AuburnChick's Adventures

Thank you, all, for your suggestions.  They were very helpful.

I’ve got to say that I was not exactly in the mood to get my hair cut.  After seeing my family off the afternoon before, I was a bit down in the dumps.  I guess I felt left out, but it was my own choosing.  I certainly didn’t want to take a chance that my dogs would have to sit through a storm in a boarding facility…without their Mama.  We’ll see what Hurricane Gustav does.

My spirits improved after Soccer Chick’s guy “friend” (don’t ask…that’s another story) texted me, requesting my magical apple-orange juice that works wonders when her allergies are acting up.  Somebody needed me!  What better way to take your mind off of yourself than by doing for others.  I made extra and called my friend, Bea, who’s going through chemotherapy.  She loves this juice, and this was her week of treatment, so I wanted to cheer her up and give her a mega dose of Vitamin C to make her feel better.

Buoyed by the good feelings that accompanied my visits, I decided to stop by the hair cuttery, armed with your advice.  I don’t have a regular hairdresser, ditching mine a couple of years ago after she charged me $30 to condition Soccer Chick’s hair…all without telling me beforehand that there was an extra charge.

Not kosher in my book.

I’ve floundered from one place to another, holding my breath each time.  Most people cannot cut naturally curly hair.  Oh, they’ll tell you that they can, but they can’t.  Trust me.  I know.  I’ve come home with bad cuts many times.

I nervously sat down in the gal’s chair.  As she ran her fingers through my hair, she told me that she cuts her sister’s hair, which is just like mine.

A sigh of relief.  This girl stood a good chance of actually knowing what she was doing.

She told me that she thought it would look good cut just below my shoulders with a bit of layering to kep it from sitting too heavily at the bottom.

Boy did I hear a “ding, ding, ding.”  All of your suggestions in one sentence.

Good girl.

When she got done, I had my doubts still, wondering if she had cut enough.  I mean, when I get a cut, I like to KNOW I’ve gotten a cut.  I really want to get my money’s worth.

I attempted to take a picture.  Please forgive the quality.  It’s not great, but it will give you some idea of what the cut looks like.

AuburnChick's New Haircut

The Ponytail Look

I think I’ll probably have to wear it in a ponytail or a headband cause yes, it’s still big.  But hey, at least I can tell it’s cut.

When I compare the before and after pictures, I will admit that I think I like it longer better.  That’s okay.  It will be nice to have a change, and it will grow out again.  Overall, I’m happy.

Thanks again for the advice.  Y’all are terrific!

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