Hair Story

 

A picture of long hair style I've had over the years. It looks knotted, a bit messy, and growing long but those were some of the things that I missed when I had shorter hair (besides the knots)- to actually do something with it.

This picture was taken nearly 9 years ago. It was an unconscious effort to grow out my hair. (It would be almost a year until I would chop it off for donating). But I think I enjoy longer hair because I think it looks better on me, and I feel like myself. 

I never felt that way, until last year I could really sense the lack, if you will, of longer hair that I took for granted. I was so ready and tired of my long hair but then instantly missed it when it was cut (much shorter than I wanted by the way). And knew it would take quite a while to grow back. 

Last year, I was really conscious of how fast, or rather how slow my hair was growing. It felt like each month, it had barely grown much. (I know, a bit excessive concentration). But this year, I have barely 'kept count' of the growth, or how long it is. Maybe because I already recognize it is longer and I'm not as focused or concerned. I like the length I have much better- though it's taken about a year in a half to get it to this length!

 I think I will need to get a trim soon. But for now, when I actually focus on my hair, it feels nice to have it longer and know it will continue to grow!