Bobbing Along

For years I’ve been wanting to cut my hair short, and in January of last year I finally worked up the courage (and got my dad’s permission) to get a pixie cut. I was absolutely over the moon with it, but unfortunately I have a distinct tendency to want to change my hairstyle like the wind and despite my love of pixie, it ran its course at the end of last year. 

Since I was asked to be a bridesmaid for the first time last November at my aunt’s wedding, I didn’t want to look like a scruff in her pictures. I had my hair cut for the last time on the day of the ceremony and didn’t cut it again until about a week ago (the end of March, so about 4 and a half months since the last cut).

I'd just like to say a couple of things about these pictures. I'm not a 'selfie-taker', I only really do it when I want to sent my mum a picture of a fancy dress outfit or a newfangled hairdo I'm trying out (as you can see here). Also, those aren't my actual glasses, and although I do have a big forehead that picture makes it look huuuuuge!!

So. Any advice I can offer?

Patience & Perseverance. Admittedly, my hair turned to be a massive pain but I’m so glad that I persevered without a cut to get a decent headstart on my goal of what I’m calling ‘glorious hippie hair’.

Improvise & Experiment. After a while I found that straightening my hair wasn’t looking too good any more, I looked for another solution. When my hair was long I used to scrunch it to make it wavy so gave it a bash when it was growing out, and surprisingly it suited quite well! (Also headbands, hairpins and french plaits are a godsend!)

Research! When your hair eventually starts driving you crazy, it’s good to have an idea of what you’d like to go for next and maybe even print a picture to take to the hairdresser. They should also be able to point you in the right direction for the next stage of growing out (trust me, I’m fully aware of how long a process this is going to be). Pinterest will be your best friend here, and for a couple of ideas of long bobs you can take a little look at my Pinterest ‘Hair’ Board where I’ve been collecting a few ideas.

There'll most likely be a post with a picture of my new hair cut in the near future, but thus far I haven't taken any! Plus there will undoubtedly be follow ups to this post, charting the ups and downs of hair growth!

Peace out til next time! x