She’s been wanting to try a new haircut for a while ~ nothing too short, but a trim and maybe some bangs. (I was pretty worried about the bangs idea, because she’s so used to tucking it all behind her ears and having it completely out of the way!) Kayla’s first ever haircut was only about four or five years ago. I was her stylist then, and have been ever since, so when I suggested a “real” haircut at a real salon, by a real professional, she was a bit reluctant.
Yesterday I suggested making an appointment for today, but when she got up this morning she had changed her mind…
“Maybe I don’t really need a haircut, Mom. Will they have to wash it?
“Well, you don’t have to get it washed, but I think it helps and that’s almost the best part of it all!”
“How do they wash it?”
“In a sink. You just lay your head back, and the stylist stands behind you and washes it. She even massages your head! Actually, it’s so amazingly wonderful, that I’m pretty sure that once you do it today, you will never want Mom cut your hair at home again!”
“What if soap gets in my eyes?”
“Oh, I don’t think that will happen. The person washing your hair is highly trained in keeping soap out of eyes.”
I made the appointment for 3:30pm this afternoon. Before we left, I looked up a few “girl’s hairstyles” for Kayla to think about. We printed out a picture of the one she liked the best ~ long and tapered, with long bangs ~ and headed out to the salon.
Briana met us at the front desk with a big smile, and was so sweet to Kayla. She’s so sweet and gentle to everyone, which is why I knew she would be perfect for this first cut! (Apologies to Patrick, if he’s reading this. You’re pretty sweet, too, Patrick, but I thought a girl would be best this time!) She asked Kayla about how she wanted her hair done, we showed her the photo, discussed the strategy, and headed back to the sinks. I wondered if I would get emotional about this “big girl” haircut, but no tears were shed ~ even as about seven inches came off to create bangs!
I think part of why I didn’t cry is because I’ve almost never seen Kayla quite this happy about something. At different points of the cut, Briana would ask her if she liked it. Every time Kayla had a big smile and an eagerly nodding head. It was the cutest thing, and it made me happy to see her so overjoyed about her new “do.”
And here’s my beautiful girl in the “after” shot along with Briana. You can’t quite see the finer details of this cute cut, but there’s a bit of a taper low on each side, and a few slight layers in the back.
It’s just super cute on her.
Thanks, Briana!
She smiled and skipped all the way back to the car saying, “Mom, I really like it so much! And I do want to do that again sometime!”
(Oh my! So much for not crying…the tears are brimming over now as I write!)
All kinds of gorgeousness!! What a beautiful haircut! it looks so good Kay Kay!! Oh, we can't wait to see our favorite peeps!!!
~Aunt Melissa
Kayla, I love it! Way to join the bangs club. 🙂
Kayla…We think your new haircut is almost as beautiful as your smile!
Love, K&J
I LOVE the pic where she's looking straight at the camera and Briana is drying her hair. what GORGEOUS girl, Mel!!
Thanks, everyone ~ will show her ALL of your compliments! 🙂