I Love My Hair

Here's an entry from the blog of one of my closest friends, Angie Brooks. I thought it was quite interesting and sends a positive message. Enjoy!!!

I’ve never imagined how my life would be without my hair. I’ve been blessed with an ever-shedding super thick mane that could potentially represent the most expensive “revitalize and volumize your hair” shampoo on the market – without the product. I had gotten so busy with life not realizing how long my hair had grown, but the Florida heat soon reminded me. I always felt like my hair was a mess while it was long, but people would constantly comment on how beautiful and healthy it looked. Little did they know how hard it was to get a good night’s rest without adjusting my hair with every toss and turn, how much shampoo and conditioner I went through, and how much time I spent flat-ironing, curling, twisting, flipping, gelling and moussing my hair. Well, it finally got unbearable last week. I made an appointment with Aimee and told her it was time to chop it off. As I sat in the chair other stylists were walking by saying, “Your hair is so beautiful, you shouldn’t cut it off.” Easy to say when they all had ear to shoulder length hair. As Aimee put my hair in a ponytail I could sense her hesitation as if she was giving me one last chance to change my mind. Nope, chop it off! She gasped as I breathed a sigh of relief. I mean, geez, it wasn’t like I asked her to pull the razor out. Free at last, free at last! It was amazing how liberated I felt, and it wasn’t because I had just gotten out of a bad relationship or had some major life-altering change, I was just ready.

The most gratifying feeling came after the cut – I get to donate my hair! I can’t even express in words or writing the overwhelming joy I have inside just knowing that my 12.5 inch pony tail is going to change the life of a child who really needs it. I am sure that she/he will enjoy all of the things I complained about…and that is LOVE.

-Angie

Notice the hair is still long even after the cut. It's Pantene!


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