Something for me... and not seeming selfish

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

O.k. we're all in this phase where maybe it's going out and buying new clothes in a size we haven't been able to wear in years, or maybe just rewarding yourself for good behavior (and not with a box of chocolates etc.)

Today, I'm starting the "new me" process. I haven't lost or gained a lb in 2 weeks, I've been a little down in the dumps lately and I finally snapped last week. So this afternoon, I'm starting a mini-makeover process.... I'm cutting and dying my hair. I have what I like to call the fatgirl lazy hair, Which means last year I had a fabulous hair cut and it's gone to Sh*t, I've let the black hair dye grow out-and people are astonished at my natural color- dirty blonde with nat. red & blonde highlights.

Is anyone else doing this, basically a re-birth of the real you?????? I don't mean to sound all sappy & insecure, I'm just in this sort of "self acceptance" phase...... I dunno... Who else?

[SpideyMom 1]

Sarah, you must post before & after pix of your hair!! It's enlivening to do something drastic and fun like that. I've gone through a few phases in my life where I've chopped off my hair and loved it. I'm in that phase right now (well, have been for the past 3 years). heehee

Have fun! :sad:

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

The DH isn't too thrilled about the Color part.. because I'm going red, and as for the cut, he's not to thrilled about how much I'm cutting off- basically my hair is grown out layers, the bottom being down to my lower back, and the shortist is sholder length, but I think honestly the color thing (going red on red) has him upset. The length, because I have a tatoo in between my sholder blades that freaks him out, so now it covers it, and later, it probably won't... lol...

[Carriedaway78 0]

Sounds like it'll be fun though Sarah. I am getting my hair cut as well, tomorrow. I haven't had it cut since January. My hair is pretty long now, but I don't know what I want to do with it tomorrow....

[SpideyMom 1]

Ok, have to ask... why does your tattoo freak him out? What is it? :sad:

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

the eyes of buddha, here it is, (very difficult to take lol!)so he feels that it's staring at him...

f you can't see it, I posted a pic up in my album

Edited June 19, 2009 by sarahbellzz14-4

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

I have been flat ironing my hair for some time now. I really have naturally curly hair and for the past week I'm letting it go natural because my face is looking slimmer and it looks okay now with long (about down to my waist) curly hair. I really don't have a waist line, but I think that my hair would come down to it if I did.

Belz, you may not want to go too short on your hair. Your DH may like it long. I like your tatoo! GB

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

I have been flat ironing my hair for some time now. I really have naturally curly hair and for the past week I'm letting it go natural because my face is looking slimmer and it looks okay now with long (about down to my waist) curly hair. I really don't have a waist line, but I think that my hair would come down to it if I did.

Belz, you may not want to go too short on your hair. Your DH may like it long. I like your tatoo! GB

It's cut, it's dyed and he has no choice but to love it, lol. he actually likes it, It's just been so humid the past 2 days that when I tried to do it myself yesterday it just came out a a red staticy frizzball, and today is no different!!!!! all in all about 10 inches came off

[Mamadot 0]

You go, Girl! Enjoy your new 'do'! I've never been too daring with my own hair color - just a light weave, but I admire all of you who try new things!!! I think it is very much our time to be a bit 'selfish' and treat ourselves while we are working so hard to be healthier! I always buy cheap shoes at Payless, and I splurged on 2 pairs of Skeechers so I would have some nice-looking shoes that were comfortable to walk in at work. I also went shopping in the clearance section before work today, and found a few real bargains to wear and feel pretty in while I'm shrinking :thumbup: It's so fun to wear more stylish clothes vs. my 'fat' wardrobe - I have been receiving so many compliments - very motivating!