When we had short hair, we dreamed of the days when it would be long and beautiful like the princesses we saw in the movies. Now long hair is a reality and you really can't help but complain about it. You love it, you hate — you can't make up your mind. It's a constant debate and struggle. If you have — or had — long hair, then you will absolutely understand these struggles!
1. Windy days are hard.
Wake up, check weather, notice wind mph of weather...and decide between a ponytail, bun, or half-up-half-down if you’re feeling bold. Really, those are your only options of survival. Right ladies (and gents)?
2. Lip gloss is a serious no-no.
We’ve all been there: a bright red, sticky spot on your freshly-styled locks. It’s a lose-lose situation: it messes up your hair AND your lipstick. Advice: wait until you’re in the car or wherever you’re going.
3. It gets stuck in car doors.
I hope I’m not alone on this one, but when I try to sit down into a car and a few hairs get stuck when the car door closes, I get mad because it hurt but then get sad because I’ll miss the little guys.
4. Hair flips come off as sassy.
Even though, let's face it — sometimes they’re necessary.
5. It’s heavy.
You know that sore spot on your head after wearing it a certain way all day? You’re not alone.
6. It sags.
Think of your ponytail at 9 a.m. then at 1 p.m.
7. Blow-Drying is a sport.
I should have Michelle Obama’s arms by now.
8. Washing it is also a chore.
Don’t pretend like you don’t own a shower cap and some dry shampoo. We’re all friends here.
9. The two-towel rule.
When you’re the high-maintenance one who has to use an extra body-sized towel to twist your hair.
10. A quarter-sized amount of shampoo and conditioner isn't enough.
Nah. Try a full-on dollar bill.
11. Speaking of dollar bills, it’s expensive!
I don’t even want to know how much we spend on shampoo and conditioner, heat protectant, product for damage, product for curly-haired people, product for straight-haired people and even product for somewhere in between.
12. When you single-handedly ruin the ozone by trying to keep the curls in tact with hairspray.
Yet another product (ahem, see number 11).
13. It interferes with eating.
You must choose: hair down or eat a burrito like Nick Miller. You just can’t have both.
14. The sleep ponytail.
I say ponytail because leaving it down is just not an option and a bun is too heavy and headache-worthy.
15. Hair ties become your lifeline.
Don’t even think about leaving the house without sticking one around your wrist.
16. The SHEDDING.
I probably could’ve made several wigs out of my lost hair by now.
17. It is ALWAYS in the way.
Whether or not it's in your face or someone else’s, it's constantly a nuisance. When you lay down, it gets stuck behind you. When you get dressed, it gets stuck in your clothes. You get the gist.
18. It gets knotted and tangled so easily.
Whether you curled your hair or straightened it, within the hour your hair starts to get tangled and becomes a mess. Then you have to go through the hell of brushing it all out.
19. Everyone always tells you, “Wow, your hair is so long. I wish mine was that long.”
No, no you don’t.
20. You constantly thinking about cutting it off, because you think that life would be so much easier.
But you won't. You know you'd miss it too much!
