Fresh chop!
I finally got my hair choppity-chop-chopped, and oh, my gosh! — the relief is palpable! After carrying what felt like a 10-pound wet canine on my head because early last year, I feel like a whole new person. Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. All the “lly” words. It felt terrific to unload that pointer of 2020 for me.

I found a beauty salon in my area that provides outdoor haircuts and made an appointment with a gal named Ariana Benoit (found her through a local mothers group on Facebook).

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One of the group members posted a picture of her layered lob after Ariana had cut it, and she looked so pleased and cute. I always get a little nervous when stylists I haven’t gone to before cut my hair because I’ve have so numerous bad haircuts. Plus, pandemic. but I had to do something because the weight from my hair had been giving me headaches every day.

Even though everyone was masked up and taking precautions, to decrease the amount of time I’d have to be in the chair, the beauty salon suggested I wash my hair at home and arrive to the appointment with it wet, so that’s what I did. I also double-masked and wore my glasses.

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I brought a couple of inspiration photos with me to the appointment, with the idea that I would keep my hair long for now.

Truth be told, I’ve been a little out of my mind lately (I think I’ve hit the pandemic wall, le sigh), and although I was tempted to ask her to chop it all off, I didn’t want to do anything too extreme. It’s probably not the best idea to make big changes when you aren’t feeling emotionally very strong, ya know?

Ariana really took the time to see where my hair naturally wanted to part, then guided me through what realistically it would and wouldn’t do. She suggested choosing a Bridget Bardot-style cut with curtain bangs so I could keep the length, yet drop the weight. The curtain bangs would also allow some softness around my face for when I need to throw my hair up into a bun or a ponytail (which is often).

Lots of layers and curtain bangs
I wanted some softness around my face for the days when I wear my hair up.
Ponytail action

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I’m really pleased with how it turned out, and I practically feel like myself again. ?

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen