For the past year or so, I have been growing my hair out for Locks of Love, and organization that takes hair donation to make wigs for people (children, I think) who have lost their hair due to cancer or other diseases. To qualify, you must have 10 inches of hair to cut and donate. For the past few months, I have been pulling back my hair (sometimes straightening it with a blow dryer even) and having Jim measure it to see how much longer I had to go.
I recently discovered that Pantene accepts donations of hair that are 8 inches or more. This was great news to me because I had 8 inches! (9 to be more exact). So yesterday I called my hair dresser, Kathleen and told her I was ready. Fortunately she had an appointment today at 4! I was a bit nervous, but I love it! I think if I had waited much longer, they would have had to throw it out instead of using it for a wig (which hopefully they can). And just think how much I will save on hair products.
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But - now you look like a career woman! How are you going to face your MOPS group with a hair style like that?
BTW - One of the older guys in John's Scout Troop is growing his hair out. I don't know how many inches he's donating, but we were glad to learn that there was an explanation for his long locks, other than teen rebellion!
P.S. you look great - that is a very becoming style for you.
HOW CUTE! I love the new doo (Sp?)
It looks great. Kathleen did my hair when I donated mine too. I'll have to keep Pantene in mine-I need a new look.
Jaena - - - - it is STUNNING!!!!
I LOVE it. Very classy.
I always say the shorter the better! I just got mine cut yesterday, but I don't think Pantene or any other organization can use 1/2 inch.
So glad I inspired you Jaena, but you beat me to the punch. :) Still holding out for the summer to give the girls a little more time.
BTW, looks great. Bet it feels great too.
Very cute, Jaena! You've inspired me to get mine cut! (I'd already been saying it was time.) Aaaand, it looks like you'll get to see it tonight!
I love it! It looks great! It makes me wish my hair was straight so it could look like that! Sorry we missed you this trip....things always get busier than I expect. :)
Wow! It looks great! I've always wanted to do that, but my hair won't grow past shoulder length. Good for you!
I Love it!! You look good. I miss you guys so much, we really do need to figure out how to get together sometime soon. e-mail me or call!!
i LOVE it, Jaena!!!!! I did the same thing not long ago, but I'm afraid mine was for pure vanity purposes and not at all for love and charity. So I'm very proud of you!! :)
Jaena I love your hair!! I have been wanting to do the same with mine but I keep chickening out. Looks good!
Looks great, Jaena! I tried growing my hair for that a couple of years ago, but I just couldn't do it. I needed my layers back and I gave up. Way to go!
Jeana - - - - look how you are positively GLOWING in the blog party pix on my post!!
Looks great! Kim was bummed that we didn't manage to get together when she was here. It was a short visit.
Looks great! I bet you feel much better now. I hope I get to see in person soon.... I have a lot of organizing I want to do. Wanna help? :-)
I hope we can get together soon!
Woo Hoo! It looks great!
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