A New Look

6/22/09
I have been considering chopping my hair for some time. For whatever reason I had yet to follow through. The past few weeks my hair has become unbearable. I break at least one elastic a day, it’s getting too long to stay up, it’s thick and hot and I’m constantly finding hair everywhere! So after work today, I walked into my apartment, thought for a moement, walked out and then straight to the salon next door. I told the woman at the desk that I wanted it all off. She looked shocked and directed me to Nicholas, a quintessential male stylist. We sat down and talked about my lifestyle, what I was looking for and browsed through countless photos before deciding on a style. After cutting off the majority of my hair, he led me to the sinks. There I got a full shampoo, a moisturizing treatment, and a 10 minute massage. Then Nicholas really got to work. The result: stunning! He worked magic. The price: R250 (about 30 dollars)!!

I’m falling more in love with my haircut as the day progresses. It’s so light and easy. I still do a double take at my reflection and am surprised when I reach back there, but it’s super fun and I look nearly my own age! Even though I was a bit anxious, I never doubted my decision. I knew this is what I wanted. I considered waiting until I got home, but what’s the sense in waiting? Besides, I’m taking so much of Cape Town with me, it’s nice to leave a little something of myself behind.