Wellness: The Haircut
- Blondie
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min read
Befores and afters
I finally managed to go and get my haircut. It's been needing it for a long while. And I've not not gone to a salon just because of lock down and the fact I physically couldn't. But I never really liked going to get my hair done. The whole experience was just anxiety inducing and socially awkward. I always felt so uncomfortable trying to make small talk and would always be worried what this total stranger (who I always felt intimidated by because they would be gorgeous and have a figure I could only dream of having) would think of me.
Also, I absolutely hated sitting in front of a mirror and staring at myself and all my insecurities for hours on end – I'd get my hair balayaged and cut, which would literally take four hours...I have a lot of hair! Before my appointment I'd plan an outfit – which was redundant because I'd be under a black gown that always made me feel like a sack of spuds – and completely overdo my make-up, even wear lashes, to somehow compensate for the amount of face that wouldn't be hidden behind my hair. It's actually making me feel a bit anxious now just reliving it for you. So, the last time I put myself through this was August 2019 and that was only because I wanted nice hair for my bestie's wedding in the September.
Since then, a lot has changed – thankfully. My opinion of myself has altered dramatically since I started focusing on myself at the beginning of the year – my physical and mental health. I am so much more comfortable in my skin and more comfortable being myself around people, whether I know them or not. Also I'm realising that it's very rare to find someone who deems themselves as perfect. So, anyone who I was jealous of is bound to have their own hang ups and insecurities.
So, yesterday I got my haircut. Between the soothing shampooing and the relaxing combing through of my hair – which felt like a spa treatment after all this time! – I did some thinking. And ended up leaving with a great new hair do (thanks, Kirsty) and a fresh perspective on myself and going to the hairdressers.
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