Got a pixie cut :)

Aray82 · May 2014

I was hoping that somehow the hair loss would elude me from the chemo but when giant clumps started coming out in the shower this weekend I knew I had to face it. I'm really glad I got the pixie and it looks so much better and less thin, but it still doesn't "feel" like me--haven't had it this short since I was a toddler! I've always been a collar bone-length, maybe some bangs to be adventurous, kinda gal except for a short time in high school when everyone was getting "The Rachel." It's so strange finding out how attached to my hair I am but I guess I was able to take it for granted! Right now I'm deciding whether to wear my hair short (chemo stops in early August and wedding is early October) or do a wig for the wedding... I just had a "vision" with my hair and dress but now I'm wondering if it'll look strange or even AWish to guests who al know it wouldn't be my real hair. It's silly, but of everything that came with the chemo and diagnosis, the news that I'd lose my hair was the only thing that made me start crying in the doctor's office--and it grows back!

Anyway. Just processing things and getting used to this new look...and preparing for another new look. At least "I got a pixie!" is more fun to say than "I'm losing my hair!"

blabla89 · May 2014

Yeah girl! Let's AW that new haircut!

pinkcow13 · May 2014

Awesome!!!! Rock that pixie!

buttercup1958 · May 2014

i think short hair is awesome! But I'm baised, i have a messy bob

Aray82 · May 2014

buttercup1958 said:
i think short hair is awesome! But I'm baised, i have a messy bob

I actually tried to give myself a cute messy bob when my hair started coming out...with dull scissors from my desk :P And that's when I went to my hairdresser. I may try it again and get it done professionally when it starts coming back in again.

SmileDamnit · May 2014

You go, girl! Rock it…I bet it's smoking' hot!

KGold80 · May 2014

I bet it looks amazing!!!

wandajune6 · May 2014

I bet it's gorgeous!

buttercup1958 · May 2014

Aray82 oh no! haha well if you want any ideas for products i'll gladly answer them! I tried to do something like that once, i couldn't find my tweezers so I used a razor for my eyebrows.....i shaved half of it off. Luckily it grew back ha

ElcaB · May 2014

I love pixie cuts and WISH I could pull one off/be brave enough to at least try it.

I say rock it for your wedding. I adore brides with short locks & lovely hair accessories:

emmyg65 · May 2014

Welcome to the Awesome Short-Haired Ladies Club!!

larrygaga · May 2014

Pixie cuts are so sexy

Aray82 · May 2014

SmileDamnit said:

You go, girl! Rock it…I bet it's smoking' hot!

FI says it is, so I guess so

Aray82 · May 2014

emmyg65 said:

Welcome to the Awesome Short-Haired Ladies Club!!

Thanks! I've especially been enjoying the membership benefits of using less hair product and being able to get ready faster in the morning.

Aray82 · May 2014

ElcaB said:

I love pixie cuts and WISH I could pull one off/be brave enough to at least try it.

I say rock it for your wedding. I adore brides with short locks & lovely hair accessories:

You know, I never thought I could with my face frame, but my sister is telling me I should keep it even after treatment. Might be Pintresting around to see if there are any pixie wedding styles I like...what Pintrest lacks in etiquette-friendly ideas it makes up for in hair and recipes

Swazzle · May 2014

I actually have an appointment today at 5pm to get my hair chopped off so I'll be joining you

I'm bringing this pic for inspiration:

KatieinBkln · May 2014

I too, am in the pixie club. Welcome! As for to wig or not to wig...do whatever you feel happiest in. If you don't feel like a bride with the pixie, go get that wig! Anyone who thinks a person undergoing/having recently undergone chemo is an AW for wearing a wig to her wedding is a first-rate asshole.

KeptInStitches · May 2014

Welcome to the short-hair club! I've been a proud member of the pixie club for 14 years and it is awesome to just get up and go in the morning.

JennyColada · May 2014

I got a pixie once and went through the same thing: I just didn't feel like ME. It was fun to try.

The one thing that I wish I did was cut my hair into a faux-hawk. I've ALWAYS thought that they were SO COOL, but now that my hair is grown out again I know that I'll never cut it that short, so I'll never be able to live my faux-hawk dream.

doeydo · May 2014

Women with short hair look awesome. I think you could totally rock that pixie on your wedding day (some pictures https://www.google.ca/search?q=bride+pixie+cuts&rlz=1C1TSCD_enCA501CA501&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BWp-U-9O4ZXxAbqCgCg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#q=bride+pixie+cut&tbm=isch ), but if you aren't comfortable with that, I doubt anyone would judge you for wearing a wig or some other kind of hair piece.

jdluvr06 · May 2014

I love pixie cuts! I thought about getting a few months ago but I chickened out and got a choppy Bob. I'm loving having shorter hair though. Maybe next time I want to change things up I'll be brave enough to do it.

mrsmorales2be · May 2014

Totes understandable - hair is a very emotional thing. My FI has alopecia universalis and 10+ yrs later he's still incredibly sensitive about it. To wig or not to wig? Do what makes you comfortable and makes you feel beautiful and fabulous! The people that will be there to celebrate with you love you and your FI - they're going to be focused on how gorgeous you are and not talking about why you did/did not choose to wear a wig. That said, I used to be a member of the pixie club! There's all kinds of cute accessories out there, too. I bet it looks beautiful on you, and since FI is digging it, too, rock that cut, girl! You'll be absolutely stunning on your day!

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