There are unexpected upsides to cancer and chemotherapy. I’m connecting with old friends, for example, and fitting back into my skinny jeans. One of the coolest benefits is that I no longer have to worry about the health of my hair, so why not have fun with it? Like most women I’ve always wanted what I can’t have, and for me that means sassy blonde hair. It’s damaging, unhealthy, and expensive to keep up… unless you’re about to lose it all anyway. So I was brave and took the plunge! Here is what I looked like two days ago:
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| So long and dark... |
First I cut off 10 inches in length, which will be donated to Locks of Love. Thank you to all the insightful individuals who suggested I make a wig out of my own hair. Unfortunately that is both logistically impossible and also really really gross. I enjoyed having short, dark hair for the day. I think it looked quite professional, and it would probably cut down on the number of people who think I’m 19 years old.
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| It's like a small furry animal. |
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| Getting impatient with blowdrying... |
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| I look so much older!!! |
Today I took the BIG LEAP and went blonde. Keep in mind I haven’t ever bleached my hair, the most I ever did was tint it slightly more red in high school. This is a big deal for me!!! I had tons of fun with Tobey at Liquid Hair Studio in the South End. If you’re going for a dramatic change or just want to laugh a lot with your hairdresser, go see Tobey!!! Not only did he do an awesome job with my hair, but he was also very understanding and we had a lot of silly fun with this process. Isn’t that what it’s all about? And believe me, going blonde is a process. It took about two and a half hours, and there were so many steps!
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| Nice to meet you, Tobey. |
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| I asked when they were removing their halloween decorations. They're always like this... |
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| A tad nervous. |
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| Team Tuna! |
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| My mom is so good at taking photos. |
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| I have NO IDEA why this happened. |
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| WHAT DID I DO? (before toner) |
I love it. I couldn’t be happier. I still do a double take whenever I walk past a mirror, but I feel like a blonde bombshell. It’s so liberating!!! Now we have to find out if blondes really do have more fun…
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| THANK YOU TOBEY!!!!!!!! |
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| Sassy Pants |
i love it!!!!!!! you are so brave!!!!!!!!!! te ves DIVINA DIVINA DIVINA!!!!!!!! INCREIBLE!!!!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWW ME ENCANTÓ!!!!!!! ME FASINÓ!!!!!!! PARECES UNA ACTRIZ DE HOLLYWOOD!!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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You look like a movie star,a paparazi killed to get this picture. I love it girl, you look great blonde, dark, short, or long hair. Not everyone could pull that off. I sent you a comment last week, but it didn't go through, I was so pissed because It was pretty long, with a lot of heart felt data. Girl, I just want you to know that I admire you so much. You always have a smile, and always say "Hi". You are teaching us so much, people sometimes don't smile enough. With your courage and strengh through this, I think of life in a different way. You are such a great person, and your example to all healthy or unhealthy people will make a difference. I want you to know that if there's anything you need or want, I'm here for you.
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