PWT: Post Wedding Trim

PWT: Post Wedding Trim

July 21st, 2010 @ 12:39 pm by Mrs. Hermit Crab
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Hello. My name is Mrs. Hermit Crab and I am a serial hair cutter.

I like to grow my hair long, thenafter two years get totally frustrated, chop it all off on a whim (and donate it), enjoy it for a week and then complain about how I hate my hair short for the next eight-to-twelve months until it grows out a little.

It a cycle that Mr. Hermit Crab doesn’t like very much, mostly because he fields most of the complaining and there is only so much a person can say “I told you so” without getting equally frustrated.

Since college, I have been rocking this cycle, big time. I started braiding my hair (we’re talking serious braids here) freshman year, and as soon as I took them out for good, the cycle began anew.

A little trip down Hermit Crab Hair Memory lane:

Spring 2005 - Nearing the end of the Braids. Click to see them better. I loved them but I think that ship has sailed.

Summer 2005 - recently post-braids-chop

Summer 2007 - the two year growing hold pattern

February 2008 - and the two year chop (donated to Pantene Pro-V’s beautiful lengths). My last major haircut to date.

I know it is common for many women to chop off their hair because they have been growing out for the wedding. I, however, have to decided to rebel! I desperately needed a haircut, this was indisputable. In effort to learn my past and not go down the same treacherous path, I got myself a Post Wedding Trim! Cut off the dead ends, got some new bangs and some layers for a little bit of a new look. I’m sorry I didn’t take a pre-picture, but here’s one from the wedding to remind you of the length:

Moments after I put on my dress for the first time that morning (there are a lot of sneak peeks in this picture - that’s all to come soon!)

And the very anti-climatic “chop” er, rather “trim” - a little sumptin’ sumptin’ going on, but keeping it long (for now).

Are you planning on post-wedding chopping (or did you)? What’s your hair story?

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17 Responses to “PWT: Post Wedding Trim”

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mjchexum (message) 485 posts, Helper bee

I cannot wait to cut my hair! Unfortunately our wedding probably isn’t going to be until October 2012…but I’ve made so much progress!! I love having long hair, it’s just such a pain. I always feel more stylish and sassy when I have short hair
Your hair looks beautiful though! I’m not anti long hair, I just can’t wait to get mine chopped off. It’s going to be a long 2 years…

7/21/10 @ 12:50 pm (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

I have not had long hair (past my shoulders) since I was about 5 years old. I am in the process of growing it out right now for the wedding and am hoping to resist the PWC because I think it would be nice to see what having really long hair feels like.

I think you look better with long hair, both look good, but long looks best.

7/21/10 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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Cherry311 (message) 72 posts, Worker bee

I’ve ALWAYS had long hair (except for maybe 2 different times) I’m also growing it long for the wedding, but CANNOT WAIT to chop it all off afterwards! For some reason I want a cute short ‘do to start my new life and my fiance totally agrees (he loves short hair)
Maybe i’ll cut it on my honeymoon…hmmmmm…..

7/21/10 @ 1:06 pm (reply)

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Moose1209 (message) 1,992 posts, Buzzing bee

I am in the EXACT same pattern. Right after my wedding I chopped off ten inches and donated it for the 3rd time in 5 years. I think this time I’m just going to let it grow slightly past my shoulders and then keep it there for a little while. Love your “new” look by the way!

7/21/10 @ 1:07 pm (reply)

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MJogan (message) 124 posts, Blushing bee

I’m dying to cut mine. I can’t wait. I look better and more “adult” with a bob, but I’m doing the usual “grow it out for the wedding” thing since I want an up-do.

Good for you, though, holding out! Your hair is so beautiful, I can see why you like it long!

7/21/10 @ 1:08 pm (reply)

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LindsayJeff (message) 210 posts, Helper bee

I cut it off 36 hours after the wedding, right before we left for the honeymoon. I cut off at least 8 inches…not a single regret, and have already gone for a second hair cut since I even cheated on my hairdresser to get a monday appt since her shop is closed

I think your hair looks great both long and short!

7/21/10 @ 1:08 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

After an unfortunate short event in high school, I always have kept my hair long. I’ll be getting a trim, but purely for split end reasons!

7/21/10 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Very cute!

7/21/10 @ 1:16 pm (reply)

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Farfromachildbride (message) 1,006 posts, Bumble bee

I sooooo chopped mine off and boy does it feel good! I’m a short haired girl at heart though, so growing it “longish” (which in my world = a wee past my shoulders) was painful for me. I don’t know how you long-haired girls do it, especially in this heat!

7/21/10 @ 1:22 pm (reply)

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Lo (message) 538 posts, Busy bee

I got my last big haircut a week ago for our engagement pictures and will be growing it out for the next year so I can wear it up for our wedding day. However, I am definitely going to be one of those running the salon for a PWC!

7/21/10 @ 1:35 pm (reply)

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Goldilocks1107 (message) 2,504 posts, Sugar bee

I’m planning to chop off about 3-4″ after the wedding. I think that’s what it will take to get back to the healthy part of the hair strand. I can’t wait! Probably about 60 days out.

7/21/10 @ 2:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Chapstick (message) 2,098 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m the exact same way! I totally grow my hair out for two years usually, then chop it all off to donate it. I did a dramatic PWC last year after the wedding, and now, I’m hating it and want to grow it back out, which I’m going to start after the summer’s over.

7/21/10 @ 2:41 pm (reply)

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sdbell88 (message) 13 posts, Newbee

I’m chopping all mine off. Totally gone. Like…under 4 inches. And dying it blue. Or purple. Maybe pink. Still haven’t decided. It’s currently a good 4-6 inches past my shoulders. I’m so. sick. of. this. hair.

Other than the wedding and honeymoon, the PWC is what I’m looking forward to most right now.

7/21/10 @ 3:33 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Very cute! I really like the side swept bangs on you.

7/21/10 @ 5:13 pm (reply)

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Merry02 (message) 428 posts, Helper bee

I really didn’t even want to cut my hair, but it needed to be done! I can’t straighten my hair in the summer because it’s too humid, so I’m stuck letting my naturally wavy/curly hair air dry. Too long and it’s weighed down and hideous.

7/22/10 @ 12:02 am (reply)

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AuroraRose2011 (message) 76 posts, Worker bee

I don’t even want to THINK about having all that heavy, long hair again. I chopped mine sophomore year of college and it has been shoulder length or shorter ever since. For my wedding next summer, I plan on having my angled bob done in soft 20’s style waves with a flower fascinator. Romantic, simple, and still me!

7/22/10 @ 10:21 am (reply)

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animated_librarian (message) 290 posts, Helper bee

No PWC here. The last time I had short hair it looked horrible on me (granted I was in high school) and my FI loves my long hair. I’d hate for him to think that once we are married I don’t care what he thinks anymore.

7/22/10 @ 4:34 pm (reply)