I wouldn’t really call myself a vain person but I do care about what I look like. Well, let me rephrase that, I sometimes care what I look like.
Just like many mommies out there, during my days at home I am running around in your typical ‘mommy uniform’ or yoga pants (even though I have never done yoga in my life) and an over-sized tee shirt/sweat shirt. When I am home I go for comfort. And yes, I have been known on more than one ocasion to leave the house wearing said clothes. Like I said, when I am with the kids the name of the game is fast, easy, comfort.
But there are certain times that I like to look good, maybe even a little hot. I take the time to make sure that my clothes match and that there are not any snot or vomit stains on them. These are the times that I half pay attention to the fashion trends and try and dress like a hot woman and not just a mommy.
When I am dressing for me, the woman, I want to wear things that make me feel good and highlight the good features on the body that I have to work with.
One of the things that I have always liked about my body (besides my cleavage) is my hair. For the first part of my life, my hair was long and there was really nothing to it and that suited me because I had not really discovered myself. But when I did discover who I was as a person, I cut my hair off into a short and sassy cut with a little bit of edge.
I like having short hair. I can wash it and go or I can take the time to style it and make it fun. I like to color my hair and for those of your that know me in real life, know that I like to change that color a lot. I think that my hair is the one thing about me that really shows my personality, nice and neat but with a sassy edge.
I also have always been complimented on my hair. People seem to like it. But I have begun to notice something about the people that are making these compliments about my hair. Sometimes they come from other women in my age group but most of the compliments are coming from women older than me. And not just a few years older than me, now I am talking about women who could be my mother or even grandmother.
They say things to me like, “Excuse me, but I must tell you that your hair is really, really nice” or “I like it a lot, in fact I think that I could totally pull it off.” Actually, the most recent woman who told me this demanded that I give her the name of my salon and my stylist. She was so pushy that she just about took my phone out of my hands to look the number up herself.
None the less, I have started to get a complex about my hair. I am starting to think that I have old lady hair. But I just don’t get it. My hair is streaked with chunky blond highlights and is all spiky, how in the world could that be old lady hair. I just don’t understand. But the last thing I want is to have old lady hair when I am only in my 30′s.
So the way I see it, I have three choices in this matter. I can keep my hair style and just get used to the fact that I have old lady hair. I can start using some non-traditional color in my hair like green or purple and then see what those old ladies say. Or I can pull a Brittney Spears and shave my head.
Mmm, what to do? What to do?
OR.. maybe the old ladies just like the way you pull off the sass and want to look younger and have your hair cut? *I* think it is awesome! I can’t pull off short hair… too chubby of cheeks and an awful double crown in the back that makes it stand straight up when short. I’m jealous.
I hear pink is really in:-)
Gwirl!!! They’s just jealous!! They are livin’ in that stage called, “I wish I had”. They never went for funk and are totally wanting to scam on yours!
Keep rockin’ it!
~kristin
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Purple! Go for purple! Hahaha. Actually I don’t think it is you have “old lady” hair. I think they are trying to be young and hip like you!
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You so do not have old lady hair! I have never seen an old lady with colors like that. It looks great! I could never pull of a style like that, but you look great!
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YOu DO NOT have old lady hair–you have great hair and I love your style. I have had the same style forever! There are some websites where you can upload a picture of your face and try on different hair styles and colors. Maybe that will help you?
Are you kidding?!?! I’m always wishing I could get your hair color! Your hair is perfect for you. But if you do go for blue (like the old ladies), then we need to talk.
No no! Your hair is gorgeous and those old ladies just wish they looked as fabulous as you do!
I’ve seen you in person and complimented your hair (although, i am an old lady compared to you. LOL). It is FAB! Don’t change it!
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Whatever you do, if you pull a Britney, just don’t beat anyone silly with an umbrella. LOL.
I think you look great. Not everyone can pull off short hair.
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Hmmmm as one of those folks you are probably referring to as an “OLD LADY” you may not REALLY be interested in what I have to say but here goes anyway. 1) I think the distinction between “old lady” and “young and sassy” styles are changing. some of the more famous “old ladies” who are well known models look better than young girls in their 30s. they also wear hair styles that woman their ages NEVER wore 20 or even 3o years ago. 2) i don’t think there’s many woman in my age bracket (nearing retirement) who have the purplish/bluish hair color like older women used to wear. that’s what lady’s of MY grandmother’s age wore and they are mostly dead now or VERY VERY old. 3) your style looks great. i love the stylish cut and the highlights are terrific. what i’m thinking is you should just celebrate the fact that so many folks (including those older and yes wiser women) think you have a terrific hair-do.
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I thank you for your perceptive, I really needed that.
Oh my goodness – they’re just wishing that they could be young and spunky like you! No need to develop a complex or anything. Keep doing what you’re doing! I’m jealous because I love short cuts like yours but I’m too afraid to go that short! Hats off to you!
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No, you definitely don’t have old lady hair. And the chunks of color attest to that – sassy indeed. Don’t even give it another thought!
