Hair Trials and Triumphs

The good (or bad) thing about hair is that nothing is ever permanent.  Even "permanents" aren't.  Our little family had adventures in hair these past few days.

We buzz cut our son's hair this week.  We thought it would feel cooler for the summer.  Almost instantly, we regretted it.  Don't get me wrong, he looks great.  The problem is that he looks, well, older!  With his height, he already looks more than his two years.  With his sweet, sweat-induced curls folding back on the top of his head gone, he looks even more mature.

Although my husband has always insisted his boys will have short hair, we both agree, maybe a little bit long on the top again would be okay.  Yep, we'll grow it back out.  I'm sure at some point, Jackson will have his own opinions.  I'm sure at some point, father and son will disagree on hairstyles.  But until that time, we're in control.  And his hair will be a bit lengthier.

I, on the other hand, adore my hair.  It's in the same cut I've had for a while.  But I still love it.  I've also dyed it very bright purple.  As strange as it may sound, I feel natural and right and, well, ME with my hair whacked, in a faux hawk, and purple.  When the color fades and it grows out too long to style the fun, sassy way I enjoy, I get a little annoyed.  Parted on the side and mousy brown bores me when I look in the mirror.  I just feel more alive and energized and fun and saucy when it's a little funky.  It's not about attention, it's about liking the reflection.  And I think the purple faux hawk reflects my spunk and personality.  I know the purple isn't "natural" looking.  But anyone who chemically straightens, curls, or colors their hair does it for the exact same reason I do.  They want to feel beautiful and sexy.  


Good cuts must be maintained.  Bad cuts will grow out.  I'm sure I'll change my style at some point.  I'm sure Jackson will have his share of good and bad styles over the years.  And I can only imagine if we ever have a daughter.  But to me, hair is one of those things that's easily changed to reflect mood and personality without being detrimental or, well, permanent.