I'm not usually one to keep my hair long, as I often find it a bother to deal with. Plus having a toddler who likes to yank on it all the time is, well, just plain annoying. So growing my hair out has been a challenge, and I have been eagerly awaiting the day when it would finally be long enough to cut and donate. Well, I'm excited to say that the day finally arrived!
I was planning to make an appointment for a haircut here in Portland, but hadn't had a chance to yet. So when I was recently visiting family in Kansas City, my mom booked me for a haircut with the stylist I used to go to when I lived there. Perfect!
Since I was planning such a drastic change, I thought it would be a good idea to have my daughter come along to see it. She kept entertained by taking some pictures:
Now on to the cut! This is me before:
Here we go....
Chop, chop!
Ta Da!
My hair is now 10" shorter, and feels about 10 pounds lighter too!
Now I just have to mail it off to donate it. Hooray!
Now I just have to mail it off to donate it. Hooray!
A big thanks to Joe at Lulu's for a fabulous cut! You rock, Joe!! :D
6 comments:
Hi Shannon! :)
My mom recently had to undergo chemotherapy & lost all her hair as a result of the treatment. It was extremely hard for her as she faced both the cancer & very real inner struggles to feel attractive & "normal".
Finding an understanding friend (who'd experienced the same loss of "me-ness" cancer can bring) made all the difference! This friend was able to help mom create a wig that made her feel like "herself" again. It was a HUGE boost to mom's sense of well-being.
So THANK YOU for being willing to give your time & your hair to Locks of Love! Know that you've helped to give someone HOPE in the midst of great personal crisis.
Blessings!!
~ Patti
PS ~ I'm overjoyed to tell you that my mom is now Cancer Free!!!! :)
~ Patti
I love it! I've donated a few times but since I had Zadie I can't stand long hair.
Great cut. Congratulations!
And what a cute shirt on your kid. ;)
Patti, sorry to hear about your mom, but so glad to hear that she is now cancer-free. Thank you for sharing the story of how a wig really made a difference for your mom's sense of well-being. Makes me want to start growing it out to donate again. :)
Beth, I know what you mean...I'm really enjoying not having my hair get yanked on by a toddler every 2 seconds. She loves her shirt, btw!
Wow what a change and a good cause! Maybe I'll do that this summer with my hair! :D
What a wonderful idea. I don't know if we have a similar scheme in Australia, but it's something we can all contribute to. And I love your new hairstyle.
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