What did you do last weekend?

Cuz I got bangs. And to those who remember my highly publicized decision to first get bangs last May – it was talked about for weeks… months for a lucky few! And sadly after the big unveiling - no one noticed! They weren’t really bangs at all. Having the same blunt hair cut since I was 15 (after unsuccessfully trying the Rachel – Jennifer Aniston layered look a few times and realizing it doesn’t work with my wavy hair) these small decisions are more than a bit major for me.

Sidebar – like most young girls I had bangs from an early age till I finally grew them out at age 12. They basically started at the crown of my head and complemented my bowl haircut very well. I’ve blocked it out. I don’t want to talk about my first true bang experience thank you.

So these bangs 2.0 aren’t your long layered swept behind the ear type of thing. They are just below my eyebrows, still side swept – but only falling about 4 inches from the top of my forehead. They aren’t deep (I’d say they’re between a quarter and half an inch from the front of my forehead back) - it’s a small and somewhat subtle start, and definitely noticeable. Especially when they decide to stand straight up… I kind of love them, and kind of hate them. They are the change I wanted. Although I’m not sure I need more help looking about 18 – still carded – everywhere! And let’s all remember when I took my California road test back in birthday month, I was asked if I was just getting my license for the first time. Uh – yes, 13 year ago that was the case.

Overall I think we’re in a natural adjustment period. They’re higher maintenance - which was to be expected, requiring a daily blow-dry to cooperate – and I use that term loosely. Working out with them is also a challenge. I’ve tried my lulu headbands (with the rubber grip – I added the faux denim navy one to my collection this weekend in their honor - LOVE) and they do the job for as long as it’ll stay on my head. Next will be the plethora of bobby pins and clips I plan on buying at the Grove.

I won’t include a picture as it'd conflict with my poor attempt of keeping the anonymity of “Style Guru” in tact. That and we’re still adjusting. ☺

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