Oprah's Great American Haircut

If you know me at all, you know that I love me some Oprah. I am not sure what it is about the show that I enjoy so much. Maybe it takes me back to my mom watching it after school while making dinner. Maybe I enjoy the randomness of it all. I really can't stand how ditzy and goofy she acts sometimes, and I have sworn off all murder-themed episodes from this season on, but I just can't help myself. Sometimes I need a good dose of Oprah randomness to take me away from my life.

Today's show was Oprah's Great American Haircut. 99 women and 1 man got their hair cut by a fabulous team of stylists. Though I can't say I personally would go for an in-your-face orange or red hair color treatment, I thought all the colors and cuts they showed looked pretty nice except for one.

This has really gotten me thinking about my hair. I know what a profound effect a good haircut and color can have, but I have been putting it off because frankly, I haven't felt like making the decision. Sure, I go to the salon and get it trimmed every few months. I am not turning into woman - who - grows - her -hair - out - for - 30 - years - and - has - to - go - on - Oprah - before - she - cuts - it. No, that will never be me. But I have been putting off coloring my hair. It is a very in between color right now. It's not exactly blonde, but it's not exactly brown either. I have some blonde hair coloring in the closet, but I have been holding off on using it because I am dreading the maintenance it requires.

I colored my hair from the time I was 16 till I was 22. The last time I got it colored, I though, Oh, I will make it easy on myself and have a trained person do my highlights. Unfortunately, my laziness turned into a three hour ordeal involving two colorings because the stylist didn't use enough chemical the first time. After that, I let my hair go back to its natural color -- the indescribable blonde/brown mixture.

So anyway, I am still a bit torn about going back to the bottle. I know that when I do, it will probably be for a good part of the rest of my life. Sitting on the idea for a few more months won't hurt anyone. ;]