Bad Decisions by laurentye

Bad Decisions

Urgggg. So the past week I have done a few things that I have regretted. I like to think it was the insomnia and life stress that caused me to act impulsively and irrationally on more than one occasion. During what I now like to call my "Week of Horrible & Terrible Decisions and Actions" one of my disastrous decisions was to take some scissors to my own hair.

First of all, I should never ever try to cut my own hair. But more importantly I should REALLY never ever cut my own hair when I'm sleep deprived and lacking proper judgement. At the time I thought it seemed like a fantastic idea to just trim my bangs. But once I made that first snip, I realized with horror that it was WAY too short but at that point there was no turning back.

My hairdresser is going to give me a lecture next time I go in.

Now I'm left with awkward, uneven, too short, weird looking bangs. I debated trying to fix them today, but fortunately now that I am clear headed I realize that would make it worse. I wish I could stay in the house and hide until my hair grows, but unfortunately I have a dinner date with friends this week...

Next time I get the urge to play hairdresser on myself, I will think back to this.

*Thanks for all the comments on yesterdays picture. My office still smells like smoke :)
Awesome focus! Aw, why don't you go back the the hairdresser and get it cut shorter?
November 16th, 2011  
Lovely focus of these awful scissors! I made the mistake of asking my Mum to cut my bangs when I was 17. They were shorter than short...had to wear a ball cap for weeks! Don't worry, it will grow. In the meantime, get a hat!
November 16th, 2011  
@naomi haha cause it's just my bangs, or "fringe" to you in the UK. so now just that part is super short and odd looking, so i don't want to make them shorter lol
November 16th, 2011  
@shutterbugger hahaha Funny. I remember sitting on a counter as a child and my mom putting a bowl on my head as a cutting guide. mmm maybe i would have had more luck with a bowl...
November 16th, 2011  
hat.
November 16th, 2011  
Awesome focus!! I have done the same thing, it will be back! Hang in there!
November 16th, 2011  
Been there, done that. A couple of years ago while adding "highlights" I managed to dye my hair white with orange polka-dot roots! I feel your pain. Nice shot though :)
November 16th, 2011  
@bobfoto you're right! i should find an awesome, eye catching, unique hat!

@scooter thanks!

@kokobillia HA!! that made me laugh, orange polka dot roots lol funny :D
November 16th, 2011  
I love the perspective :)
November 16th, 2011  
Bummer. Time for a knit cap
November 16th, 2011  
the scissors look really sharp (sic) against the bokeh...oh dear lauren, sorry about the 'bad hair days' :(
November 16th, 2011  
good focus and DoF
November 16th, 2011  
Oh no! I cut my own hair but only when I'm in a good mood :)
November 16th, 2011  
maybe use clips to twist the bangs off your face ?
November 16th, 2011  
Neat idea for a shot, hopefully in the future you don't make that sort of impulsive decision again :-) By the way hats are a good cover up :-)
November 16th, 2011  
OH NO!!! hahaha. im sorry, this is not a funny story, but part of me giggled. I always cut my own bangs, but one time i too, cut them a bit to short as well. WHOOPSIE!!! we all live and learn right!? lol. At least you were just attempting your bangs and not the rest of your hair!! then it could have gotten scary!!! lol. Maybe you can pin your bangs back somehow where it would look nice???? or do you never pin your bangs back? dont worry, maybe nobody will notice :)
November 16th, 2011  
Sounds like a familiar story but actually I am starting to get pretty good at it! Love your dof.
November 17th, 2011  
such a funny story - sounds like clippers #3 for you all over haha
November 17th, 2011  
awesome focus. but sorry about your bad week. i think the only thing left to do now, is post a selfie of your awkward, uneven, too short, weird looking bangs. embrace it, and enjoy your dinner date.
November 17th, 2011  
Oh, the things we do when our bodies are not our own! Great visual, and I am sure that it is not that bad. Take care!
November 17th, 2011  
Been there, done that! And I got a lecture from my hiar dresser who even told my husband not to let me near the scissors! LOL
November 17th, 2011  
So the fact that you did not post a selfie I guess would be a good decision. I for one would have liked to see one. If this is any cosolation Melody has done that before and yes she would then get a lecture from her hairdresser too. I suppose that is what hats are for
November 17th, 2011  
Aww! Lauren, hair does grow back out! I hope you have a better day tomorrow! Unique shot on the scissors!
November 17th, 2011  
Oh man!! Try a clip or something to hold them back?? It'll grow back but I know it sucks!!
November 17th, 2011  
Oh, it can't be that bad. Every morning I check to see that I have hair where my bangs should be. Now, that is my definition of bad.
November 17th, 2011  
Been there done that and as you notice i like long hair so it just got cut short to fix my mess,it grows back
November 17th, 2011  
Nice shot - I like your composition... Remember hats can cover most things :)
November 17th, 2011  
Great use of focus. Short hair is georgeous!
November 17th, 2011  
Excellent closeup. Like others said, it will grow back. I've cut my hair before but it's been a long long time.
November 17th, 2011  
Great capture lauren this is perfect. Hmmmmmm shame about the hair though....
November 17th, 2011  
Oh gosh, i so hope you get your hair rectified soon :(
November 18th, 2011  
LOL! Most bad decisions are simply blessings in disguise I have found. There is a FAB movie on this concept called "Interstate 60". Grab it on DVD or Netflix if you can....
I really like the focus on this shot, BTW!
November 18th, 2011  
Great idea to take a photo of scissors :) I would love to see your new haircut :)
November 18th, 2011  
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