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After having decided to grow out my hair, I received several different responses.Since I attend law school, the majority of my friends there were horrified because "it's not professional." Hmmm. . .I need to direct them to some of our posts here! For one, I won't be going into a traditional legal setting for a career, and secondly, even if I did choose to do so, how I wear my hair is my decision, not my employer's. And, of course, long hair can be decidedly professional, as Karen and others have proven.My boyfriend was thrilled with my decision, and absolutely shocked tonight when I told him I was growing my hair to waist-length. He had hoped that I'd "regain" my long hair, but never expected me to add onto it! :) He's happy with the prospect.My parents, however, are not. They tend to agree with my law school peers, and would prefer that I keep it at the "flattering" length of just below chin-level now. My mother used to have gorgeous long, blonde hair, but cut it off in her thirties because she felt she was "too old" to wear it long. Never mind that she was Catherine Deneuve's twin! I will never give in to this mindset. Short hair may be what she wants, but it's not what I want.My best friend, who definitely has an artistic bend, is happy because we'll be going through the ghastly growing-out process together. She basically said to forget what's considered professional or not. . .and I agree.I share these opinions because I want to emphasize that although I appreciate everyone's viewpoint, what matters most is what *I* want. I want long hair. I don't care whether it's trendy or not. . .I'm not into "keeping up with fashion." I want long hair because I feel so much more feminine with it, and I feel that it's a physican expression of spirit. Of course, it's just as well for somebody to want short hair for different (or the same) reasons -- it's a matter of personal preference. I do find it funny, however, that most women react somewhat negatively to me once I say I'm growing my hair out. . .whether theirs is long or short! Go figure.What have reactions have other posters received upon changing your hairstyle?
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