7.22.2011

BECAUSE IT IS JUST HAIR….RIGHT?

Lately I have been having the itch to cut my hair.  And when I say lately, I mean for months! I’ve had very short hair in the past, but I have never literally shaved my head…  Well, all of that changed last night!

I went from all of this (which by the way, was cut prior to me leaving for Blogfest in May)

Before shaved head

To this

shaved head after

I parted my hair and put a ponytail at the top and in the back.  I cut the back first because I figured if this was a case of insanity, I could easily fix this problem by heading to the salon and asking for a nice bob or something. But after that back ponytail was cut, I felt so good!!! It really wasn’t hard for me to get to this

hair in sink

This is totally not for everyone, I know, but I must say that I feel so FREE! Like I’m not held down.  So free from a ponytail and flat irons.  But most importantly so free from chemicals.  I have great hair that really does not need many chemicals, but I used them anyway. 

back of shaved head

I tried on this dress last night just to see if I still look like a girl… The answer is no. I LOOK LIKE A WOMAN!!!!

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44 comments:

Brian's friends said...

Love it! You can totally rock this look - good for you! Less fuss, less chemicals - less time & MORE style... good job! xxoo Caroline

L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...

Thanks a lot Caroline!

Abbe said...

You look so chic!

Trish Atkinson said...

You look GREAT! I bet this is the best in the heat of the summer...I wish I could rock this like you do!

L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...

Thanks Abbe and Trish!

Unknown said...

I definitely like:) I felt the same way after I did my big chop after transitioning for a year. Feels free. You look great!

Jess @ Living On Sweet Tea said...

I LOVE it! Your so lucky that you can pull this look off, I know I never could! Def. an awesome choice

Brandi said...

you're beautiful, Lakeitha.

Unknown said...

Wow, you did the BC aka Big Chop - looks good!

Your going to love being chemical free -- I go back and forth between my natural curls and flat iron. I havn't used chemicals in my hair in over 11 years and honestly don't know why I ever did??

You look cute it really highlights your smile and cheekbones :)

Darnetha | ChippaSunshine said...

You look great girl!! I cut my hair really short a few years ago to get rid of the relaxer and that was the best decision for myself and my hair.

montreal said...

You look beautiful!

LouisChick said...

WOW!!! I didn't expect that last picture. I still can't close my mouth. You look absolutely beautiful!

Brixton Nole said...

Get it girl!! I keep it short and curly in the summer too..once you go short its hard to go back!!

Chelsea Junget said...

Wow- you pull the short hair look off amazingly!

Unknown said...

Wow you are brave! You look great! If I had your cheek bones and your confident swagger I do it too. Work it Girl!

Kara said...

You look great! Beautiful in fact.

Tricia said...

You are one smokin' hot momma!!! Totally rockin' the hair and the dress! Loving that dress! Where did you get it?

Tonia Lee Smith said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Join the natural hair club :)

Champagne on Tuesdays said...

You look stunning! It really suits you. I always say women with short hair have good hair days every single day. Enjoy!

Karen said...

I wouldn't say this if I didn't mean it, but you are one of the few women I've ever seen who can pull this off beautifully. Girl, you look hot!

heymudda said...

Okay sista- Now what are you going to do with all that extra money and free time! Like I really need to ask - I LOVE IT!

Danielle said...

It looks really great! p.s. love your blog!

retrorevival.biz said...

So happy I discovered your blog ~ it's awesome!

You're gorgeous and your new do is fantastic. Love the dress too!

~Cindy

Miss M&M said...

I love it!!! And you're right you look like a WOMAN. This is totally fierce on you!

MichelleBee said...

That was really gutsy but it paid off. You look sooo good! Now what can I learn from this? Take more risks. Thanks for the inspiration.

Tara said...

I bet that feels so nice and "cool" it is blazing hot here in NC. I can only imagine Atlanta. Looks good girl! Go you.

Tiffany said...

SHOCKER! And that dress is fabulous. When it starts to come in all curly like ur gonna just luv it more. I think my chin is still on the floor. Get.it.gurl!! Afterall, it is just hair.

liz said...

You rock!

Unknown said...

It looks amazing! You totally rock this look - and I LOVE the dress and earrings!

Angela @ Cottage Magpie said...

Oh my goodness, you look FANTASTIC! So sophisticated and sexy. Love it!

~Angela~

Marcia V. said...

Oh Honey, you look fabulous! Are you going to keep the blog pic now or change it to your new look?

Wonder Woman said...

First time commenting, Love your Blog!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair.

The Sister Sophisticate said...

You were beautiful then, but girrrrl you ARE a masterpiece now! Welcome to the NHC(Natural Hair Club!

I had contemplated just like you for months before I did big chop, but I have loved it every since! I am going on my 4th year and loving being chemical free!

Along with natural beauty I think going natural brings out an inner beauty that you will wear through and through!

Congratulations...!!!

Nancy said...

Love it! Wish I could pull it off although it sure would be a good way to go from coloring to not coloring my hair!

Sing of Singature Style said...

WORK IT! Look fab woman!

P.S. I love this... said...

You look fab!

Glam in Cincy said...

I love your BC rocks!!!

Moni @ CL Journal said...

I love it! Go on girl! : )

LindsB said...

Woah, hottie hottie! You look amazing, a total hottie- I LOVE this look you are rockin!!

House of Brooke said...

Luv it!
I am NOT my hair!!!

(s/n Please let me know if i can send you some earrings. thx)

~IG2S

www.brookescloset.net

Marcie said...

It looks amazing!!! I think that women that can pull of shaving their head are beautiful and confident.

SHERRY HART said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

mrs-leigh said...

SIMPLY GORGE!! I have been away for awhile, I saw your new profile pic and was like WOW! Do it lady, just because you can!!

Kristen said...

i LOVE the new 'do! I of course noticed it before...but just wanted to drop in and say so :)