Friday, October 2, 2009

Mel got a haircut

Today I had 9 inches cut off my hair. I decided a while back that I wanted to grow it out and donate* it. It has been a long time since I have had hair this short and I am loving it! Here's a "before" picture:


That's definitely the longest my hair has ever been.

And here I am with my new 'do!


I feel about 5 pounds lighter.

*Most people are probably familiar with the Locks of Love donation program which creates wigs for children suffering from hair loss. I had intended to donate to this organization but after a year of growing out my hair, I was despairing of ever reaching the 12-inch minimum length requirement. Then I found out about the Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths campaign, which creates wigs for women suffering hair loss from cancer and only requires a minimum length of 8 inches.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow Mel that is quite the change, the new haircut looks wonderful. But I have to say it was the before picture that was more shocking to me, because I am pretty sure that was the longest I had ever seen your hair :)
I have to say the pantene campaign is a bit inspiring to me. Right now my hair is also probably the longest my hair has been (at least since high school) and I am itching for a change.

Unknown said...

I love the haircut! You are beautiful, Mel. Have fun figuring out new ways to wear the new do. So glad you found a place to donate it.

Christine said...

It looks great!! I've been growing my hair really long and plan to donate it as well. (Donating wasn't my sole purpose in growing it out, but I knew it would be a bonus.) It's longer than I've ever had it, and I'm not sure when I'll decide to get it cut...hmm...

Unknown said...

Mwah! Looking good, Melly!
Should I overwhelm them with a donation (or 4) ?
Miss you lots.

natalie schmucker said...

mel, today my hair got chopped off a ton too. except i didn't want it :( i told her to leave the longest layer the length it was, and i swear she cut off at least like 5 inches!!! anyways, drastic changes for the both of us. hope all is well!

Mary Jean said...

love the hair cut!