I Cut My Hair Really Short.

This is the post some members of my family are going to hate, but since I've been thinking so much about it, might as well put it out there. I cut my hair...again...really short. It's not a man's cut, but it's almost bowl-cut boy short...and I kind of like it. I'm not sure that the cut is actually flattering for me, but it's easy and I am really appreciating that right now. No fuss is my kind of style.

I decided to cut my hair this short because I have always wanted to. (I have literally had this haircut on my Pinterest board since 2013?) My longer bob had grown out and my hair was driving me nuts (messy, hot on my neck, etc.). I had the hair cut appointment already, so why not "go big or go home?"

I decided on this short of a cut the week of my appointment, so I didn't have much time to think about it. I did have one last chance to keep my long hair when my hairstylist said, "I'm cutting right at your hairline. Is that okay?" 

I said, "Yes," that's what I want." And off the hair went.

In hindsight, getting this haircut now was probably not the best decision. I should have considered that I have my brother's wedding in a month, and a half and my family might not appreciate me having a strange new haircut. Oh well. I didn't consider that, and the hair is cut.

I wasn't immediately sure what I thought of the haircut. I mean, my hairstylist did a good job, but did I like it? How would it wash and wear? With only washing my hair every other day, I can get two good days of the stylist's blow out before I have to style my hair myself.

My hair was pretty wild and crazy when I got out of the first shower in which I washed it. But I did what I always do: combed it and round brushed the ends under. Wonder of wonders, the cut dried well. Praise the Lord!

I haven't gotten a clear read from my husband on what he thinks of my hair. Thankfully, he is not super picky. Adults at work have told me they think this cut makes me look elegant and sophisticated. (I mean, but what else do you say about someone's haircut? You either say that you like it, or don't say anything at all.) My very honest child clients have asked me why I would cut my hair. I take it they like it longer....

I had to wrestle a little with my self-esteem and my confidence getting this cut, and that's actually been good for me. Hair is hair and it will grow. Confidence is what matters. Sorry, family, if I look a little funny at the wedding. I'm still me, just a little different loking.

Will I keep this cut? I don't know. I was stuck between wanting long hair to pull back again, or really short hair. Both have their plusses and minuses. For now, the plusses of this cut are having my hair off my neck, an easy washing and styling routine (only a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner needed, and even faster drying), and no need to pull my hair back to run. (I either contain my hair under a hat, push it back with a headband, or just let it flop.) Minuses are that I cannot pull back my hair and might not look as good. But hey, who am I trying to impress anyway?

Reference:

Nickels, K. [@Kilee Nickels]. (2013). What I wore- Hazel and chocolate. Hazel sweater paired with chocolate leather. But lets get real, all we are really. Pinterest. Retrieved April 11, 2026 from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/648166571359326536/.