There is nothing like feeling uncomfortable, literally in your jeans that are getting too tight, than going full bonkers in a delicate-state-of-mind-moment and changing your appearance unrecognizable to your family and self to: A. Inspire you to make those changes that push you forward and make you grow. Or B. Accelerate the inevitable bout of upcoming depression. Either way, I’m all about the short hairstyles lately and my appointment is set for next week.

The key for me (which I have painfully learned through past experience) is not to do a drastic cut and color change at the same time. Pick one or the other. If you decide to go with a drastic color change (and you are not a spy or on the lam), may I also suggest from painful past experience to slowly transition into newly lightened or darkened hair with highlights or lowlights, etc to get accustomed to the changes rather than fully regretting your spontaneity. That said, I am also one to encourage others to go for it. You might love it!

Currently, I am cringe-in-the-mirror worn out with my ridiculous folded-pony/bun, lack of any style go-to. It’s just so easy and natural for me to do. Therefore, I have decided to make sure the hairstylist cuts it short enough that it is impossible to even reach a ponytail. I am forcing myself out of my comfort zone, in hopes that I will be inspired to make changes all around. Would I like it to look like the “face-slimming” style above? Yes. However, I realize that it also requires work, which I am likely not to do.

Ideally, my newly cut hair would just fall into perfectly coiffed place, and would accentuate my obviously small waist like the photo above (courtesy of eshorthairsyles.com). But for my daily routine of chauffeur, chef, housekeeper, etc. I really need a wash and go- or something equally as effortless. (I am incorrigible.) I think I would be happy with this (courtesy of stylendesigns.com):

Cute, right? Seems doable.

In my hair dreams, my artsy, pulled together, boho-chic, creative writing self would style it like this (courtesy of hercampus.com):

But if I don’t take the time to braid my long hair, what is the likelihood I would braid my short hair? Ultimately, I am certain that my hair will end up with a variation of what I know best. But I am set in my heart that even this will look better and more stylish than my current situation. (Photo below courtesy of byrdie.com)

I’ll let you know how it goes… Maybe I’ll even be brave enough to post a before and after? (Don’t hold your breath, I doubt it.)

Featured image courtesy of byrdie.com