Monday, July 20, 2009

Life-Changing Events

I had my hair professionally cut, colored, and styled for my birthday 2 years ago. Since then I've trimmed it a handful of times, but I had become disgusted with it. See, whereas most women would probably go out to get their "hair did" much more often, I struggle. There are so few good hairstyles known for those with my combination: naturally curly fine hair and round chubby faces. Cut too short...and you have an insta-fro. Too long, and it doesn't look any different. Most styles are geared toward those with straight hair. Ergo, I put off getting my hair done.

Welp, I was finally SO absolutely sick of it that I bit the bullet. I spent several weeks contemplating and psyching myself up for it (as well as many hours on the internet searching photos and doing virtual makeovers of myself). I finally came up with what looked like a cut that might work for me. I took it to a new stylist at the Jon Scott Salon in Frisco. After discussing my fears and ideas with Tina, I was reassured that this new style was going to work well for me. I threw caution to the wind and let her at it! I mean, at that point, I figured it couldn't be any worse than I felt my hair already looked anyway.

After coloring and highlighting my tresses, she whacked off more than 9 inches. Then with some snip snip snips, she was shortly finished (pun intended). A good shampoo and head massage later, I was ready for styling. She blew it out straight for me, but with the TX humidity that afternoon, the natural curl took over, causing the ends to curl up. Nonetheless, I liked the look and am SO pleased I took the plunge. It's totally manageable. I can straighten it, or just wash and go and both styles look great.

If anyone needs a new stylist, I'll hook you up with Tina. With my referral you'll get 20% off, too! Let's all get new cuts this summer!

BEFORE...





AFTER...



LATER IN THE DAY...



THE SIDES...





AND THE BACK...


10 comments:

  1. It looks beautiful!!! Love you Cheryl! - Nina

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cheryl you look amazing! So happy and cute:) I loved meeting you at Paper Cowgirl sweetie. I hope we see each other again real soon:) Love, Jamie

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh Cheryl! It looks fantastic!!! I can't wait to see it in person!

    ReplyDelete
  4. It looks incredible!!
    I bet it's alot cooler in this weather (even tho it's cool today, you know it will be hot too soon).
    Later,
    ~Jill

    ReplyDelete
  5. Love it, lady! You are a true beauty!!! Miss you!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Hi, Cheryl, I love your new hair style! I too have thin, fine hair and have just a slight wave to it, not as much as you have though. My hair ALWAYS looks the same no matter how I cut it, it seems, I know what you mean!
    I heard you were at the get-together this past Saturday from my friends Gail and Maria. Sorry I missed that! Gail, Maria and I are going to plan a Friday craft get-together soon, so I hope you'll come! We just need to figure out a date! Suzie

    ReplyDelete
  7. I LOVE IT! Isn't it great when you can find a stylist that "gets" what you want and then is able to actually do it. It looks gorgeous (as do you!) and I love the way it shows off your eyes!

    -c
    yapping cat

    ReplyDelete
  8. i love your new hair style! layers are a girl's best friend. :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. All I can say is WOW!!! You look fantastic !!!

    ReplyDelete