jamie ann

sometimes all it takes is a haircut

February 6th, 2009 at 11:21 am . Posted in Chicago, hair, me me me .

When everything in your personal life is kind of crazy, when you only have a whisper of a relationship left because it’s now a “friendship”, when you work 6, if not 7, days a week and are about to go cross eyed from staring at your computer so much, when all you really want to do is sleep and lay around with your puppy…

Sometimes all you need is a haircut.

No, really.

I know sometimes in movies, salons are made out to be full of gossipy women who vent and rant to their hair stylists. But really, my stylist rocks. While I filled her in on what’s been happening since the last time I see her and she snipped away at my hair, she listened and wasn’t just feigning interest. Then she gave me her thoughts on it.

And she’s right. All I needed was a little perspective, especially from someone who isn’t all wrapped up in my life.

I walked out with a new way of looking at things, some great conversation and an all around fierce head of hair.

P.S. That’s a picture I took last night, you can’t really tell but it’s about 3 inches shorter, layers are cleaned up and I have a bang again.
P.P.S. Chicago, if you need an amazing stylist talk to Mary at Orbit Salon. I also found out last night that she blogs too! Go say hi to her!
P.P.P.S. Just don’t try to book her when I’m in need of a hair cut or we will be in a fight.
P.P.P.P.S. No, seriously,I will kick some ass when it comes down to pretty hair.

(And don’t forget you can still ask me questions here and I’ll post answers soon)

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AshleyD
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:25 am

Now I wish I could get a hair cut. You look gorgeous, btw.

AshleyDs last blog post..The date that ends with a kiss

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ashley
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:28 am

ohh! very pretty We have a very similar taste in hair cuts, just to emphasize our fabulousness. Yay for good haircuts and perspectives.

ashleys last blog post..International Dreaming on Such a Winters Day

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Jossie Posie
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:29 am

I think feeling good about your hair is always the way to go when you are feeling a bit frayed about the edges. Not only does talking to a stylist help but feeling pretty will put a new bounce in your step.

Jossie Posies last blog post..Innapropriate. Nah.

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Marie
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:32 am

Nothing like a haircut to make a girl feel all better again. Have a great weekend! And hope you get some much needed rest.

Maries last blog post..Jobs and Dinner

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Jenn
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:37 am

I demand more light!

Take another picture

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Alyssa
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:55 am

I agree, haircuts always make things better!!!

Alyssas last blog post..Taxes Smaxes

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Mindy
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:56 am

Going to the hair salon also provides a great opportunity to relax and feel pampered, even if it’s just a haircut. I’m sure with how much you’re working these days, a few moments of relaxation was much needed.

Mindys last blog post..A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More “Touch Me”

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chasingparadise
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:57 am

Hey there hot stuff! That’s one good head of hair!

chasingparadises last blog post..Totally unrelated, unprovoked, unnecessary Friday observations

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The Maiden Metallurgist
Feb 06, 2009 @ 11:59 am

Lookin’ good!

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Jeanne
Feb 06, 2009 @ 12:02 pm

Super-cute! And I’m the same way with my hairstylist; she’s a good friend who I happen to pay to cut my hair. I actually went and got my hair cut right before I broke up with stupidstupidstupid ex-boyfriend (like, half an hour before), and it was good to get her perspective and sympathy and support.

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THe New Black
Feb 06, 2009 @ 12:29 pm

Yep, a stop at the salon can turn any frown upside down!

THe New Blacks last blog post..My face = 0, Exfoliant = 1

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Andrea
Feb 06, 2009 @ 12:49 pm

I’m getting my hair cut tonight too and I cannot wait. I always feel so relieved to see hair falling on the floor and just the way they always style your hair perfect afterwards. It makes you not want to mess it up! yay for haircuts!

Andreas last blog post..My college education

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Meghan
Feb 06, 2009 @ 12:55 pm

Haircuts put some bounce in your step and a little sass in your day that is worth any salon price.

Meghans last blog post..No Hablo Espanol

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katelin
Feb 06, 2009 @ 1:19 pm

i totally agree, a haircut always rejuvenates me. love it.

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Laurie | Your Ill-fitting Overcoat
Feb 06, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

From one fierce HOH to another: you look hot, girl. <3

Laurie | Your Ill-fitting Overcoats last blog post..Without You, I Might Just Float Away

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Laurie | Your Ill-fitting Overcoat
Feb 06, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

From one fierce HOH to another: you look hot, girl. <3

Laurie | Your Ill-fitting Overcoats last blog post..Without You, I Might Just Float Away

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michelle woo
Feb 06, 2009 @ 1:45 pm

Dude, getting a haircut is therapy for me. Good, cheap(ish) therapy.

