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So I cut my hair. I’ve been thinking about for a while now, but I wanted to wait until the weather warmed up. Nothing worse than having short hair during the month of March (see reference). What inspired the change? Claire Underwood from House of Cards. If I could be any TV character, it would be her. And Peggie Olson from Mad Men. Underwood carries herself very well as a woman, and her demeanor is remarkably composed. She’s also very smart, charming, and ambitious, but what I love most is her chic and sophisticated style. After watching her in season one, I became obsessed with having short hair again.
When I tell people I want to cut my hair short, they always try to talk me out of it and proceed to remind me how “pretty” my hair is. I’ve always felt defined by my long hair as if it’s the most beautiful thing about me, and for this reason, cutting my hair short felt like shedding a layer of misconception about my own beauty and traditional beauty in general.
We all know that men love long hair, but why? Because it’s more pretty, more feminine, more attractive, more traditional. But who cares what men think. What do women think? About beauty? About short hair? Most importantly, what do women think about themselves? I truly believe how a woman feels about herself is what defines her inner and outer beauty.
So what do I think of my new hair? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Long hair is beautiful, but it’s also safe and boring. Short hair on the other hand is unpredictable. It has the potential to be pretty and feminine, but it can also be chic and elegant. I also like that short hair looks a little androgynous, a little unfinished, a little bare.
Thank you to everyone for all the flattering and gushing comments. I feel so shy and bold at the same time. It’s only day three of short hair, but here’s to a new and exciting journey.
C.










