Time gets away from me when it’s time to get a haircut. I’d likely have cut it a year ago if it hadn’t been for having The Quill And Brush at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. It wouldn’t have been common for an Elizabethan woman to have short hair and I’m all about reenacting history! However, long tresses proved torturous in the heat over the summer and I knew when fall came, snip-snip!
I knew however, that no matter how frustrated I’d lately become with this length (knots, time of care, getting strands caught or snagged in things), someone else could use what I had…
So I went to see my very talented stylist Krista McGann, who I’ve trusted with my cuts for over seven years. If you live in, or are visiting Chicago, I highly recommend her. Her artistry will have you leaving her chair feeling fabulous. Previous to the appointment, I let her know that I’d like to donate…
Krista told me that she believed my hair was the longest she’d ever cut, which I found surprising. How long was my hair this go around?! And with a donation requirement of at least 8 inches, what would I really be giving?
A lot of snipping and two fresh razors later, I was able to give approximately 20 inches…
And boy do I feel lighter than a feather! That very afternoon, I sent off my pony to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, an organization that provides 100% free real-hair wigs to women who are fighting cancer…
I hope that my gift will help another lady feel a little stronger during her hardship. As for me, I’m loving my short style!
Here’s wishing you strength when you need it, and encouragement to give when you can. God Bless!
Inspired By Venice 
Bless you for your contribution! Such beautiful tresses you produce. Annually?
And, the new do suits you so well! A new woman! Happy Holidays! They’re here!
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Thank you so much! My hair doesn’t grow that long in a year, but it’s thick and grows very fast. I was very happy to give it. Happy Holidays is right, I’m loving my new style!
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Thank you so much Michelle for your wonderful contribution.
And your short bob looks wonderful!
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Thank you, friend! It’s strength like YOURS that inspires ME! I’m quite enjoying my very short style!
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Michelle, you are cool. 😃 I really like your posts.
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Thank you so much! You have one very fun site yourself! I enjoy your reviews! Best Wishes!
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❤️❤️❤️
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Love the photos and comments. Both styles look great. you’re so lucky to have such thick healthy hair. xo
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Thank you! Believe me, I’m feeling a lot less stress with my short style! Before, combing out the knots almost drove me nuts!
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A beautiful gift of love for another ❤️
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It was a pleasure, and I certainly had plenty extra to give!
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you are so brave! I cut off all my hair almost a year ago and never looked back, but you’re doing it for such a nice cause too:)
Would love if you could check out my blog!
x
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Thank you! I admit I was a little nervous going in for the appointment. But now, I’m loving my short style!
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I bet you felt loads better. Did you toss out the scrunchies and ponytail holders. You look awesome in short hair and did you keep it short.
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Thank you so much! My hair is growing out, but I think I’ll be keeping it on the shorter side from now on. Long, long hair is too much work!
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