Spring always reminds me of new things…whether it’s trying new things, or making the everyday things we come into contact with seem like new, or at least different. I think it’s human nature that we enjoy and get excited about something that we’re not accustomed to. I like to spice up my life by reinventing myself every now and then. This time it’s my hair. But I think nearly every woman has had a bad experience while trying something new with her hair. We all get comfortable with our hairdressers and find it hard to go to a new one. Usually, we find a new hairdresser by hearing about them from a friend, or from seeing a haircut we like and going to the hairdresser who did the work. But ultimately we feel as if we’re gambling with something that’s very important to us—our hair! The best way to describe it is that it’s a little scary!

When it comes to bad hair experiences, I can certainly relate! A couple years ago, my hair was midway down my back. I took a chance and tried a new hairdresser, for an easy trim. I told her I was thinking about trying a shorter hairstyle soon, and of course she asked, “What are you waiting for?” So I found myself looking through the book of endless hairstyles. After finding a picture of a style I liked we went with a slightly longer version of it. Well, you can probably guess the result—I was horrified!  The cut looked nothing like the picture. After my appointment, when I got in the car and looked in the rear view mirror, I couldn’t help get a tear or two in my eyes. After an agonizing drive home, I went in the house and announced to my husband that I looked like one of the Oompa-Loompas from the movie “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!” Of course, he vehemently disagreed, but there was no comforting me at that point. However, time passed, the girls at the office reassured me daily, and I finally got through that bad haircut experience. It took a while, but in a month or so my hair was grown out to a comfortable length. What’s that old saying, “Time heals all wounds?” Well, I guess it’s true.

So the other day I decided it was time for a change. I’m very excited, because I have since found a great new hairstylist. Her name is Dani, and she listens very intently to what I’m looking for. But she didn’t hesitate to tell me honestly what is right for my face and color. She did a new cut and color for me to get ready for summer, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Now it really feels like it’s time to bust out the new spring clothes and shoes!

On a more serious note, many people who are going through treatment for cancer have no choice when it comes to their hair. Some of the treatment causes hair loss. But thankfully, I’ve noticed that when the hair grows back in after the treatment is finished, most often the new hair is more attractive. I know of a couple of ladies whose hair came back with more curl and body. And these days, people waste no time showing their support for those who are going through cancer treatment and losing their hair. One of our writers has a grandson named Taylor who, along with most of his fellow 5th grade boys and their teacher, had their heads shaved to raise money and awareness for cancer research. I think that’s a great way to help others and try something new at the same time. It’s also a great way to welcome spring!

Special Notes

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Positive thought of the month

“When you are through changing, you are through.”
— Bruce Barton