Chop Chop (I did it again)

For those of you that know me, you might remember when I chopped off all my relaxed hair to my natural roots. For those of you that don't know me; I cut off my relaxed hair down to the natural curly roots in July of 2009 and kept my hair natural until November 2010. It had grown significantly over that period of time and I just could not figure out what to do with it. So I went back to the "creamy crack" (translation: I relaxed my hair again). I wasn't really happy being relaxed again and missed my natural texture. So I stopped getting my touch-ups and yesterday I went to get my hair cut down to the new growth (again).

Unfortunately the results of this big chop weren't as satisfactory as the last one. My hair dresser wasn't experienced in doing a big chop on anyone other than herself. She cut me too short on one side and had to have her boss come and "fade it in". Which means I got cut shorter everywhere else too. I ended up with a different version of my husband's haircut. Boo face. He was not impressed either. So little was he impressed that he gave me unbridled spending power at the makeup store. Yay. I went to Ulta and was a bit overwhelmed. I let one of the associates paint my face up and bought quite a few pieces of makeup and a couple accessories.

I was late to work this morning because either my alarm malfunctioned or we both slept through it. So I wake up 20 minutes after I was supposed to be at work. Good thing I took my shower last night. I still managed to put on some eyeshadow and a headband and rush out the door, making it to work only 40 mins late. Everyone at worked raved about the new cut. Some swore it was super cute and I pull it off great. Others were more quietly polite and in awe at my gall.

Overall, I am happy with my decision to go back natural. I realize that I will definitely have to lose weight now that my hair is super short. Having less hair makes my face look so big! I was significantly smaller when I did my last big chop so imagine my dismay when I look in the mirror and see a puffy face. I'm looking at the bright side, though; with short, natural hair I can workout and sweat all I need to and just jump in the shower and wash myself and my hair at the same time, every time. No fuss, no muss. I still haven't decided if I'm going back to that same hair dresser, though.