Last weekend I went to a huge blogging conference, BlogHer. I’ll have some recap eventually (I found a lot of cool things that I want to share that aren’t beauty related), but the biggest thing, other than hanging out with a log ot my blogging friends, was that this happened. I suddenly chopped off my hair!
I fully admit that I was thinking about cutting off my hair. My regular readers might remember that last summer I completely fried my hair by skipping my heat protectant one day (OMG, never do that!), and my hair has grown enough that a shorter hair cut could finally get rid of the last bits of damage. Not to mention all of the great shorter hair cuts that were piling up in my hair inspiration Pinterest board….
Basically, most of the beauty bloggers were invited to an event for Mark Hill Hair, a really popular hair line in the UK that is launching at Walgreen’s here in the US. We could get a braid or a blow out, which is what I had scheduled. When I showed up at 7:30 am with my friends, I wasn’t anticipating what happened, and what you see above is about 1/3 of the hair that was on the floor.
When I showed up that morning I had long hair, but when Jules, the Creative Director of the Mark Hill Salon saw me, he immediately started asking to cut my hair. Like, a lot. I kind of shocked myself when I said yes! I’ve always been a long hair girl and the only time my hair has been shorter than my shoulders I immediately started regrowing it.
In the pics here you can see me before the cut with Jules, during the cut with Jules (that’s Mark in the mirror taking my picture) and at the end you can see the back of my hair. I think this shot shows my hair color the best, the other pics have washed it out a bit.
Jules, me and Mark Hill
Since the haircut I’ve moved my part over to the side just a tad and I’m trying a little extra volume at the crown like Jules styled it.
Obviously, Jules used Mark Hill’s products on me. I’m still trying some out, but I do have to say that their heated velcro rollers are amazing and I’m buying them the moment they’re available here in the US (apparently at the end of the year). As well, their whole MiracOILicious line smells absolutely amazing and works really well, so if your hair is at all dry or damaged it is worth checking out!
Cynthia Bailey MD says
August 6, 2013 at 2:47 pmI think the new cut looks great on you!
Arielle Thibodeaux says
August 6, 2013 at 3:09 pmLOVE the new look. It's so chic!
Carol says
August 6, 2013 at 3:11 pmVery nice cut and it looks really good.
Heidi Koffler says
August 6, 2013 at 3:36 pmI love the new do!!! Very stylish!
Lulubelle says
August 6, 2013 at 3:43 pmLooks really great! I'm also loving Mark's ringlets 🙂
Rachel says
August 6, 2013 at 3:49 pmYou look so gooooodddddd!!! I love it!
Erika Costello says
August 6, 2013 at 4:00 pmGreat 'do. 🙂
That hair care line sounds interesting. I'll keep my eyes peeled for it at my local Walgreen's.
Anonymous says
August 6, 2013 at 4:08 pmLOVE IT!
lizzybee says
August 6, 2013 at 4:35 pmLooks wonderfully flattering on you- I bet you will love the versatility of this cut. Super pretty!! Beth in Pgh ?
Anonymous says
August 6, 2013 at 5:07 pmlookin' swank doll !
andrea dion jacobs says
August 6, 2013 at 5:12 pmLove the new cut. Sharp, clean,sexy!
Anonymous says
August 6, 2013 at 5:19 pmThe cut (and color) looks beautiful on you, but I'm curious – when I had something similar I ended up pushing it behind my ears because it kept falling in my face whenever I looked down at paperwork. This put an S bend in it that ruined the line of the cut. I'm wondering whether you have this issue and, if so, what you do about it.
Terry
Heidi Carrenberg says
August 6, 2013 at 5:37 pmYou look a little like Victoria Beckham now! Chic!
kdm1052 says
August 6, 2013 at 6:18 pmI like your hair, but I think I love Jules!
Christine Mikesell says
August 6, 2013 at 6:31 pmAnon- the cut seems to fall so I don't have to push it behind my ear. I'm not sure how Jules did that, I just put in a smoothing cream and an oil, dry my hair and that's it. No flat iron, no fussing or anything!
soonermom says
August 6, 2013 at 6:33 pmIt looks AMAZING!!!
Tammy says
August 6, 2013 at 6:45 pmLooks fantastic!!!
Jeanie Barbee says
August 6, 2013 at 7:17 pmI absolutely love it Christine!!!!
Cheyenne says
August 6, 2013 at 7:22 pmLOVE LOVE your blog and love the new hair cut too.. I think it makes you look at least 10 yr.'s younger
Linda says
August 6, 2013 at 8:36 pmThis is a great style on you,so pretty.Your hair looks healthier.I think moving the part over was a good idea,too.Very flattering.
MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone) says
August 6, 2013 at 9:29 pmSo pretty!!!! I can't believe you had the nerve to do it but these guys are experts so you were in the right hands. Prime Beauty told me that the velcro rollers are amazing and that I need them when they come out. Lucky you and your gorgeous style.
Amber says
August 6, 2013 at 10:18 pmChristine, you look great! I really love the style on you!! I can't wait to try those velcro rollers too! 🙂
Jill says
August 6, 2013 at 11:49 pmGreat cut for you! Very flattering!
Shannon says
August 7, 2013 at 3:51 amAmazing cut, looks great on you! 🙂
Liz says
August 7, 2013 at 11:47 amWow! The new cut is AMAZING! You look fantastic!
Heidi says
August 7, 2013 at 1:46 pmLovely! Nothing like a refreshing change!
bella says
August 8, 2013 at 12:58 amYou look gorgeous!
Nicole says
August 8, 2013 at 6:21 pmI kind of want to go out and get this exact same haircut right now.
Christine Mikesell says
August 8, 2013 at 7:44 pmNicole, Nikki-Nick, in my head this how your hair always is! You should just do it! 😀
(that's my sister everyone!)
Melody Robinson says
August 12, 2013 at 12:00 amThat cut looks amazing on you! That's something I was trying to achieve but my hair would not act right!
Morgann Crook says
August 31, 2013 at 6:28 pmDarling! I'm on the fence but about to jump into a bob as well. I'm just a little tired of the long beachy waves look. Everything has its time right??
xoMorgann
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