Mom

[redbird]

When I spoke to my mother a few days ago, I mentioned that I'm growing my hair out. Her response included the phrase "I don't approve".

I assured her that I understand about trimming split ends, and we went on to other things.

But I keep thinking about this, partly because I don't remember her explicitly saying she didn't approve of anything in close to 20 years. She hasn't said that about the tattoos, which are much further away from any social norm I might be expected to fit. Maybe she knew that a tattoo, once done, is there barring expensive surgery, whereas hair can always be cut again?

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[bibliotrope.livejournal.com]

One reason my mom always wanted me to have short hair because she thought it was easier to take care of -- fewer tangles, dries faster after washing, etc. She had a point there.

But I like long hair. I like the feel of it. I like being able to pull it back or twist it up out of the way. I like not having to have it trimmed every couple of weeks to keep it the right length.

Currently, my hair is about the longest it's ever been, down to my waist.