7.07.2008

hair today, gone tomorrow

there's nothing like 100 degree whether for a few weeks straight to make you want to cut off ten pounds worth of long thick hair from your sweaty head! my hair appointment couldn't come soon enough, i was so ready to chop these locks! blow drying alone has been taking over 25 minutes, not to mention curling and the amount of shampoo and conidtioner that i was burning through each month. not fun.i was a little nervous because i don't think that my hair has ever been this long, and it's obviously been a long time since i had a significant amount taken off. but change is good and so i sat all giddy and giggling in the chair as carri the miracle worker, a.k.a. hair dresser, worked her magic.my braids ended up being over 14 inches long! wow! it was a little surreal seeing them on the table next to me while carri was working my style, sort of like seeing my arm or something sitting there. i kept thinking, "that was attached to me a few minutes ago". so they're hanging in a big ziploc on the fridge for a few days, and then i'm mailing off to locks of love for someone who needs them to enjoy. i feel like i've lost twenty pounds, and i love my new cut!

11 comments:

Allison said...

When I read this my mouth dropped WIDE OPEN! That was some LONG hair... what I wouldn't give to grow hair like that! I'm sure you can grow it back in 2 months or something. In the meantime, you look DARLING with short hair!

Lori said...

Some people hate to be told this but, "Wow you really look like your mom now!" I think Mende's gorgeous so that's a total compliment!

Karrie said...

Lori's right you do kinda looklike your mom....I love the new cut....it looks awesome! don't you wish they would send you a photo of how they use your hair at locks of love? Great blog

patsy said...

Oh my gosh I am so shocked reading this!!!
You look great- I love the short hair- I can't believe how long the braids are!!! lock of love are so lucky :)

Kristy said...

I love the new haircut!!! I am jealous....I wish I could get my hair like this but it too thick and too curly! I love the new color new.....very very cute!!!! I am excited to see you in person now!

Janae said...

Yeah Wende:) Way cute hair~and, locks of love is such a great thing to do. I love the new cut, and love the braids on Allie:)

Unknown said...

what a great new 'do for you!! i'm so happy you are able to send those killer braids to locks of love!

Kayleen said...

Love Love Love you new haircut! So classy!! :)

Liz said...

I got a little tear in my eye when I read this.

A. because your hair was so long and I get a little choked up (I still have Chloe's long pony) and

B. because it is such a worthy thing to do! You rock!!!

Lisa Allen said...

I LOVE your new cut! And you are an inspiration :)

Stacie said...

I loved your short hair at the lunch!! I didn't even know it had gotten so long!! I think it is neat you are donating it! There is so much! Karri did a great job on your cut!! I am sure it is a little cooler for the summer!!