Ah, Hair! From the beginning of time, it's been the subject of so much angst and ink.
In the grand scheme of life, we know it's a small matter. After all, except for the follically-challenged, it just keeps growing. But in a smaller scope, it is our "crowning glory", our "freak flag", a signature of sorts. Whether it's long or short or in-between, it's the first thing others see.
Wanting what we don't have is only human nature. The curly-headed among us long for pin straight hair while those who have it wish theirs could be full of va-va-voom and volume.
Like many others, I used to want what I didn't have: curls. Back in the 80's, I suffered through countless perms--with bad pictures as proof--only to come to the eventual (rightful!) conclusion that I should wear my hair the way it was meant to be: the way it is, straight with a slight wave.
That's not to say I've always enjoyed it. Au contraire.
Long hair doesn't favor everyone but that was 'the look' for so long, I never stopped to think if it suited me. It didn't so I realized it had to go.
My new shoulder-length cut was a great adjustment but reactions were so favorable, I shoulda done it sooner. Ever since I made peace with my natural color and style, my hair is a mere afterthought. Wash and wear. No fuss, no muss.
So, how do you like your hair?
