by Anna vA.
I don't have any addictions, but if I HAD to cite one, it would be cutting my hair. I love the entire process: feeling the need for change, researching styles, booking the appointment, the anticipation prior to the appointment, getting my hair washed by someone other than me, and the sound of the scissors as they snip my history away. I also love seeing the way my physical self is transformed by something as benign as hair.
Hair is a funny thing. It's not very sexy when you think about it - an outgrowth of filamentous cells containing keratin. But we judge our hair, torture it, covet others' hair, and remove it when it's not on our heads. It's somehow important to how we feel about ourselves. At the age of 19 I decided that my long, naturally wavy hair was my vain attempt to look as feminine as possible, so I asked my neighbor to shave it. I kept my head shaved for just under a year. Although the initial reason for shaving off my mane was a youthful exploration of self mixed with rebellion, I find that I reflect upon that time with warm feelings. And that hairstyle inspired my latest cut.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
I am completely happy with the end result, and really do feel like a new woman. My hair stylist is an inspired woman who has lived through many decades of change, and understood my request. We collaborated on a shaved cut that still had "play" pieces. Today, for example, I am wearing a pompadour.
I have always been a strong believer in hair as an accessory. Only recently has my interest in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings been piqued. With a cut this strong, I can forgo accessories and still express my style. All my clothes feel refreshed now, and I dress to flow with my hair style.
No matter what, I always cut my hair to impress me. If I like it, then I wear it with confidence.
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