minimalist hair

As I’ve mentioned, minimalism is an ongoing journey for me and 2020 is going to be year of exploration, growth, and trying new things. I decided to experiment with a minimalist haircut since I was ready for a change and am going to be doing some upcoming travel. I have my skincare/makeup routine down to very few products, so I thought why not! Side note: tinted moisturizer is one of the best inventions ever – coverage, moisture, and SPF all in one? Brilliant. 

I have to be completely honest–the first time I went to the salon, I chickened out. She cut my hair shorter, but it wasn’t a pixie cut. After a week of not really liking that cut, I went back for an adjustment and BAM…most of my hair was gone. Hair is a funny thing. It’s something that will replenish itself over time but we wrap so much of our identity up in it. I’m embarrassed to admit that one of my hang-ups in going for a pixie was, “What will other people think?” In fact one of the reasons I chickened out at the first appointment was because the stylist talked me out of it. I also wondered if it would age me. IT’S JUST HAIR!  

After a week of living with very little hair, I’m happy to report I love it. I use a dime size portion of product to style it and can let it air dry and go. I always had to use a hair dryer and straightener with my longer hair. It can be standing on end when I wake up in the morning but I can quickly run my fingers through it and style it into something presentable. I think it will make travel easier. And I figure if I have a strong desire to experience long hair, I can just buy a wig! Here’s what I’ve learned in life: if you own something with confidence, others will think you look great.