Michael wears his hair short and will usually go with just a mustache. He has, for various roles, alternated between wooly mammoth to totally bald, head and face, and variations between. Having grown weary, some time ago, of barbershops, he learned to cut and style his own head and face. Since my conversion to short hair earlier this year, he takes care of my 'do, too.
Dani has struggled with hair issues. Since her teen years her hair has been a major disappointment and the source of much debate and expense. Once she
Before my conversion to short hair, it seem life was all about what to do with my hair. Since
Hair and all the related actions and decisions are like a religion in some black communities. There are nearly as many beauty supply and beauty shops as there are churches in many of the predominately black neighborhoods I have frequented in my commutes. I've been told more than once, that I don't have proper reverence for my blessed tresses. I've often felt that I'd been too bound to conventions.
I mentioned to my mom about getting Michael to shape up my hair this weekend, for the trip. My mom wanted to know how long I was going to keep my, good, pretty hair, so short. She said short like it was the dirtiest of dirty words. My hair is still good and is still pretty, it's just short. These days wash and go hair is the only way to go, I'm sorry I didn't have the courage and sensibilities to do it sooner.
Dani's getting a new 'do for the trip. She cut out the micros and has decided on a full head weave. We shopped for hair yesterday, bypassing the hair that Brandy wears for a brand the new stylist recommended. Filling time while she's being done on Saturday, I will work in the yard, do my laundry, run an errand or two, check my packing list, start to pack and fix something for lunch. I might even have time for a nap before she returns.
Have I mentioned how I love my wash and go hair?
I'm gonna pull a weese and ask for pictures. I've never quite understood the distinctions in those types of hairstyles. I appreciate the opportunity to learn in a safe, warm environment.
ReplyDeleteI have long hair and love it. I was one of those kids that was into everything and had to have Dorothy Hammill's hair. I was mistaken too many times for a boy...the hair stays long. :)
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ReplyDeleteIf you like it short, keep it short!
yes. really now... if we are going to rant about our hair we must provide pictures.
ReplyDeleteI too like my hair short (also much to the dismay of my mother).
I vascillate on it at times -because its a tad cliche I suppose.
but the bottom line, its practical.
as you say... wash and go.
Fascinating post, D. I give WAY too much significance to my hair, whether short or long. Bottom line: do what works for you. If YOU like your hair short, then keep your mother out of your head!
ReplyDeleteDoris has "good" hair, too! She keeps it short, it is fabulous most of the time! Mainly because she is good at it. Her parents freaked back in the day when she cut her long beautiful tresses off. I would have loved to know her then.
ReplyDeleteMy hair is long, past bra hook legnth. It is easier for me that way. And Doris doesn't want me to cut it. Altho, I just saw an old pic today & I'm thinking I'm kinda old for such long hair.
Have you come out to your mom? Is it possible she thinks the short hair is dyke-ish?
ReplyDeleteI bet it's muy caliente!!
When I came out a few years ago, I chopped off all of my hair as a kind of self-liberating gesture. I loved the feel of it, but it was a pain to have to get trimmed up so frequently and I think it made me look a bit harsh. I'm growing it out now to see just how silver I have actually gone :)
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I'd rather drill holes in my toes than have my hair micro-braided.
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