Eyes may be the window to the soul but hair is certainly a close second on the ‘things that give away my mood’ list. Often times, hair is a means of self-expression – a canvas for all your creative whims. Unfortunately, hair can also be a sign that something has seriously gone awry. Many of us are well acquainted with the C.P.H (crisis provoked haircut). Whether it’s a breakup or a failed exam, it’s our manes that bear the sadness. In a moment of panic, our stylists offer us all sweet serenity. After all, desperate times call for major hair transformations.
1. The Refusal
Your friends begged you not to do it; your mom said you’re “not allowed.” Little do they know, their pleas are only pushing you closer to the hair salon. It’s not just a haircut anymore; it’s a declaration of self. This is the beginning of the end, my friend.
2. The Last Straw
You just broke up with your significant other and suddenly it feels like there is no better time than the present to chop off all your hair. Trust me, we’ve all been there. But unfortunately, “If Emma Watson can pull off a pixie cut, then so can I” is not good logic; it’s just rock bottom.
3. The Reveal
There’s a certain sense of both excitement and remorse that sets in as the chair begins to swivel toward the mirror. Everything is different now. It doesn’t matter if it feels like your life is in shambles because “A Whole New World” is so your new anthem.
4. The Fall-out
How could they do this to me? Does everyone hate me? Why would my friends let me do this? I bet it’s because they want to look hotter than me. As soon as the paranoid questioning phase has passed, cue the angst door slamming and sulking. You’re definitely going to regret this all later.
5. Crying. A lot of crying.
You cry to your mom, friends, and yes, even your math teacher. You will literally cry to anyone that will listen because your haircut is just THAT big of a deal.
6. Acceptance. (And hats!)
Oh, you like my beret? Thanks, it’s masking all my emotional instability! Also, it matches my shirt.
7. The Waiting
I’ll just smile through the pain and use horse shampoo for like five years, it’s fine. I’m totally fine.