The thing about crazy hair is that it sneaks up on you.
Seriously, it is wicked stealth. One day you're just cruising along, knowing full well that a cut and colour is way overdue, but you're busy and you figure you'll get to it one of these days, and then BAM!
You look in the mirror.
And there it is: crazy hair.
You wonder, "How long has my hair looked like that?" and "Dear God, why didn't I see it sooner?"
And you make an appointment to get something done about it, of course you do, but your stylist can't fit you in for more than a week (you're not exactly a regular customer since baby came along) and during the long days that follow you feel heavy with shame walking around with hair so obviously crazy that it wouldn't surprise you if it up and married some skanky backup dancer, popped out a couple of kids and pranced across a Vegas stage in a semi-comatose state and hot pants two sizes too small.
But at long last the big day does arrive and sanity is restored.
But don't let that smiling face fool you. Crazy hair can return at any time. And don't think it won't come for you.
I know someone - I don't want to say exactly who - who went 17 months (!!!) without a good cut and colour. I'm not kidding! And she's normally fairly hip. Seriously.
She's probably a bit like you. She just got caught up in being a mom and putting everyone else first. She was a little guilty of still thinking of herself as a young ingenue who could remain charming and sexy without proper maintenance. She just let the days go by until one day she looked in the mirror and cold, hard reality stared her in the face.
Crazy hair: don't let it happen to you.
It didn't look crazy before. It is lovely in both photos!
Posted by: Cheri | March 16, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Yeah. Every six months or so I look up and notice that I have a LINE across my head when I pull my hair back because of the long roots. My appointment is for next Saturday.
Posted by: Stimey | March 16, 2008 at 03:12 PM
It looks fabulous. I'm having one of those moments now........I need a serious hair style.
Posted by: angie | March 16, 2008 at 05:06 PM
So pretty and shiny and sleek. Woo Hoo hot mama!
I haven't had a haircut in about 9 or 10 months, and I'm in desperate need. I'm growing out a short cut, and my hair needs love.
Posted by: rachel | March 16, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Oh, too funny! I didn't think you looked bad in photo one - but compared to photo two...ok I see your point.
(But you still look fabulous!!!)
Posted by: Kathy_Likes_Pink | March 16, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Yeah, I just had this happen to me last week. Got it cut and feel a million times better.
Posted by: sky girl | March 16, 2008 at 08:01 PM
I love your hair. It looks great.
Ever since having the kids, my hair has really taken a back seat to everything else. It is sad but I know someday I will be able to get it done regularly again. Luckily, my kids still think I am beautiful.
Posted by: jennifer | March 16, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I am so bad about that. I have a gal that I love to pieces, only she lives in a different state than me. Every time I visit my parents I have an appointment with her to cut my hair. I have her cut it super short so the cut can last longer. I don't color my hair because I love my natural color.
Posted by: Awesome Mom | March 16, 2008 at 11:10 PM
I have that hair. But I just moved to a new area, and have NO idea where to get my hair done. It is terrifying. Changing doctors and hair stylists are the reasons I hate the Navy for moving us so often. Anyone know of a great place to get your hair cut on the Central Coast of CA?
Posted by: Mary R | March 16, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Luckily for me, I have a hairdresser who is a miracle worker!
And your hair looks adorable!
Posted by: Barrie Summy | March 17, 2008 at 02:34 AM
Great cut! I've got my own case of crazy hair going on over here!
My stylist had to cancel on me last week and I can't see her until NEXT week! Ack!
Posted by: Beth_C | March 17, 2008 at 06:50 AM
Gorgeous! I love it! The color and cut is fabulous!!!
Posted by: Kathryn | March 17, 2008 at 09:38 AM
looks great
I'm sporting a bit of crazy hair myself these days...
Posted by: petitegourmand | March 17, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Oooohhh!!! Pretty and shiny! Love it!
Posted by: tracey | March 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Oh man. I can only make it about 3 months, then I'm dying!
Your hair looks beautiful!
Posted by: Lindsey | March 17, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I LOVE IT.. the color the cut.. so sexy and stylish!!!
Posted by: Kim | March 17, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Your new style looks fantastic! Look out! Hot mama on the loose!
Posted by: caramama | March 17, 2008 at 04:42 PM
yikes - i think i'm that girl. haven't had cut & colour since the little guy came along...
your hair looks lovely by the way.
Posted by: mama drama | March 18, 2008 at 12:10 AM
This is happening to me right now. Thanks for the wake up call.
Posted by: Sass E-mum | March 18, 2008 at 05:50 AM
My hair becomes crazy the moment after I wash it a cuople days after seeing my stylist. Despite regular maintenance and good conditioner. Because me, I have nothing in the hairstyling skillz area. Sad, really.
Posted by: kittenpie | March 18, 2008 at 01:59 PM
My hair becomes crazy the moment after I wash it a cuople days after seeing my stylist. Despite regular maintenance and good conditioner. Because me, I have nothing in the hairstyling skillz area. Sad, really.
Posted by: kittenpie | March 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM
That first shot wasn't really that crazy, but the after shot is just gorj!
Posted by: Karen MEG | March 18, 2008 at 07:39 PM
LOVE the after!!
Posted by: Victoria | March 18, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I'm with the others...the first picture was actually good, and then...holy cow! The second picture rocks!!! Love the color!!!
Posted by: debbie | March 19, 2008 at 08:04 AM
You look gorgeous. I am a before picture right now, it has been at least 6 months for me. Yikes!
Posted by: Kristen | March 19, 2008 at 10:52 PM