There’s a moment that follows every drastic haircut. Sometimes it happens right away. Other times, it can be days – or weeks – until it occurs. Sometimes it goes away immediately. Other times, it lasts for far too long. In a nutshell, it feels kind of like this:
Or this:
Yes. It’s haircut remorse. And there’s just no good cure but time.
Or is there?
Initially, I loved my short hair. And I still do, in theory. It takes 5 minutes to blowdry, 5 minutes to straighten. It’s awesome! But the grass is always greener, I suppose, because the past couple of days I’ve been longing for my crazy long layers, my 2 – 3 inches of ombre hidden underneath. I want to wear it in a side braid, or curl the bottom, or just put it up in a big messy bun. But I can’t. Insert big dramatic sigh here.
I moped about it for a little bit, whining to Boyfriend about how I miss my long hair, how all the girls on The Bachelor have long hair and I can’t watch without getting jealous (yes, this sentence came out of my mouth), etc. I’m sure it’s been annoying.
The good thing about my hair is that it grows. really. freaking. fast. I can’t have blunt bangs for more than a couple of days without them falling in front of my eye and needing another trim. Layers grow out quickly for me, resulting in thick, chaotic waves. So, it bears assumption that this haircut will grow too.
I asked on twitter earlier if anyone has any favorite products or tricks. My friend Vicky recommended a fancy Shea Butter product, as per the recommendation of her mama (and expert hair stylist). I am going to try it.
In the mean time, I’ve decided to set some realistic and near-future hair goals. Considering my hair ended up getting snipped a tad bit shorter than I wanted, these photos represent what I am looking forward to:
In all honesty, my hair will probably get there in like two or three weeks.
The moral of the story is this: Instead of feeling bad about myself, I try to find a silver lining or optimistic perspective. (For example, hey, maybe I look a little older with short hair and will no longer get carded at R-rated movies [true story]). Additionally, setting goals is always an awesome way of handling anything negative. Like Rory Gilmore, I never turn down a good list-making opportunity. In general, I like to think that I’m a good problem solver, whether it’s something actually serious, or, in this case, my hair.
Readers, if you managed to get through all that (and still have all your brain cells in tact…)
Reader Question(s):
- Have you ever regretted a hair decision? What did you do?
- What is your favorite hair product for strengthening hair?
Ah, yes, haircut remorse. I usually experience this as well as anytime I cut my hair, I choose to do it drastically. But there are cute ways to style it at any length, and it looks amazing on you!!
Thanks sis!
And is there no other way to get a haircut other than drastically? haha.
Haircut remorse, girl I know exactly what you mean!! I have been trying to grow my hair out since 1954 and my hairdresser cut like 5 inches off last time and I nearly died! I have been really good about taking my vitamins and doing everything possible to make sure it gets to the length I want it to!
Your hair will be longer before you know it, and hey, if you can get it to look like Miley’s, it was worth the cut because that would look gorgeous on you!
Thanks girl- it helps to know I’m not alone! I went to the pharmacy last night and loaded up on some extra vitamins, and also bought some new shampoo/conditioner that apparently will strengthen my hair (whatever, I believe labels!) I really just need another inch or so and then I’ll be content!
I think your hair is adorable! Enjoy that cute sassy cut while you have it.
I chopped all my hair off once too and immediately regretted it the next day when everyone was asking me “Why did you cut off your long hair?” <— SO NOT the same thing as, "OMG – I love your new haircut!" I cried (actual tears) for 2 days. But you know what? I look back at pictures now and think, "That really was such a cute haircut. I should do that again." And Dave thinks I should chop it back off too. You're right – the grass is always greener.
I use Kerastase products and I really love them, but I'm certainly no hair expert.
Thanks lady! It’s so true. In the days leading up to my haircut, I could not WAIT. We always want the opposite of what we have!
I’ll have to keep an eye out for that hair product– I’ve never heard of it!
I totally know where you’re coming from with this! Don’t you wish we were celebrities and had someone on call to do whatever we wanted with our hair every single day? I do. Big time.
Seriously. That would be amaze.
I love my short hair, but I’m bored with it. I’ve had short hair since 2009, and I’ve gone through a million short haircuts, but I miss my long hair. Every time I get close to growing it out, it’s too short to ponytail, and it gets hot and humid out. I’m hoping this year I can ponytail it before summer so I can manage to grow it out for real.
My favorite product is Giovanni 2chic leave-in conditioner / styler. If you have fine hair, I don’t recommend. I have thick / wavy / dry hair, and a drop (literally a little dab will do you) is what I put on the ends before air drying for curls and before straightening my dry hair.
My other recommendation is to wash your hair a lot less frequently. Maybe every couple of days. I wet mine down and rinse it most days, and condition during the winter, but I maybe wash my hair once a week. And I work out regularly. It was kind of weird and gross at first, but I got used to it, and I’ve had to get less frequent haircuts. I also switched to natural hair care (either baking soda / apple cider vinegar or giovanni shampoos / conditioners) and don’t use any other product besides that serum so I can last longer between ‘pooings.
PS Found you via Blend Retreat — I’m going too and I went in 2012, so I added all the blends who are new to the retreat this year so I could “meet” you all beforehand.
Hi! I am so excited for Blend– glad you found me!!!
Thanks for all the suggestions– I will look for that leave-in conditioner!
Ugh, I get this feeling EVERYTIME I cut my hair!! It is always too much! I’m currently growing my hair out and I’ve found that Phyto Hair and Nails supplements make my hair grow super fast! They are available at Sephora
Aaaand now I need to go to Sephora immediately after work. Thanks, girl!
That bunny picture = adorable!!
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