Before…
After…
It’s been 20 years since I’ve gotten my hair cut. What was the inspiration? This photo of Alicia Keyes:
For the first time in 20 years, I saw myself wearing my hair differently. Initially, I was hesitant and floated around the picture to a few people, including my husband, before making the appointment. I then sent the picture to my stylist who immediately responded, “Do it!!! No, let me do it!!”
I love how it came out. My hair looks so much healthier. It has a deep dark color and shine, and is bouncier. The curls, after years of being stretched thin, are better formed. Initially, it looked like a black curly wig.
So far the reaction has been that I “look different” to “I love it!” Eli is the only one who didn’t like it because she had the illusion we would spend the rest of our lives growing long, princess-like tresses. LOL! But I feel very confident and care-free in this hair-do and have used this opportunity to teach young Eli that beauty takes many forms, including hair length and styles.
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it!!!! You look so beautiful, and younger, even Nidia likes it.
Wow — what a change! Good for you for going for it! It looks great. When I was about 8 my mom cut her hair really short (like a boy’s cut) because of hair-dye-gone-wrong. I remember crying about it! I have no idea why!
You do look different – and as you pointed out, also beautiful!! I love it.
It really is awesome. Eli needs to see a photo of the most celebrated princess of our time Princess Di!
Excellent point!
careful…that’s how I started.. now look at me
looks great!
I’ve been thinking of going short like yours. I think it’s a very flattering and sexy look. My only hesitation is not knowing what my curly hair will do if I cut it even shorter than it is now.
oh, I love your crop of curly hair, Sue!
sue my hair is really curly when long and I keep it super super short, use some styling wax and hair spray and it never moves
My DD has gone long and short back-and-forth a couple of times since mid-High School. When it’s longer, I love it, and she loves styling it. When it’s shorter, I love it too, and she loves the ease. It takes getting used to when it’s cut short, because the change is so dramatic – like you, she goes from long flowing waves to tighter darker curls.
I think you look amazing and your smile says it alll…you love it!
haircut looks fab! reminds me I need one as we are entering the bad hair months of dry weather and static .
It looks beautiful! Nice job.