I keep saying out loud that this is the best haircut I’ve ever had, but let’s be real. It’s devastating. Every time this happens I’m in disbelief… this can’t be happening AGAIN? Its so painful to watch years of growth just be literally sliced off your head. I asked for the most careful, gentlest of trims. Some of my top layers outgrew the bottom layers, I just needed a little shaping. I said NO LENGTH OFF THE BOTTOM. I stressed how much I loved how full and thick it finally was. I told her that I’ve been traumatized over and over again by stylists who rushed and were careless. 5 minutes later, i lost almost 2 years worth of growth. I know it’s “just hair” and it’s easy to write off as vain or silly, but it’s so much deeper than that. It’s violating, irreperable damage- something that cannot be given back to me. It’s 2 years of my careful attention and patience, taken in 5 minutes by some careless stranger just trying to get through one client and onto the next. Hair is a part of your body. When you trust someone with a tiny piece of that just to be treated with such lack or regard or respect… it’s just hard to get over. I’ve already come to terms with this and am doing my absolute best to love this hairstyle I’m forced to wear for the next few years. I just need a moment to grieve what was taken from me. And i dont want to hear it doesnt matter. Women wouldnt pay thousands a year wigs, extensions and hairdye if it didnt matter. It matters a LOT. I’m sad, I’m angry, and I’m fine.