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Time for a change

“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” - Coco Chanel

I’ve heard this quote a few times and I find it interesting because it rings true with me. I cut my hair short again this week. This is the third time in my life I’ve gone for the dramatic long to short hairstyle. I love having long hair but there’s something liberating about cutting it all off!

The first time I did it I was 19, just got braces, lost a bunch of weight and finally found a job after a year of unemployment. I felt awkward about the braces but losing the weight and starting work felt so good. Chopping off my hair symbolised a big change in my life and gave me a new confidence in myself. I loved that time of my life.

The next time I went for the chop I was 24. I quit my job, went on a USA trip and broke up with my boyfriend. Seemed fitting to cut off my hair again. I felt confident and comfortable in my skin again and not long after the change of hairstyle I met my husband. This was another wonderful time of my life.

So that brings me to now. I’ve been through a lot the last few years. Moving away from my family to live in another state. Getting married, travelling, working full time, getting pregnant, buying a house, having a baby. 10 months post-partum and I’m finally starting to feel myself again. I don’t think you can go through all those things and not change. I completely lost myself in the process of becoming a mother and now I feel ready to find myself again... What better way to start off that process than by chopping off my hair! 🥳






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