Friday, January 16

My version of an adventurous haircut

It was time.

I put off getting my hair cut for song long (last time: May) because a) I'm super lazy and b) I really like french braids and you can't do them with short hair.

But long hair is a waste of shampoo and also it takes slightly longer to brush. I am nothing if not cheap and efficient (nothing!) so I booked an appointment with Voila, a hair salon school in downtown Kitchener.

Before shots:
I was really impressed with Voila. If you're from around here, you should go. I mean, you have to sign a waiver saying if they mess up you hair, you won't hold them accountable, or something.. But for only $16 it's pretty worth it.

Plus they came around and gave free hand massages. What? What is the world? It's awesome world.

I've been eyeing bangs for a while. So I got bangs but I already got bored of them so I pinned them back.

I wasn't going to cut so much off but somebody suggested donating it. So I went for the full 8 inches. I'm too chicken to donate blood, so feel obligated to donate my body's other renewable resource.

Anyway, here's my new 'do:

I like it so much! Also she told me I have "wicked curls" which is the nicest thing anybody has ever said about my hair. I am so happy with it!

33 comments:

rustypants said...

looks fantastic!

Hillary said...

looks great!

Gretchen said...

It's so cute! I'm envious of your curls.

Jane said...

Cute!

Angela said...

I like it! it looks like a refreshing change.

Mermanda said...

Love it. Getting rid of that extra weight is magical.

Deutlich said...

How did I not realize you had such curly hair?!?!

I love the new 'do!

lfar said...

Deutlich- because it's ALWAYS in a ponytail!

Christine said...

Aaaaaaaah!!!! Your hair is SOOO much like mine!!! Curly hair is the best! And mousse is also the best!!! You better get yourself a hair dryer with a diffuser...you will not be disappointed. I will smack you if you attempt to hide the curls. Smack. You.

Ashley D said...

It looks so good! I love it. :)

Katelin said...

your hair looks so cute and curly, i love it.

rachel said...

oh my good gracious, you are so brave!! i went a little wacky this summer and chopped off seven inches of my hair, it definitely took some getting used to!

you look adorable!! xoxo

Jess said...

I LOVE it! So cute and flattering! And your curls ARE wicked!

Lindsay said...

Let's see it w/ bangs down!

Brandy said...

Awesome! I love your cut Lisa. And if I didn't? I wouldn't lie. I would spend this entire comment talking about how awesome hand massages are and avoid talking about your hair completely. But the thing is? I DO love it. And I love the curls. Basically I want your hair on my head. (I accidentally wrote 'you're hair on my bed' first. How creepy does that sound???)

Britt said...

Love it! I wish I had curly hair!

Your Ill-fitting Overcoat said...

You DO have wicked curls! And that length is really flattering! I love it!

insomniaclolita said...

love the curls, i have to go to a salon once a week so the hairstylist could make me have curls :(

Tia said...

looks GREAT!

James said...

Super Hot!

Like Deutlich, I didn't realise your hair was quite so curly. At first I thought the curlyness was the new hairdo. Anyway it really does look nice.

p.s. I can't believe they make you sign a waiver, so you don't sue. That is so (North) American

Erin said...

I love the cut! You do have amazing curls...and you can totally still do a French braid with the new length.

bevchen said...

I like your blog and I love your hair!

Alison said...

your hair is a lot like mine and i am gearing up for a major chop chop within the next few weeks too. TOTALLY relate on the whole only-cutting-your-hair-twice-a-year thing... sounds gross but really isn't!

Renee said...

You look fabulous with short hair!! I cut all mine off a year or so ago for Locks of Love and discovered the short bob is SO not for me. Next time I guess I'll have to buzz it.

alexa - cleveland's a plum said...

i think it looks great!

Steffi said...

it looks soo great !! and donating what you cut off makes it even better!

Meags said...

Yah! It looks fantastic and suits you so well.

I'm feeling 90%.

zandria said...

It's all, like, sophisticated and stuff. Very nice! :)

moArdy said...

Your new cut looks really good!!

J said...

what a great cut! you are so cute. fab curls! show us the bangs, i bet they are cute too!

chasinglibby said...

ow ow! hot stuff coming through! your head must feel so much lighter now. and remember not to squeeze as much shampoo as you're used to or it'll defeat the purpose!

Alice said...

PRETTY!! doesn't it feel awesome with your head so much lighter?

Anonymous said...

Oh, my god, i can't believe it, u r young and healthy and you could look good if u really cared a bit about yourself.... And all u do is to keep talking only about things like " cheap', " lazy "," waste of shampoo "... Is there any joy in your life ? Any at all ?? And are all american women like you ???