Countdown to the Cut: 1

WAVY

I had neither the patience nor equipment to pull this one off, which provides a nice segue to what I want to say about my relationship with hair. Several of you have made a great point: showcasing all these styles is going to make me want to keep my long hair! Well, I already cut it, and I have no regrets! You see, I'm not a "hair person" at all. I feel like I don't have the skills or desire to do a lot with my hair in terms of styling, so a low-maintenance, no-fuss haircut is perfect for me! Though long hair provides endless possibilities, I very rarely took advantage of them. As my stylist was cutting my hair, I felt no sense of panic or attachment whatsoever. This little countdown was just a last hurrah with the long hair. Stay tuned, the new cut will makes its debut this afternoon.

Countdown to the Cut: 2

THE POMPADOUR

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THE TOP KNOT

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THE CHIGNON

Feeling Festive

Dress: Local shop, $23 // Necklace: Fred Flare // Boots: Vintage, $16

This ensemble felt sort of Christmasy, which is a good thing because I'm a total Christmas geek! I love the music, the gift-giving, the cheesy movies... all of it! I have some Christmas posts in the works. Two final thoughts: Navy tights are my new best friend, and sorry for the horrible, shadowy indoor photo.

Countdown to the Cut: 5

MILKMAID BRAIDS 

The People Have Spoken

A big thank you to everyone who voted in my haircut poll awhile back. I didn't tell you guys this, but I had resolved to do whatever the votes dictated. The current tally is 77% yes and 23% no, so the hair has got to go! The votes stayed at about 80% vs. 20% (give or take a few percentage points) throughout the polling process. I'm glad there was a solid, steady majority (feels nice and scientific). Also, I found myself very excited that the winning answer was yes, which makes me confident that this is what I truly want. So... to build anticipation for the cut and to bid a fond farewell to my long locks, I'm going to do a countdown with five different hairstyles and then reveal the new look on Monday.