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Hair Freedom

REDCHEESE-PHOTO-BOOTH-303-20100612-CGA-D73D5-1Everyone I talked to, including my regular hairstylist and the wedding hairstylist, told me not to cut my hair.  I cannot remember ever having my hair so long.  It was dry, unhealthy with a smattering of split ends, and frankly, unruly.  I vowed to chop the tresses off soon after the wedding, but the guy who normally cuts my hair was booked up for two weeks!  I considered going to Supercuts, then having him fix it.  That’s how much I couldn’t stand the long hair anymore.

I could’ve shaved my head and sold my hair or donated it.  Instead I opted for a bob–in which case there’s no market for 4-inch locks.  As I stared at the wet black crescents on the floor, I told the hairstylist I was bummed I couldn’t wait to sell it.  He said not to worry because my hair would be put to good use.  I was surprised.  How?

“I collect the hair and it’s used for the Gulf spill.  You know, hair is an especially good absorbent.”

Hooray for helping a good cause!

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