I have 2″ hairs all over my head and it’s driving me crazy. This includes fringe bangs. Did I WANT wispy fringe bands? No. No I did not. Sometimes weird things happen when you have a baby, and this time that weird thing was shedding A LOT of hair. Including my hairline, apparently?
Last year I cut about 6″ off my hair. I had lice, was pregnant, and we were at a campground. It was probably the most alone and homesick I have ever felt. Relying on someone else to comb through my hair when they were up for it. No bueno.
I’ve given myself bangs twice now. The first was when I was lonely and feeling like I had no friends. The second was when I decided said 2″ fringe bangs needed some company. I’m not sure it’s working out, and I pin them back a lot, but it grows back. I DID get asked if I went to Baylor when we were in Waco right after the new bangs though. So at least I look younger.
I can remember a lot about my emotions and how I felt about myself based on my hair. Oh, that haircut? I felt really good! I had some close friends, a fun Etsy shop, a toddler and sick husband, and I REALLY wanted a second baby and hated working full time.
That hair? So long and healthy. I had a growing business and was able to cut back to part time at work. 4th baby on the way and I was feeling so good I found out at 13 weeks! (Don’t judge. I was breastfeeding and didn’t have my period back.)
My hair now? It’s making a comeback. A bit rough around the edges. TONS of new growth. Remembering past lessons. (Like if you do the big chop you’ll have to straighten your hair regularly. And let’s be real. It’s not gonna happen very often.) And growing out some past failures.
What does your hair say about you? Do you have memories or emotions tied to past hairdos?