For almost all people with long hair, there is a reason..deep down.
This reason is more psychological as to why we have such long locks.
For me, it was a highly unfortunate haircut at a highly unfortunate time in my life.
I had a face full of pimps and a mouthful of braces, so this hairstylist did not have much to work with. But, though I asked for a long bob that could touch my shoulders I watched as my hairdresser began to cut and cut and cut.
Before I knew it, the long bob I had once imagined was cut in line with my ear lobes.
My Ear Lobes
I remember looking around in every direction as the mirror-filled room began spinning around me.
I began praying it looked different than every angle I was observing.
I was sadly mistaken.
No angle could make it look any different…or any better.
From that moment on, I decided my hair was much better suited long and free-flowing and as far away from my ear lobes as possible.
Though long hair is the path I have chosen, here are some of the many misfortunes that cross the path of anyone who is considered #longhairdontcare:
1. Brushing hair after a shower, no matter how much conditioner is applied, is a brutal arm workout.
I would suggest taking a break every fifteen minutes or so, in order that you may gain some strength to continue brushing on.
(#BrushOn Spartans)
2. Cute buttons/zippers on the back of clothes.
I hate bursting bubbles, but your hair will get caught around the buttons/zipper. You will need a patient soul to excavate your mane from being irrevocably wound-around those adorable buttons or zipped to shreds.
3. Windows down = one big ole knot...or many little knots...so many knots...
When nice weather arrives, those whose choice transportation is an automobile, swoon at the chance to drive windows down.
Bring a hair tie. Your friends will thank you later.
4. Kids love long hair.
Babies love pulling your hair. Toddlers and young children love playing “beauty salon” to make you look a little more like Elsa or Rapunzel, but BEWARE!
You may end up with your hair looking like a knotty nest. It may be cute to see kids admire your long locks, but do not let the cuteness blind you or you will have a long arm workout to look forward to by the end of the night.
5. Bugs love to hide in long locks.
The amount of butterflies, bees and other flying insects that have taken haven (for a very short time, mind you) in my mane makes the hairs on my arms stand up straight, all the way down to my soul. This has made for some interesting moments throughout my long-haired life that I’d rather not re-visit.
6. Those who dearly love you, have a love/hate relationship with your follicles.
There is not a modest way to put this: when the follicles are many; they are found everywhere. I feel this may be an appropriate time to make a public apology to all my beloved friends and family: I am sorry for the amounts of hair you have found in your home, car and on your clothing. My deepest apologies.
7. Dark colored cloth is a long, blonde haired woman's worst enemy.
Whether pants, shirts, couches, cars, bottoms of shoes, hidden corridors or the president's boardroom...
long blonde hair is easily spotted (and I believe more attracted to) dark cloth.
Again, to those whose dark items have been overtaken by my blonde hairs... my deepest apologies. Though "long hair, don't care" makes me feel like the free-spirit hippie I slightly wish I was.. it is not applicable to my long-haired life.
Long hair definitely has its share of difficulties.
If you do not believe me, join me next time I am attempting to fix a bun on top of my head.
Well, join me if you have an extra thirty minutes or so..
