June 10, 2010

What Summer Calls For

haircut A short, hip haircut!

I really tried this time to let my hair grow after so many people requested. I did. And it happened. My hair is currently extremely long. And extremely thick. And it is currently extremely hot & humid down here in South Florida, so in turn, my hair is extremely hard to deal with and spends its life in a disheveled ponytail. Can someone please tell me what is the point of having long hair if it is always tucked away and such a ginormous pain in the behind? I don’t know how you Miami girls do it. This crap is not for me, so I am doing what I have wanted to do for months now and getting my hair cut! However, apparently I am like Samson and need my hair for strength because I got so many disdainful looks by friends and family when I announced my decision, which got me thinking…Why do people believe women have to have long hair?

Does it represent our femininity? Youth?
What is it? Share your opinions with me in the comments.

And yes, my haircut inspiration is coming from the lovely Christina Ricci and her sweet short ‘do pictured above.
I can’t wait to be free!

Adri

I’m actually the opposite. I like shorter hair in the winter and longer hair in the summer, but then again my hair gets crazy with the humidity so it’s easier to leave it a little wilder looking in the summer. I love that Cristina Ricci cut and if I had super straight hair, I’d do something similar. I think most people do see long hair as a sign of youth and femininity, but a great short haircut can highlight a woman’s facial features more.
Eli

I love the hairstyle on the left! I don’t know what it is.. the hubby is totally anti me having short hair. I don’t get it! I think some guys think long hair is sexy, but I can totally see you rocking a chic short ‘do like these!
Anika

Yeah the long hair is working for me here in beautiful Southern California, but it was constantly sticking to my neck on the trip to Texas, so I can understand the urge!

I actually had my hair short for years and have only grown in out in the past year or so. Change can be fun and, hey, it’s hair – it grows back.
- http://bandcrab.com Melissa
  
  I suppose the constructs of our biology and our social norms are big factors in why so many women stick with long hair. Dudes dig it, and it makes some women feel pretty. (You can also hide a lot of bodily imperfections with long hair.)
  
  But from person experience, I will emphatically tell you how liberating it is to have super short hair (mine’s just beyond pixie length now). You don’t have to do anything to it to make it look good, you get more attention cos it’s not commonplace. It’s just awesome!
  - http://www.melificent.com Meli
    
    Mel – most definitely. I’ve had very short hair multiple times and couldn’t express it better than liberating.
    Anika – yeah, I hate all you ladies w/ that perfect weather. My hair looked amazing while I was in San Diego last year. Humidity is a game-changer.
    Eli – I used to date a guy that told me the same, needless to say, when we broke up, I chopped it all off! LOL
    Adri – My hair just poofs w/ the humidity, and everything turns into a chore, even washing it. I’m hair lazy.
Elsie

It’s a caveman thing. But I don’t think anyone should have a say in what you want to do with your body or hair. Chop it all off and the hell with anyone who gives you dirty looks. Plus, I’ve seen you in a million hair styles and you look cute anyway you put it. This look will be just as great. BE FREE! ^_~
- http://www.melificent.com Meli
  
  Thanks Els!
  I don’t know what I am more excited for…TB or the haircut! LOL
http://www.sunnyglobaldiva.com Marilise

I think it’s a fear of change. People often forget that hair strands are just dead cells growing out of our bodies; they think they’re cutting off an arm or something, lol.
http://www.nlchiropracticlajolla.com/ Stacia Windhurst

Great. Thanks for posting this. Its always great to see someone give back to the world.