Why I Cut Off My Hair

“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life”

-Coco Chanel

I couldn’t have said it better myself, Ms. Chanel. I struggled for a long time with beauty ideals. I kept feeling that to be considered a beautiful woman, I would have to have long flowing locks. I also felt as a single woman (a single mom of four, no less), that I wouldn’t be able to attract a mate with it short. But therein lies the rub; long hair just isn’t me. My hair is fine and thin. Once it would get past my shoulders, it would just look sparse from breakage. Beyond my horrible hair texture, I felt like it was something to hide behind. But if I was really honest with myself, I would tie it back and contractually perpetuate my laziness.

Well in light of my ‘promises to myself’ (another great blog you should read, written by yours truly), I CUT IT OFF. Aww, that hygge feeling as all the hair fell to the floor. I ran my fingers through the back and instantly realized I made one of the best decisions of my life. My mood about myself changed, and added a renewed sense of confidence. This is me.

The following couple days were filled with lovely compliments. “You look amazing”, “Now you can see your beautiful face”, “wow, you really carry off short hair so well”, and the list goes on.. However, I realized the compliments were flowing because of the confidence radiating from within. I hadn’t magically changed my face, for heaven’s sake, it was just a haircut. It was one simple change and indeed had changed my life.

I find myself walking a little bit taller. And that smile on my face, Where have you been hiding? Actually, come to think of it, I no longer avoid looking at myself in the fifteen mirrors that surround me in the salon. If I see this beautiful confident woman staring back at me, the haircut was worth it’s weight in gold. And that is why I cut my hair!

Have you considered a big hair change? Tell us in the comments!