Locks of Love requires that the hair is at least 10 inches long – so the cut is usually a dramatic one, and since I’ve never done it before I was really looking for someone who knew what they were doing. Fortunately, Sarah was recommended to me by a mutual friend who has excellent taste, so I felt confident that I was going to get a great hair cut, and that the 3.5 hour drive into the Bay Area was worth it for her expertise. Besides, it is always fun to have a chance to visit friends, check out my old stomping grounds, and do ‘city things’.
I love the new cut, and the more I play with it, the more I like it! It didn’t turn out exactly the way I had imagined – it turned out better – because I figure since I was traveling to get my hair done by a professional I respect, I would try to get out of the way and let her do her thing, and other than a few ideas or guidelines. That seems to have worked out well.
I have some funny lingering ‘long hair’ habits, like taking the time to flip my hair out when I put on a jacket, sweater, or put a bag over my shoulder, or extra motions when I wash my hair, but I’m sure as I get used to the convenience of short hair, that will go away. Yippee! Bring on the warm weather!
![Before the hair cut Before the hair cut](https://i0.wp.com/LifeInYosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/090329-pre-hair-cutx500-199x300.jpg?resize=199%2C300)
![Sarah, cutting the first of 4 ponytails Sarah, cutting the first of 4 ponytails](https://i0.wp.com/LifeInYosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/090329-cutting-ponytailsx500-199x300.jpg?resize=199%2C300)
![Therea and Hair Somehow it doesn't seem like as much hair after it's been cut.](https://i0.wp.com/LifeInYosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/090329-th-with-hairx500-300x210.jpg?resize=300%2C210)
![Finishing the styling Finishing the styling](https://i0.wp.com/LifeInYosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/090329-hair-style-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199)