New looks

Ryan gave me some cash-ola for my birthday (I know, an awesome gift! I thought so!!!) to go and get my hair cut. He was right on target...he asked what I wanted, and I told him, "money to get my hair cut". I didn't leave him much choice...except he took that bill and folded it to make a ring. What a cheeser! That made me laugh!

Maybe you're thinking, "why does she even ask for something like that?" Let me explain.

I get my hair cut about once or twice a year. Not because we're 'students', well, Ryan is, but the main reason is that I generally don't like new hair styles on me. If you have seen me recently, though, you've probably noticed this mop-like tangle of curls, with two wannabe layers, and friz. Lots of friz. Granted, the gal that cut my hair last time was AWESOME, and did EXACTLY as I told her, I really liked what she did. I just didn't maintain it, for whatever reason (kids, money, time, lack of courage to have it whacked off again) but decided it was time. Time to look sophisticted and not like I was in high school...since I've had essentially the same hair style since seventh grade...long, and curly.


So, without messing with your heads any further...well, maybe just a little: I was thinking along the lines of A....meaning, A-line. Short in the back and long in the front...but much shorter than what this gal did today. However, we talked about my hair, what I liked and disliked, how her hair is the same as mine...texture, curl, trouble straightening, unruly curl, etc, etc, etc, and we decided on something that would work better, given my hectic lifestyle right now...and this, my friends, is what we have:

This hair has survived a day of work, groceries, playing, tub-time and a movie...yup, it's end of the day, but I'm impressed, and I LOVE IT!!!



A friend, make that two, got me hooked on this great salon in our area. It's really nice (very spa like, and trendy), has great service (yummy hot chocolate in a white spa mug), and they educate you about your hair (and products, which I'm really starting to like...just got a few starter products... travel size...can't afford the regular!) while they wash, condition, treat, cut, and style your hair. I didn't get any color, the moo-la was only so much. :) I'm sure she would have waxed my eyebrows if I'd let or told her (it's extra, by the way), but I had already paid out enough. It is a litte pricey, definately more than I would pay on a normal haircut, but, SO WORTH IT TO ME!!! (Keep in mind I'm used to my mom cutting my hair, in exchange for being a good daughter :) ). It was an hour and a half of heaven! I was giddy, it was so fun!


I feel so rejuvinated, like I'm 25, not 19, and best of all, Ryan really likes it! I can't wait to try it curly! :) My stylist showed me how to do it curly, then straight, and I think I'm really going to enjoy having my hair 'pampered'.


Poor Ryan. I already set up a follow-up appointment for Friday, April 17th at 9:00 am to get a 'trim'. He's going to be sorry he started something!!!