You’re pearly white smile, maybe your calves you’ve been working on, your tight stomach or all around hot bod you’ve been working constantly on. Well it’s the hair for me.
My hair has been a source of pride for a very long time. I take good care of it, I don’t dye it, trim occasionally and every few years I cut it and donate it. This is the one thing that I have complete control over and love the comfort of knowing that.
See when I was about 10, my mom gave me a hair cut…my hair was to my shoulder blades. She was supposed to trim it and it ended up being above my shoulders. I was mortified! Not only that but school was about to start back also. I was SHOOKETH! Since then I’ve been hesitant on cutting/trimming it. Anxiety is real.
Then when I was 18, I thought it would be a great idea to box dye my hair. So I let my friend do it and that turned out botched…orangish blonde and spotty. Ugh…I was OVER IT! That was my last attempt at any sort of coloring or styling to my hair. Just a straight across cut, that’s it. And I was happy with that.
However, lately I’ve been contemplating a change. But how do you just jump in and do it! Arrrg!!! I was so envious of those women who could just sit down in a salon chair and let the stylist work.
My hair has officially passed my ass…that’s a lot of hair. So I guess it’s time to donate. This however causes me episodes of anxiety and mixed emotions. I go back and forth every single time about this.
Ya girl did it!!! I made the damn appointment. I walked into Harper Ash Salon committed to a change! It wasn’t easy but it was simple. The stylist, Jen (IG @LocksbyJen )was so sweet, so patient and explained everything to me. She kept me comfortable and helped me more than she knows.
We cut off 12 inches! After the first snip I knew there was no going back…So I sat there and buckled up! Jen kept a very nice conversation with me, which kept me collected, about our boys mostly. I watched as my hair was cut, parted, clipped and foiled. After letting it sit for a few it was wash time. I’m pretty sure at first there was some sort of developer of something put on, then rinsed, then shampoo, rinsed, then conditioner, insert scalp massage and then rinsed. We headed back to the booth and I dared not to look in the mirror. She blow dried and brushed my hair, followed by a simple curl for body. Time for the reveal…I was so happy with what I saw. Half Balayage…soft front frame trim, low to no maintenance. Ummm…NEW DO WHO DIS!?
I’m so glad that I bit the bullet and did this…now the fear is completely gone and I feel 100x better. My hair is still the “beautiful” piece of me but now it’s customized by my stylist. Definitely returning to Jen when it’s time.
I love donating my hair to Children with Hair loss. They are such a great community of love and support and they are always free of charge to the recipients. ❤️
I have no affiliation, endorsements, or sponsors by any of the above companies. Just my honest opinion and review.
