New ‘n Improved
Today I went for a change…from the neck up that is.
The Back Story
One of my blood pressure meds was discontinued (did the manufacturers bother to ask me first….NO!) and for the last few months have been going thru the rounds trying to find meds that worked with my body without making me dizzy or lightheaded and a plethera (love that word) of other side effects.
Now I’m on one that just makes my head feel thick (one step down from dizzy I suppose) but it also dries out my skin. This last bit, a too dry scalp, is what has led to my from-the-neck-up transformation today.
Because of the dry skin issue my hair was a mess (those who regularly see me know this as the honest truth,) and, it was continually breaking off. So today I told my hair stylist to chop the darn thing all off! I was done with the bad hair I was bizarrely still trying to hold on to, as if having that hair was what made me who I am.
Today
After leaving the salon, feeling good about my decision, I headed to the vision center to pick up my new glasses. When I got back home I went around to my neighbors to see if they recognized anything different.
I got all smiles, everyone seems to love this new look. My best friend kept smiling and hubby, well he kept peaking his head back in the room to check me out again and again.
Wow!!
Who the heck knew this little change would affect people so darn much, not to mention how good I would feel about myself.
Here’s a before…
(looks like a lock-up pic doesn’t it…all I need is the number plate)
and here’s the after shot…..ta da!
I heard somewhere that as we women get older, shorter hair is better (never found out the reason just know this is what I was told…Ha!).
Most of you know I rarely post pictures of myself…that self conscious thing coming into play I guess….and besides, I like to be behind the camera. Today, though, I thought I’d step in front for a moment. Tomorrow I’ll be back in my role as amateur photographer.
Thanks Cassandra (of Ce’mour’s Hair Studio), you did good.
Toodles all,
I like the new do!
Fantastic!! I love your new ‘do and the glasses are very stylish.
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Thanks much ladies….low maintenance hairstyle is a must for me.
VERY Ooolala!! I hope I spelled it right. Change is difficult but a good thing. It is wonderful that you like it.
Liz
I love the new ‘do’. As a woman of advanced years, I consider short hair liberation from all those years of having to take care of it. I’m all for freedom from things that take time away from my quilting.
Looking great, Grace. Can’t wait to see it in person!
Way cool!
Hair, glasses, smile, confident pose, lovely sweater – all combine to make a perfect picture. Fab.
just now seeing this. my sister ‘went free’ on her 50th birthday; cut down to a very short fro; her hair is totally salt/pepper and the narrow glasses she chose just set it off. she wears big bold jewelry & can’t remember why she used to put up w/perming & long hair. You look great!
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