Hello Longhairdreams et all,
I noticed in your signature that you were due for
a new baby in approximately 83 days. This may be
the contributor to your desire for those styling tools.
Because none of us 'stay' pregnant, it is hard to give you
advice not to try various things to make ourselves feel better
during pregnancy. When I had my first son, I fought the urges
to cut, but when he was just a toddler, I gave in to a perm and
bangs. Alas, it does grow out.
Don't be too hard on yourself if you do decide to try something
different, as each time you do, you may acquire a new way of
thinking on the road to long hair.
After having made what became a 'mistake' for my own hair
to have bangs several times, I no longer am tempted to have
them. Perms fail, and so I don't have to worry about those, but
those waist length cuts are so tempting. So you see, the desire
to try something new may be emphasized during pregnancy, but
for some of us, the 'urge' is always with us, popping it's head
up. You mentioned not using heat tools, but keep in mind when
used in moderation, they are quite alright. Even I have been known
to give the curling iron a whirl every now and then, though unless
they come up with one the length of a yardstick, it doesn't do
much good.
I'm going through an urge myself right now, and the only thing that
keeps me from going over the deep end is a bit of shopping
at the Boutique. I also clear out my hair toys drawers and find
old or otherwise abandoned toys I seldom wear. Once you start
playing with your hair, you'll find so many options other than
cutting. Color would not be a bad thing, either, provided it was
applied properly and not in haste, such as going from raven black
to platinum blonde. A former co-worker of mine was seen last
week with Marilyn Monroe hair, when the previous week she had
it frosted and fried. Before that, it was a dark brown. Oh, what
a sight it was. Fried, crispy, flyaway.
Well, I've had entirely too much coffee now and can't stop
jabbering, but please know that it's alright to have feelings for
change. We'll try to comfort you through them, and perhaps
we can convince you to focus on the little one coming. After
the bouncing package arrives, you can whip that hair into a
beautiful braid or bun with a new hair toy. Though this is
a celebration of a birth, don't forget to care and treat Mom, too!
Karen Marie
------------- Birds of a feather flock together & then crap on your car.
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If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
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