Hair and Happy Birthday

First up...a very happy birthday to my mom!! She is ____ years old today, and this photo was taken just a couple of days ago when she went to lunch with my sister! Happy birthday, Mom! I hope you enjoy your day! (And don't forget to open the gift we left you!) 

Next up...can we talk about hair?

I had a much needed cut and color this week. I was starting to look questionable, and I feel so much better!

But hair upgrades always make me think about random hair facts and memories, so let's talk hair today!

* My hair has a little bit of wave to it. Not enough to truly be curly, but enough that when I was little, I frequently had to have tangles cut out of my hair. I remember one bad one that Mom worked and worked on one night after my bath. I was crying, we had gone through probably half a bottle of No More Tangles (LIES!!!!!) and Mom reached for the scissors. I think the sheer amount of hair about to go in between the blades scared Dad, so he said something about trying a little longer. Mom handed him the brush and welcomed him to try. Not too much time passed before he said maybe the scissors were a good idea. ;) Anyone else ever have terrible tangles as a kiddo?

* I started going gray in my early twenties. My hair is now almost completely white, but I am too scared to actually let it go. I'm not mentally ready.

* My first bout with hair color involved a home highlight job...you know...with the little caps and pulling it through? A friend from work came over to do it for me, but we were so busy talking that we forgot to put in the highlighting powder. *FAIL!*

* I used to get my hair cut at a walk-in place. You weren't allowed to make appointments there, even if you had someone you preferred. If you had a stylist preference, you had to wait. I think my longest wait for her was about an hour and a half, but she was worth it! 

* If you're a longtime reader here, you remember when I accidentally dyed my hair orange...and then fire engine red. If you haven't been around that long, here you go! 

* Because I always had long hair growing up, I decided to chop it ALL off after I graduated from college. I can't even believe I went this short!! (Cute baby is my bonus niece, Savannah. She's all grown up now.)

* I've had it long and short. I've been red, brown, blonde, and every mixture in between. I've gone straight and curly. I've done highlights and all-over color. I've had layers and all one length. I like to keep it interesting.

* I am grateful for a husband who doesn't mind my hair experimentation.

What about you?? Any hair regrets or particular loves from your life?