Last month ended up becoming the time for a hair makeover. I decided to bump up my projected date to get my hair chopped to donate to charity. Pantene has a special project called "Great Lengths" that accepts donations 8 inches and longer to help make wigs for people who are dealing with cancer and other medical situations. Originally I planned on waiting till October to get this done in order to grow it out a little longer, but due to unforeseen circumstances ended up going to Regis Salon at the Mall to "make the break". I walked in without an appointment, and walked out with 8 inches of hair gone, with bangs and long layers. It ended up being a good visit because the stylist did exactly what I asked and it was done in a very short amount of time. Part of me felt overwhelmed- you don't grow hair for 3 years and not miss its absence. The other part of me felt the humidity smack the back of my (now bare) neck and breathed a sigh of relief at the (literal) weight lifted off my head. It was also freeing to feel that I battled my fear and allowed some change into my life. A win-win.
For anyone interested in donating your hair to benefit others less fortunate, here is the link:
It's a great cause and a true gift from the heart (and head). And since its hair, it DOES grow back :)
