Gather around, everyone, while I tell you a tale of a girl with frizzy, curly hair and what happens when you combine that type of hair with a short style and lack of ability to control it. On second thought, let’s not as it’s quite embarrassing for me. Long story short, imagine being 12 years old, kinda dorky and sporting this hair cut. (Seriously, the mean kids that were older than me called me Jimi because it looked just like that.)

So it was with no small amount of apprehension that I went to the hair salon to once again try out the extra-short ‘do. Luckily, I came armed with 15 years of experience dealing with the mess that is my hair and the confidence this gave me allowed me to go through with the cut I’d been planning for awhile. The results? Probably the best hairstyle I’ve ever had. Definitely my favorite and surprisingly easy to style. So without further ado, I give you my new haircut.

(Wait, a little more ado. The goddess of hair who is responsible for this awesomeness is the lovely Amy at the Paul Mitchell Salon on Murphy Canyon Road here in San Diego. Just call (858) 278-8184 and ask for an appointment with Amy. You might have to wait a couple days as I got the impression she’s very popular, but it’s totally worth it.)

Ok, for reals now, my new haircut.