New Season, New Haircut

I have never been very good at all the "girlie" stuff. I've never been good at accessorizing, I don't really care for shoe, clothes or handbag shopping and I have never been able to keep my nails looking nice for more than an hour after a manicure. Suffice it to say, my lack of girl qualities also lies in styling my hair. I hate the idea of spending more than the least amount of time possible getting ready in the morning. I know how to apply mousse, blow dry my hair and use a curling iron. I can use hot rollers, too, but that's about it. I can't seem to get the knack of using a paddle or roll brush while blowing my hair dry and a diffuser just drives me crazy. I have lived my life with no bangs, and hair long enough to put it in a pony tail.

When I moved to Louisville I was forced to find a new salon. I chose to go to the same one my husband does. I even see his stylist, David. It may seem odd that a husband and wife share the same hair stylist, but it works for us. The first time I met David I gave him the run down: nothing fancy, nothing that requires more work than a curling iron and I have to be able to put it in a pony tail. He will ask about length, highlights, and then gets to work. I have to say, I think I bore him a little. But David is sweet and we always have a good time talking about movies and the like.

Because of my simple style, I don't get my hair cut that often. I can go months without needing a trim. So...with spring finally sprung it was time for a visit to David. I went in Friday and told David to give me the usual. He was feeling saucy and asked about a new style. A new style? I reminded him of my requirements and he assured me the new look would accommodate. I walked out 30 minutes later washed, rinsed, trimmed and blown dry. It's a little shorter than usual, a bit of subtle layering and a little bouncier. I knew it worked for me when Chad said, "it looks nice--I can actually tell you got it cut." Wow. My honey sure knows how to get my heart all a-flutter. So here's to spring--new life, new flowers, new leaves and new hair styles.