I just got impatient. I couldn't wait to see what was under all that dark, red hair I'd had for so long. So, on a Saturday, I texted my hairdresser to ask what setting I should set the dog trimmer to - and she graciously offered to cut it off Sunday morning. At her house. In her pajamas. I got donuts and went home and was reading the paper as my kids woke up and did the cartoon double-take when they saw me. They didn't know I was going to do it, but hey! Donuts! (Okay, so I ate four.)
The next day, I went in to work. People who saw me before Thanksgiving break thought I'd come back with my chin-length, two tone hair. Several people thought I was a visitor and asked if I needed assistance.
I went to an alumni mixer last week. A lot of people there hadn't seen me in a while. It was in a bar with black lights. My head glowed like a blazing, white beacon. They only recognized me by my voice.
My friend Todd said I resemble a female Race Bannon. I guess before that, I looked like a female Dr. Benton Quest. At least I don't look like a female Bandit.
The big shock I guess is that people always knew to look for the tall redhead in the crowd. I've confused them. And that's awesome. Now, I just have to get used to the cartoon double-take I do when I pass a mirror.
The Assassin
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
I Did It.
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8 comments:
I think it looks great!
Your hair looks terrific. Great style! Haven't you heard? Gray is the new black!
Thanks guys! Gray is the new black? Outstanding!
I admit it, I was skeptical, but you look great. I'd never have the cajones to do that. You kick ass, once again.
I've been hearing that a lot, Terri. I've been told I'm "gutsy," "brave," and "weird." I think it's too short. I want to grow it out and see what it looks like.
I've had really short hair for a while so the style looks good to me. Not far from how short mine was back in September. I like the wash it and go thing. It's the color I find brave, but that silver looks good on you. Not a lot of people could make it work, but you pull it off well.
I think that's why I want to grow it out - to see if the color stays in length and what it all looks like longer.
Looks good, Leslie. I just lopped about 10 inches off the length of my hair (I was long overdue for a cut), and while it feels better, and isn't as short as yours, any change takes getting used to.
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