Chop, Chop!

New hair do

When it comes to haircare I can be a little lazy. Fringe trims aside, I only get my hair cut twice a year, three times at a push. The combination of getting around to actually booking an appointment, plus my reluctance to sit still for more than half an hour, means it doesn’t happen often.

Anywho, last weekend I finally went for the chop and I’m so happy with the results. I plumped for a warm copper colour with a little balayage thrown in for good measure. I also had some invisible layers cut into my hair which was slightly terrifying (hidden sections of my hair are now only a few inches long) but this is great for giving volume, as I’m demonstrating somewhat sheepishly above.

This is one of my favourite outfits at the moment – the delightfully granny-chic cardigan is a find from one of San Francisco’s many thrift shops. I think it cost around $6 and has been a go-to cover up for me on the days (like today) when the weather is all over the place.

Tartan cardigan – Thrifted from San Francisco / White t-shirt – Gap / Black leggings – Primark / Black ankle boots – clothes swap / Satchel c/o Dr Martens

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16 Comments

  1. May 6, 2014 / 5:52 pm

    Oh SJ, I love your new ‘do’ and Cali granny cardi. ;)

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:29 pm

      Aww, thanks!

  2. May 6, 2014 / 6:01 pm

    I also hate sitting for my hair to be done and therefore it has not been cut since last June eek!

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:30 pm

      Glad to hear that I’m not alone. I’m not sure if it’s a hangover from when I was little and sitting still for half an hour felt like a lifetime!

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:30 pm

      Thanks! Really happy with it : ) x

  3. May 7, 2014 / 6:01 pm

    Graet look – cardigan is awesome:-)

    Kisses,
    Mayoume

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:31 pm

      Thank you – you can’t beat a bit of thrift shopping cardigan action : )

  4. May 8, 2014 / 9:17 am

    Love the cut and colour, and of course your bargainous ‘granny cardy’! :D

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:31 pm

      Thanks Helen!

  5. May 8, 2014 / 4:51 pm

    Your hair looks gorgeous here, I love the colour! I love getting my hair cut, chopping it all off was the best thing I ever did…

    Maria xxx

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:32 pm

      Short hair really suits you! I just wish I enjoyed the process a bit more… x

  6. May 10, 2014 / 11:47 am

    You have great hair and now it looks even better! I’m a big fan of a granny cardi as you know and I’m always drawn to checks and plaids like this. The green/blue really sets off the chestnut in your hair. P.S. am I the only person not to know what ‘balayage’ means?

    • SJ
      May 21, 2014 / 4:35 pm

      Aww thank you. You are not alone – my colleague suggested it and I didn’t know what she was talking about until the hairdresser talked me through it. Essentially it’s hand painting random sections of hair with bleach/dye to make it lighter – a bit like the ombre look but more random… I think…

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