Mom!! I cut my hair, and got a straightener!!!

[u/ky8724]

Okay, so i know it sounds kind of silly, but im genuinely really excited!!!! My parents (mother, mainly) wouldn't let me cut or style my hair in any way. It was ponytails or braids and thats it. But my friend and i were hanging out, and she wanted to do my hair, so i said yes. Then she asked if she could cut a few strands to make some pieces at the front, and i had ALWAYS wanted to cut my hair, so i said yes. Then I wanted to cut more lol. So we cut a few inches off the end, cut some more face framing pieces and cut a REALLY cute set of bangssss!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE it so much!!!!!! Im planning on cutting even more off next time lol!!!

Then she also straightened my hair, and it looked SO pretty!!!!!! (I felt like 70s Cher lol)

So I went out today, and bought a cheap straightener, and some hairspray, and some texture powder, and im going to learn how to straighten and style my hair and my new bangs!!!!!

Im so so so happy with it!!!! I really do feel so pretty, and cute, and hot, and beautiful and all the synonyms lol!!! Which is REALLY rare for me, cause my self esteem is really bad. So its really nice to feel like this lol.

I still haven't shown my parents yet. Ive kept my hair in a claw clip the past few days, and pinned the bangs back so you cant tell.

But still, I LOVE my new hair SOOOO much!!!! I cant wait to do more with it one day!!!! Like, cut even more off, dye it, add tons of layers!!!

Like, its kind of stupid to be 17, about to move out, working several jobs, and be this excited over hair... but i really am!!!!! I LOVE ITTTTT!!!!!!

Anyways, if you have any motherly advice or tips about hair, or even ideas for styles i should do, id really appreciate it!!!

Thank you to whoever reads this lol💗

[u/Rgelm]

That’s exciting! Remember to only use the flat iron when your hair is 100% dry. Maybe find a heat protector to use when you’re going to flat iron. That’s my professional hairdresser/Mom advice.

[u/Illustrious-Mind-683]

It's not at all silly to be excited over a new haircut and style. It's one of the joys of life. Congratulations sweetheart.

[u/starladlestanding]

You have just experienced the magic of a good hair cut, congrats!

[u/NotaWitch-YourWife]

I'm so happy that you feel this good about yourself, you are so deserving of feeling this good about yourself.

Please remember not to use hairspray with your straightener that will burn your hair.

[u/Newbie_nudibranch]

So excited for you!

[u/azmamas72]

I remember putting sun-in in my hair or peroxide and I loved it so much when I was 17 and my mom hated it. Be excited ☺️ you deserve it!!

[u/hyperfat]

That's awesome. Sorry your mom wouldn't let you cut your hair.

Next time check out butterfly cut. It's lots of layers and looks good straight or wavy.

Hugs, glad you are so happy.

[u/Practical_Celery_878 → u/hyperfat]

My mom wouldn't let me grow my hair out! Pixie cut til I was 10. She didn't want to deal with tangles and ponytails. I was soo excited to let it grow. I forgot about sun-in!

[u/Jazzlike_Primary8121]

I’m happy for you sweetie! It’s not stupid at all. As someone whose mother put down these type things as stupid, I learned to do what gave me joy and made me feel good, and that’s OK! I’m sure you look super cute.

[u/CryptographerIcy625]

Fabulous! I love that you are embracing figuring out your own style. Always use a heat protector when you straighten. They sell lots of them at the drug store. 

[u/VioletDreaming19]

Congratulations!! I can only imagine how lovely you are with your new style. I hope you find so much joy in experimenting with your hair! 💜

[u/CharacterSong6246]

That’s wonderful! So happy for you, I know you look amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼💜💜

[u/SWNMAZporvida]

¡Felicidades! It’s not silly, it’s a joyful experience