Quote from: Steph2.0 on November 24, 2017, 11:35:15 AM
I was obsessing to my friend Cassie, who I met at one of the social events of a local support group, about my hair situation regarding my upcoming court appointment. She's the one we went to the Ren Faire with, is also full-time transitioning, and has become a good friend. I told her I was considering going to a salon and getting some advice for my hair, and she invited me to go with her to her hairdresser tomorrow. So hopefully I'll find out if there's any hope for my mop, and maybe get some trimming and styling done. It's all a little scary. It's been 20 years since I let anyone do anything with my hair, and I'll be putting my foot down if she suggests shortening it by any significant amount.
Today was the day I took another big step. I went with Cassandra to see her hairdresser Destinee, and okayed her recommendation to shorten my hair about 2 inches, color it all back to the original color with some highlights, and change the style to swept bangs. I've never ever had my hair styled; heck, I haven't even been in a barber's chair for 20 years. It took almost four hours while Destinee did her magic. The color ended up a little darker than original, and I love it. And I admit that when I saw myself in the mirror, I broke down in tears. Even got Destinee and Cassie crying. There was absolutely no doubt that there was a woman looking back from the other side of the looking glass.
We met another friend for lunch and spent the rest of the day wandering through the shops, talking at a coffee shop, watching the tree lighting ceremony, and finally ending up at a Mellow Mushroom for dinner. Cassie is just a little ahead of me in her transition, and we had a deep heart to heart conversation about our pasts, present and futures. More than once I talked about how much help you all have been to me here on Susan's.
Here I am with my slightly windblown new do, and a beautiful Florida sunset:
Here I am with Cassie and my new friend Stella:
The best part? The whole day I went without a hat. It was another outstandingly wonderful day to remember forever.
Steph