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i remember trying to cut my hair short and it didnt work out. it wasnt me. now, i’m growing it back again to a more manageable (i do have a toddler to run after) length.
and i dont think you have old lady hair. i like it just the way it is
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I think you seriously look fabulous! I LOVE IT!
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I had to laugh when I read this post. I’ve often blogged about me being worried I have “Mom Hair.” And now that I am a mom, well, I have Mom hair.
But you know what I mean by Mom Hair.
I don’t think you have old lady hair, or Mom Hair, for that matter. I would strongly suggest you not dye your hair green or pink, or whatever, because then you will just look like a woman in her 30s who is trying to look like a kid in her teens.
Not Fabulous.
Stick with what you got. You own that style!
I hear ya. I now have a cute longish bob but I worry that it might give the impression that I have kids instead of dogs. Of course it might just be that I am 37 and people assume that I should have kids if I am driving around in a Honda Pilot. It’s a ‘what came first’ conundrum, the car or the hair.
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One of my favorite hair styles is the pixie cut. If I thought I would look good in one I would be sporting one as we speak.
However, most of us are not secure enough to rock the short hair styles. The only reason you might see more older women with short hair is that they are finally secure enough to not care what other people think and they rock their short hair (think Jamie Lee Curtis).
You look good in short hair so keep on rocking it.
Did I say rock enough?
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If you are telling me that I rock, then it is never enough.
I like your hair and I think it’s very sassy. You definitely don’t have old lady hair. Please do not shave it off or dye it some crazy shade of neon color those options are definitely not the answer.
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Love your sassy hair! I think those old ladies just wish they were you. Keep the chunky highlights and please do not pull a Britney!
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Old lady hair? PAAA-LEAZE!
You are rockin it!
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Actually I don’t think you have old lady hair AT ALL!!! I love it and I’m in my 30′s by the way.
It is sassy and don’t let anyone tell you that it’s old lady hair because it isn’t. I say keep and keep feelin sassy!!!
It is obvious you take good care of your hair and have GREAT COLOR. DO not have a complex. It’s great on you!
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I don’t think you have ‘old lady hair’ but… you can hit me if you want… I don’t like stripey hair!! Sorry!
*ducking and running as Jen throws a blow dryer at my head*
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That’s alright. I will let you have your opinion, even if it is wrong!
I thin your hair is cool and I’m in my 30′s also… So my opinion counts!
Also, I am envious of those younger than me and their youth, chalk it up to that
If they are that old they probably can’t really see your hair that good anyway. Don’t worry about it.
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I think what it is, is that alot of older women like to have shorter cuts. But no one wants anything boring, right? They just like that yours is shorter, but you still keep it youthful with the color and sass, I’m sure.
I won’t lie though, I do think that shorter hair is for older moms. I prefer some longer hair, despite all the ickies and fingers that make their way into it. I won’t cut mine until I’m 40. I promised Hubby. Haha.
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Ok, please don’t pull a Britney!
Maybe those women think your hairstyle is just so awesome that is has the potential of turning back time for them and making them seem 15 years younger.
And I don’t think length really makes that big of a difference…I had short hair in my 20s for quite a number of years.
Either way, I have always thought your hair is cute and I’m a big fan of chunky highlights!
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My guess is that they’re trying to look younger, but can’t be bothered growing their hair long like a teenager who hasn’t discovered herself, so are on the look out for short and gorgeous styles.
Like yours!
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Dude….you soooo don’t have old lady hair! It’s super cute and fun. So, there, I’m not an old lady, and I like your hair!
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I’m so in need of a change of hair style but too afraid/too comfortable to do much about it. With summer coming up -its easy to keep it long and just throw back into a pony tail or twist. I cut it shorter to avoid that a few years ago but then I just couldn’t wait to grow it back out long enough to do that again! ha! At least I can play around with fun highlights!
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Oh you so do not have old lady hair!!! You have great hair – always have!! Funny thing, I was just thinking this morning, “Oh blah! my hair looks so mom-ish” I’m looking for something different and longer is NOT an option! I’m thinking of shaking things up and getting a little pixie cut for the summer. I’d have to vote not to shaving your head – think of how itchy your scalp would be when it was growing back in – I say keep your chunky bold blond highlights and sassy look – it fits you well!
You are lady that s why it looks great but instead of that if you use bergendi color then it looks better.
Umm, I must say, SHORT HAIR RAWKS!!!!! Yours is quite fabulous!!!
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Your hair is just stunning. Ok maybe I am an old lady too….
It is sooo not old lady hair!!! If and old lady has it then it’s just a hip old lady so don’t fret. The problem stems from when older women have long hair. It doesn’t work so embrace your swanky do and revel in your hotness!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
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I had my hair cut short my freshman year of college. I would change it a bit here and there, but I kinda joked that I didn’t want to be 50 and have my girlfriends drag me on the Oprah show because I’d had the same hairstyle for 30 years! When my girls were born, I started growing my hair out. It’s finally long enough for a ponytail, which I think is only a fitting match for my “mommy uniform”. HA!
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