Sunday, May 2, 2010

Is My Hair Frosted?

Last fall, due to budget constraints and dissatisfaction with the calico cat my highlighted hair was turning into, I decided it was time to see what my real hair color looked like.  I knew I had more greying around the temples, that popped out about a week after every highlight job I had.  But the grey was more like white and I wondered if it wasn't so bad.  So, I cancelled the highlights but kept up with frequent haircuts.

By now, all the highlights have grown out and been cut out, and I am "all me."  Frankly, it looks like my hair is "frosted" like the ladies used to purposely get in the seventies.  Some days I think it looks great, some days not.  I can tell my hair stylist thinks I've made a mistake (or is she just hating this economy?)  My husband says it looks fine, but I think he's swayed by being quietly delighted in my not spending the big bucks every three months on highlights.

I am rapidly approaching 48 and am experiencing all those mood swings that affect a woman of my age and wishing I had thought to ask my mother when she hit menopause so I could just find a state of grace about the night sweats.  Am I rambling?  But can a 48 year old get away with being grey?

(Just like at what age is it okay to pin your napkin to your shirt to avoid messes from spills while dining out -like both my grandmothers did without apology?  But I'd better save that discussion for another day.)

You be the judge:


5 comments:

  1. I, personally, love the hair! I always debate the grey issue myself and depending on how old and grey I am when we have our last baby, I may change my mind. But for now, I am au naturale as well. Good picture of you, by the way. Looking forward to reading more from you!

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  2. I love the hair. You should remember me going through memopause - not fun, especially the night sweats. Dennis used to wake me up to tell me I was having a hot flash!?!?! I am looking forward to your new blog. My friend stopped eating sugar and white flour and walked five days a week and lost 45 lbs. I try but only make it a few days. I need to try again - you have inspired me! Good luck with your new way of living. I look forward to your posts.

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  3. you look great for 48! great to see you blogging again.

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  4. Lisa; you will be horrified to know that I place a napkin on my chest now - without a pin. So I've been doing this for a few years, so YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH NOw to follow suit.

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