6 Month Update

Hello adoring fans. Originally, I was going to title this post, “It’s Pixie Cut Season,” but some days I feel closer to Harry Styles from early One Direction than I do to Emma Watson from The Perks of Being a Wallflower. That is, if I could ever get my hair to have that much volume.

What Has the Grow-Out Been Like?

Bedhead and hat hair are both very real and very devastating. The worst times are when it’s sticking straight up, which is honestly most days. It takes some styling in the morning, but I love how it’s still out of my way; because I don’t feel it much in my face or on my neck, it’s easy to forget about. There are certainly days that are more painful than others, but I thought I would hate this pixie-like stage more than I do. I actually think it’s pretty cute!

Listen, I’m not going to pretend to be a purist about the grow-out process; yes, I know I can’t hide from all of the awkward phases, but that doesn’t mean I have to run toward them with open arms. I already got a maintenance haircut in December over Christmas break, and I’m thankful I did. She took out some of the bulk in the back because it was getting to be mullet-ish. (Would I rock a mullet?) I’ll probably get more haircuts over the next year, and I won’t apologize for it.

What Does the Future Hold?

Right now, my long-term goal is to see what my terminal length is, i.e., how long my hair gets before it stops growing. While I do this, I hope to learn how to properly take care of my hair. My friend has lovingly given me a bonnet to wear at night, which I’m excited to employ once my hair length justifies it.

So What Do I Look Like?

Enjoy some photos of me from the SEEK Conference. These were taken in very early January and are the most recent photos I have of myself. (They’re all cropped because I’m a narcissist and don’t want you to know how much better-looking my friends are than me.)

(Yes, these pictures were just to show off my new hoodie. Shoutout St. Joseph, Terror of Demons.)