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To chop or not to chop
By TheAngelForever | November 20, 2009
It’s confession time here. I do not get my hair cut very often. Part of the reason is I have done hair donations several times over the years. Other reasons are that I am too cheap and never seem to have time to get it done. When I do decide to do something to my hair, it happens quickly and I just do it.
Before we went to Disney World in May, I went for a major chopping. I had 7+ inches cut off and felt fabulous. My hair was light, curly, and easy to care for. My only request when it was cut was to make sure I could still pull it back into a pony tail. This was crucial with the hot and humid temperatures in Orlando and summer coming here. The stylist was able to do just this.
Here is a photo of TechyDad and me in May. Please note when this photo was taken, it was already 90 degrees and humid that morning as we made our way into the Animal Kingdom.
I am getting antsy with my hair again. This weekend we are taking the boys to get their hair cut (I think) and I may just get mine done at the same time. Here is a photo that was just taken.
Oy! It was a no makeup kind of day here and out of control frizz issues with the hair, not a great combo. As you can see, my hair has gotten a lot longer over the last six months and could really use another trip to Disney World some freshening up.
So my question to you this week:
How often do you have your hair cut and do you usually go in with a plan?
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Topics: Aloha Friday, decisions, Disney, jl, looking back, me moments, photos | 22 Comments »
November 20th, 2009 at 12:51 am
I get my hair trimmed every 8 weeks and my highlights touched up. I’m amazed at how much of a difference it makes on a daily basis to have my hair look right. Ironically, I have long hair so I don’t need to fix it. But the right color makes a big difference every single day. So does the kind of cut.
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:03 am
I get my hair cut only a few times a year and I never go in with a plan.
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:03 am
I got my hair foiled about ever 3 months and a trim if neccessary! My hair is long and I really like it right now!
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:18 am
I have my hair trimmed every three to four weeks because I have to have my “white” roots colored that often. :)
November 20th, 2009 at 1:47 am
I actually got my hair cut about a week ago. It was almost to my waist and I got it cut just above my shoulders. I went with no plan.
(I’ve only had my hair cut about three times in the last 20 years, other than trims)
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November 20th, 2009 at 3:02 am
i only get the dead ends trimmed and very rarely i love my long strait blond hair.
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November 20th, 2009 at 3:04 am
Every 6 weeks like clock work. I go for a color and cut. I’ve been with my hair dresser so long I just let her do whatever. She keeps me looking normal. lol
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November 20th, 2009 at 3:39 am
I trim my hair like once in 3 months.. i should do it more often but it costs a lot here. Now I’m getting rid of all the hair coloring I’ve done in the past 2 years and want to keep it natural again:) My hair must start loving me back again:)
Happy Friday!
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November 20th, 2009 at 3:50 am
I get my hair cut every few months. My friend usually does it for me. There’s no real plan, it’s more like just get it off my shoulders and out of my face.
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November 20th, 2009 at 7:26 am
I get mine cut four times a year. I have long hair like yours and it doesn’t need a lot of styling.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:08 am
I like you, do not like getting my hair cut. i only get it trimmed about twice a year. I have been thinking about getting it cut short again..then I change my mind. I really like it long.
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November 20th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I wish I got it cut more often. I’ve been thinking about going in to get it reshaped sometime. I can’t do much with it lately. I get mine cut about every six months or even more sometimes. That’s probably too long. I also always get a “shag” because I’m afraid to try anything new that might not turn out good.
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November 20th, 2009 at 9:27 am
With kids, about every 6 months or so. It’s hard to get it done more often. I USUALLY go in with a plan
November 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I’m at the age where I need to go in every 6-8 weeks to become naturally blond again. I know what you mean with the frizz. I usually end up putting my hair up on those days.
It’s nice to see hat you look like :)
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November 20th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I would love to get my hair cut more often, but my last hair cut was in June. My hair is naturally curly like yours. I have a tendency of growing it out and chopping mine off every so many years. I chopped it off last fall. Mine is about shoulder length now.
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November 20th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Well, I like to have my hair cute and before my twin girls born I went to cut it every 4 to 8 weeks but, now I went at least 1 time during the year and definitely, that need to change.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Stopping from An Island Life.
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November 20th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I wait and wait and wait and only go in for a trim when I get to looking desperate.
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November 20th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I get my hair cut about once a year – my hair grows super slow and it saves us money for me to go this often :)
I go to the same place. I have built a relationship with the lady (she laughs when I come in “has it been a year already?”)
You should do it! It will make you feel so much better :)
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November 20th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
I only get it cut once every six months or so, four if I’m lucky. One of my besties from high school is an awesome hairstylist so I see her. The plan is usually make it look good or I’ll kill you. I can’t complain too much though. She usually charges over $100 to do what she does for me and I only pay her like $30 if anything. Gotta love her!
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November 21st, 2009 at 10:45 am
I go every 8 weeks or so (when I was pregnant, it was every 6 because my hair grew so fast). I get it cut the same way I have for the last 2 years or so . . . .booorrriinnggg. But I never leave upset that my hair isn’t what I wanted :)
And another trip to Disney would definitely do you (and your hair) some good!
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November 22nd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I got every 8 weeks or so… cut, style, highlights. I have layers so when they start to grow out they are VERY hard to style. I LOVE it short… Frank HATES it, but I’m the one that has to deal with it. I keep it blonde for him so I get to decide on the length! LOL And yes, I agree you need to cut a few inches off then go back to Disney! hehe Or maybe a trip to Nashville is in order?! ;)
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I get mine cut every 4-5 months and professionally colored about 2-3 times a year. The other times I need color, I use Nice and Easy, so it will look red and beautiful like yours.