<p>So. My long hair. Remember it?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c7557c0e970c-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Photo 184" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c7557c0e970c" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c7557c0e970c-500wi.jpg" title="Photo 184" /></a></p>
<p>It&#39;s GONE, BABY.</p>


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GONE.
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14beaa6970b-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Photo 178" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14beaa6970b" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14beaa6970b-500wi.jpg" title="Photo 178" /></a></p>
<p>(gotcha!)</p>
<p>I was a wee bit nervous about donating my hair. I&#39;ve wanted to do it for years, so when the day finally came I felt like I was like a live wire, all nerves and frizz. Like most things on my life list, I found that I did too much worrying and planning instead of just booking an appointment. In the end it was easier than I expected, and I felt so accomplished afterwards and all I had to do was not get a haircut for a while and then sit in a nice salon while they pampered me. It doesn&#39;t even feel like you&#39;re being generous, because there&#39;s no sacrifice involved.&#0160;</p>
<p>I decided to donate to <a href="http://www.pantene.com/en-us/beautiful-lengths-cause/Pages/default.aspx?TID=16017ad3-79db-4e28-97a8-1ef08dac8fff" target="_self">Pantene&#39;s Beautiful Lengths</a> program because they only require 8 inches of hair and I didn&#39;t want to come up short. (Sorry, couldn&#39;t help myself) Turns out, I didn&#39;t have to worry:&#0160;One good thing that came from waiting is that I had enough hair to get two 10 inch ponytails and still leave my hair long enough to have styling options. &#0160;</p>
<p>&#0160;  <a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c75686b6970c-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="IMG_0026" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c75686b6970c" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c75686b6970c-500wi.jpg" title="IMG_0026" /></a></p>
<p>There goes about a year and a half of hair growth. I feel so naked!</p>
<p>Boston ladies, I got my hair cut at <a href="http://theparlorsalonandapothecary.com/wp/" target="_self">The Parlor</a>&#0160;in Wellesley - the staff couldn&#39;t be nicer. I am a stickler for customer service and this salon delivers. <a href="http://theparlorsalonandapothecary.com/wp/?page_id=235" target="_self">Shirley</a> cut my hair, and I loved her! Thanks <a href="http://ladybugs-12.blogspot.com/" target="_self">Erin</a> for the recommendation!</p>
<p>So, back to my hair.</p>
<p>Shirley took a look at my inspiration pictures and declared the <a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/2010/08/hair-desire.html" target="_self">Marion Cotillard bob</a> to be too short for me -- she thought that I would feel restricted by the limited styling options of her shorter cut. She loved my photo of the <a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/2010/12/hair-desire-continues.html" target="_self">Shirley Manson cut and the Anne Hathaway</a> style. So she cut my hair to a length that can do both styles. In other words, I got two haircuts for the price of one! They spent about an hour styling my hair in retro waves like Anne Hathaway&#39;s in my inspiration picture just because. Loved those girls!</p>
<p>Here is the requisite picture taken at the hair salon bathroom:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c755f822970c-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="IMG_0025" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c755f822970c" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c755f822970c-500wi.jpg" title="IMG_0025" /></a></p>
<p>I&#39;m including this shot because it&#39;s hilarious. Don&#39;t I look positively beatific here? No one ever tells you that being altruistic makes you glow.&#0160;</p>
<p>(Don&#39;t worry, despite what the picture would lead you to believe, I only have two arms. But I kind of like how the mirror makes me look many-limbed, like an Hindu goddess. And this is where I stop it with the religious imagery. You&#39;re welcome.)</p>
<p>When I got home I got to play a bit with the hair and I couldn&#39;t resist brushing out the curls to see what else I could do with my new hair.&#0160;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756b3dd970c-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="DSC_0054" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756b3dd970c" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756b3dd970c-500wi.jpg" title="DSC_0054" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756ba46970c-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="DSC_0037" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756ba46970c" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0148c756ba46970c-500wi.jpg" title="DSC_0037" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14d2842970b-pi.jpg" style="display: inline;"><img alt="DSC_0083" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14d2842970b" src="http://www.everydaytreats.com/wp-content/uploads/6a00d8341db04e53ef0147e14d2842970b-500wi.jpg" title="DSC_0083" /></a></p>
<p>I think my new short hair is going to be fun! I&#39;m thrilled with it!</p>
<p>If you&#39;ve ever thought about going shorter, and especially about donating your hair I say go for it! It&#39;s the easiest rush you&#39;ll ever get.</p>
