Losing My Mind for a Cause

I am NOT a short-haired gal. I have tried it before, and never been too fond of it. For years I have worn my hair long because I think it is not only more becoming on me, but also controls my natural curls more.  That is why today is likely a surprise for many who know me.

Today, I lost my mind a bit when I got my hair cut short.  However, I did it intentionally and for a good cause, Locks of Love.  It has crossed my mind many times to do this over the years. What motivated me this time was a family member, 6-year-old Rebekah, who is fighting a version of leukemia. Some of her uncles shaved their hair in unity with her as she under went chemo and lost her own hair. One aunt cut her hair quite short as a means of support.  After much thought, I decided to grow my hair out even more than usual and donate it so other children may get a nice wig out of it.  While I was nervous about my hair cut today, I feel it was worth losing my mind to help a child in need.

I didn't think I would be nervous, but a couple hours before I went in for my appointment, I began getting the butterflies.  What the heck was I doing?? Was I insane?  Granted, I had reached a point where I was sick of my hair and ready to get rid of it, but I still got nervous.

My hair right before I went for my cut! (I had straightened it the night before.)

I looked at several magazines before going to the appointment and had even pinned a few hairstyles on Pinterest.  My hair stylist looked at my ideas and told me it was possible to get a cut like I was looking for.  She slowly cut my hair off and handed it back to me. I was amazed at how long my hair really was! Wow!

My cut off hair

Then she proceeded to style my hair. I saw more and more hair falling. It was a bit shocking, but I left myself in her hands. I will admit to enjoying not having as much weight pulling on my neck. What a relief.  Then she finished it off by styling it.

The end result

Luckily, when I got home, my dear husband said he liked it.  I do like the cut, but figure I'll like it even more in 1-2 months after it grows a bit. For now, I will enjoy feeling as though my hair is all sassy and knowing that my donation will help some kids out.