So, I was just thinking the other day about hair. it's actually really weird. This thing that grows in some places, doesn't grow in others, and we spend so much time and effort and concentrate so much on it. Google definitions came up with this:
Hair
1. Any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals.
2. A similar strand growing from the epidermis of a plant, or forming part of a living cell.
Doesn't sound too nice, does it? But, we are almost obsessive with our hair. I mean, the other day, I had my hair in a low loose bun, with a couple of wavy strands hanging out, with my fringe pinned back but kinda messy, you know? And I was really happy, because I'd got my favourite hairstyle which I've never been able to actually do. And I thought it looked really good, and I was really proud (you know that feeling. Proud of my hair, how cool am i.) But this morning I was determined to get it again, but i just couldn't do it! I put my hair in a ponytail, tried to do a bun...but it fell out, looked stupid, just didn't work. And I was really annoyed because my hair had been so good, but today it looked like a fail.
Then I was thinking about why does it matter? Being honest, nobody in the world cares about my hair apart from me. Which brings me to the conclusion that humans are seriously self conscious. We all want to appear nicer, cooler, prettier, confident-er than the other person. It's natural, but the thing is that kind of can be scary, is that theres no limit. We can go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on about how we look! I know I can do it, constantly asking 'does my hair look alright? Is this spot noticeable?' to my friends. But, after a while-even if you can't stand your hair sometimes-you always learn to love it. Eventually, you'll realise that it doesn't matter any more. (I haven't reached that point yet, just to let you know).
But anyway, there you go!
Lily x
Oh hair! Hair is just something so emotional I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm going through a hair crisis because they cut it too short and then, to fix it, they had to cut it shorter :( I can still pull it back but it's short and I'm just starting to come to terms with it.
I've had all sorts of bad hair cuts, and yeah, they totally mess up with my moods. But in the end, I do think it's one of my best features and I love growing it out, because for a long while, while I was sick with anemia I couldn't have it long because it would get all stringy.
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Oh no! I'm always nervous when I go for a haircut because I'm paranoid that it'll look awful when it's finished. I actually just had a big change in hair (got a full fringe!!!) and I'm actually really pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteThe thing is, you've got to find out what suits your face shape---I used to have a side fringe and it didn't work because it just made my face looooongggg, but a full fringe makes it look a bit smaller!!!
I've always wondered what it would be like to dye your hair....maybe next I'll have bright blue hair!?!?! Who knows.....;D