As I posted on Saturday, I shaved my head today in solidarity for my friend with cancer. I managed to walk right up into the salon and tell them I needed to shave my head. I don’t think the stylist really understood until I told her several times, “I want it ALL shaved off. You know, bald.” Fortunately she didn’t argue with me, which is why I didn’t go to my regular stylist, who I *know* would not have done it.
So, here are the pictures:
Here’s my hair before. It had been rinsed, it’s not usually that dark or straight.
This is where my stylist was cutting it off. She said it was SO thick, it was hard to get through! I thought that was kinda funny- I’ve been shedding a LOT lately and it felt significantly thinner to me.
There it is all cut off. See? Thick!
All done! I actually think it’s quite cute!
You can see more photos of the process at my Flickr page, including a really cute one of me in my glasses and hat.
To TheNewGirl, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Edit: Thanks to Kathy T for coming with me, bolstering my confidence and taking pictures!!
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November 15, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Friends like you are a rare treasure. That is an amazing gesture!!
November 15, 2006 at 4:48 pm
Can I come over and rub your head?
November 15, 2006 at 4:53 pm
I’m with you, Jag. We should go over to her house, rub her head, and make a wish.
Ivy, I haven’t picked up any knitting needles in a while, but I’m going to see if I can’t whip a little something up for your noggin. I get chilly just looking at it.
November 15, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Are you donating the hair to locks of love?
November 15, 2006 at 5:12 pm
Adorable, just like the New Girl!
November 15, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Cool Gesture
November 15, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Touch my monkey! TOUCH IT! ha… Ivy already let me touch her head. Didn’t feel bristly at all – just soft. I think you’re much better looking than both Sinead O’Connor and Jean Luc Picard! You’re amazing!
November 15, 2006 at 5:56 pm
That is awesome!
November 15, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Okay. You are really someone I want to get to know. As Paul said, “Friends like you are a rare treasure.”
There is nothing of more value (to me) than a good friend.
Your friend is going to be fine a friend like you.
G-d bless you.
Sharon
November 15, 2006 at 6:14 pm
Wow. Awesome.
November 15, 2006 at 6:34 pm
wow. YOU are the WOman!
November 15, 2006 at 6:53 pm
That is so awesome, Ivy. The Flickr pics are fab too. You are a real gem. Not sure you picked the best time of year for it hehe – but a gem all the same!!
November 15, 2006 at 7:31 pm
Even Mr. Smiff thinks you’re swell for doing that. Has your friend seen you yet? What did she say?!?!
November 15, 2006 at 7:42 pm
You are the Bomb!!!!
November 15, 2006 at 7:45 pm
Ivy,
I can’t even start to say how grateful I feel. And the fact that you’ve got a great head doesn’t hurt.
Bless you.
November 15, 2006 at 9:21 pm
Amazing.
Absolutely amazing.
I think you are the best friend in the world.
November 15, 2006 at 11:28 pm
wow. just wow. I’ll join the head-rubbers.
November 16, 2006 at 12:16 am
You just raised the bar on “cool.”
You’re a great friend, indeed.
Mike
November 16, 2006 at 7:38 am
OMG!!!! You are so sexy babee…It really changed your look. I loved the other look but this look makes you look so much younger. like high school days. way to go girlfriend!! You are awesome
November 16, 2006 at 8:41 am
Bald really is beautiful because it has come from such a generous and loving heart. I’m so happy and blessed that I get to call you my friend! ::sniff,sniff::
Are you going to be at Joe’s on Saturday? I want to see this in person and rub your head!!
November 16, 2006 at 9:35 am
AHHH YOU are such a cool gal! I can’t wait to see it in person! Hope you have lots of hats! It’s gonna be chilly today.
November 16, 2006 at 12:14 pm
I bow to your most awesomely awesomeness. Want I should knit you a hat? You look GOOD girl! As for your heart, I’ve always known it was big. I love ya, Ivy babes.
November 16, 2006 at 12:44 pm
you kinda kick ass for doing that. not even kinda. you really kick ass for doing that.
November 18, 2006 at 12:34 am
What a picture of love and grace. You are truly a beautiful person and the embodiment of Mark 9:41.
“I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.”
God bless.
-Joel
November 18, 2006 at 7:09 pm
Very cool! (and a bit chilly, I’d imagine!)
November 21, 2006 at 2:07 pm
You are awesome Amy!! Cancer is a subject close to my heart…it took my father from us at an early age (42). Holla at me sometime!!
November 22, 2006 at 7:11 pm
Wow! Awesome!
November 28, 2006 at 12:34 pm
You absolutely ROCK! Nuf said!
~Janeen