I am actually terrified of cutting off almost all my hair. I know it's for a good reason. I know that the money I've raised is already being put to good use by the Canadian Cancer Society. I know that the wig(s) that will be made of my hair will also be put to good use (read: free for women with cancer) once they are made by the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign.
For some reason I can't seem to get over the fact that I won't have my nice long hair to hide behind. It's almost like I'm losing this security blanket that I've been wearing for a while. When you are used to something it becomes comfortable, safe. I spent a long time growing my hair out for this purpose alone. I haven't dyed my hair in a few years so that I would be able to donate all of it. I have found in the process that I love my natural hair colour. It's rich, it's so dark brown it's almost black, it's naturally highlighted with red, it's going to be almost all gone in just over a month.
One consolation I have is knowing I'm not a crier when it comes to haircuts and won't cry when it's being cut off. Also, I know that what I'm doing is already, and will help other people. That makes it easier, to be sure.
To donate to Lydia's Losing Locks for Cancer click here.
xo
When I did the "big cut" in High School, I was shocked at how much more confident and sexy I felt with my new hair. I cried AFTER the cut because I was so pleased with my new style and so disappointed that I hadn't done it sooner.
ReplyDeleteI promise you it will be one of your favorite things. Like getting a piercing. You just want another and another....
I wish so badly I could cut my hair. Kyle would loose his mind. I am sincerely jealous of you my love. You will be tickled pink.
I'll take you out headband shopping. :)
P.S. Don't buy fabric wraparound headbands. They don't typically work with pixie cuts. Start stocking up on the bands that sit behind your ears.