P.S. You’re a cutie.

michelle woos last blog post..New Hair

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Lauren
Feb 06, 2009 @ 1:57 pm

I’m getting mine cut tomorrow. I know the feeling. Sometimes you just need a hair change to make things better.

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Hope
Feb 06, 2009 @ 2:06 pm

A good haircut (or pedicure!) is better than therapy.

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Angela
Feb 06, 2009 @ 3:14 pm

I think I’m gonna dye my hair this afternoon/evening. That might be a good change for now.

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drunkenhopfrog
Feb 06, 2009 @ 3:24 pm

This is one of the many reasons that I am jealous of women. My current hair rebellion is that I am not getting it cut until it bothers me so muc hthat I want to murder someone.

I worked for a company for years with a strict grooming and dress code. I just want 2.b.me.

drunkenhopfrogs last blog post..Back To The Future Might Be My Favorite Movie Franchise

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Sarah
Feb 06, 2009 @ 3:43 pm

I just got the exact same haircut, and I feel 70% better about life. It really doesn’t take much, apparently.

Sarahs last blog post..Racerback beetle

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Tristan | the almost right word
Feb 06, 2009 @ 5:25 pm

Seems that haircuts-to-cope-with-life are going around (read: Michelle Woo had hers cut too and posted a pic)! I hope that the feeling it gave you lasts and that you’re able to relax this weekend, you Busy Bee!!!

Tristan | the almost right words last blog post..100 Days

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Megkathleen
Feb 06, 2009 @ 6:34 pm

Now I am really excited for my haircut tomorrow! Hopefully I can get some perspective and stop being so stressed out!

Megkathleens last blog post..My new business plan

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Princess Extraordinaire
Feb 06, 2009 @ 7:00 pm

Great haircut!

Princess Extraordinaires last blog post..Grace In Small Things

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Mary
Feb 06, 2009 @ 9:25 pm

You are so rad. I was bragging to all my clients today about all the cool whatnot you are doing. I love the printed blog, as well as this one… I am so glad the new spot gave us a better chance to talk…

also- one of my guy clients is a photo major at Columbia… I told him to check printed blog, and to send you kickass pictures.

Thanks for being fantastic.

Marys last blog post..Breakups are the worst…

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andhari
Feb 07, 2009 @ 12:58 am

Nice haircut, Jamie. I wish it helps you feel better, I love spending time at my salon because my stylist is also so great. And a good listener.

andharis last blog post..Simple, Practical, but still a Love Letter

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Just Playing Pretend
Feb 07, 2009 @ 1:03 am

I completely agree! Nothing like a haircut to boost your spirits! I got a cut and color last week and I still feel like a whole new woman!
Yours looks fantastic!

Just Playing Pretends last blog post..Lessons From the Bathroom Floor

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Kyla Bea
Feb 07, 2009 @ 10:35 am

Looks great & I definitely agree! That’s the only thing I miss about growing my hair out.

Kyla Beas last blog post..Bea’s Knees: Dispatches from The Edge

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CAVFC
Feb 08, 2009 @ 6:37 am

Great haircut! I totally do the same thing – there’s just something about that hour of personal attention that makes everything better

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nicoleantoinette
Feb 08, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

I’ve been working 7 days a week too. And now that I’m FINALLY done at WS? I realize of the the other stuff I have to do, haha. I’m headed to Staples in a little while to buy an enormous wall calendar and lots of colored pens.

nicoleantoinettes last blog post..change, raisins, and a little perspective

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Steph
Feb 08, 2009 @ 2:02 pm

Your hair cut is so cute!! And yes haircuts are definitely therapeutic. I had gone quite a ways between cuts and really it takes a toll on how you feel about yourself.

Stephs last blog post..Baaaaaangs

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Jen
Feb 08, 2009 @ 4:23 pm

Now I want a haircut, and someone nice to talk to! You look fabulous!

Jens last blog post..I Don’t Know. Muffins!

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maris
Feb 08, 2009 @ 11:17 pm

I actually 100% completely agree! It’s the little things that are important when you need a lift!

mariss last blog post..Winter Tomato Soup

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Allie
Feb 08, 2009 @ 11:56 pm

I FINALLY got one too. Phew! Refreshing.

Allies last blog post..Ice Skating in Millennium Park

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E.P.
Feb 09, 2009 @ 2:18 am

It’s nice to have someone like that in your life. I wish I had a stylist like that. And I wish my hair was a little different so I could do something fun with it, but alas.

I hope you’re doing all right today and that work hasn’t been too ridiculous!

E.P.s last blog post..A year of stylish handwriting

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Allie
Feb 12, 2009 @ 8:23 am

I totally agree. I used to have really long hippie hair and I cut it myself. I am loving getting real, regular hair cuts. My stylist is great, and it’s so wonderful to feel like I can walk out of there with a new start on something.

Allies last blog post..An Interview with Douglas Farquhar from ReJAVAnate

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