August 29, 2011

{Locks of Love} Yes, I Did It!

Last Friday I got a new look! I have been growing out my hair with intentions of donating it to Locks of Love. Locks of Love's mission is: to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. 

I was inspired to do this after Jess did this in honor of her daughter Cora. I'm sure many of you know Cora's Story, but if you don't, you should go read it. I remember when Cora passed away, and although I didn't know this family in real life, it had a deep impact on me. I cannot imagine losing a child to cancer, and my heart just broke for them. Jess is so inspirational and her faith in the Lord will encourage you greatly, no matter what you're going through. 

People have asked me if it was hard to do, and I'll be honest - yes, it was. I know that sounds vain, but my hair is a huge part of my identity. I've almost always had long hair, and it's definitely the feature I'm known for. But every time I'd start to question cutting it? I'd just think of those who have no hair, along with all of the health issues they're facing. I'm fortunate to have lots and lots of hair that grows fairly fast, so in the grand scheme of things...this is no big deal. I am so glad I did this, and hope that in doing so, it brightens a sweet child's day. And on top of all that, I got a fun new haircut compliments of Julee! She did a great job and I am so happy with the results. :)

If you have long hair and are ready for a change, I encourage you to consider Locks of Love!

58 comments:

  1. It's not vain! The Bible says our hair is our "glory" - it's one of those things that makes us feel feminine! I cried after I cut only seven inches :)

    But seriously, you look AMAZING!!! That cut is SOOOO flattering!

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  2. Awesome! New do looks great! :)

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  3. you look AWESOME!!! very cute!!

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  4. It's sooo cute and perky! I love it!

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  5. You look amazing! This cut looks soo cute on you! I love it!

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  6. Seriously, not everyone can rock the short angled bob look and you SO rock it!! You look gorgeous!!

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  7. Love, Love, Love the new hair cut!! It looks so healthy and beautiful!!

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  8. that is so awesome of you! I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE your new hairstyle. it is so cute!

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  9. your hair looks so cute! I have really long hair too, I am considering doing the same! thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Oh my goodness! I love it! You look so beautiful

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  11. You're hair looks great!! My 4 year has long hair and last night said she wanted to cut it and donate it to locks of love. So sweet!

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  12. The new style looks gorgeous!!! :)

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  13. What a wonderful organization and cause! I'm inspired by you and that you did this. :)

    And not that you asked. . . but I actually think the shorter look is more you and more fitting for your beautiful face! Seriously, your hair looks wonderful on you. :)

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  14. You look so beautiful with short and long hair!!! I'm glad your moving to my area maybe we'll bump into one another one day! :)

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  15. I have a friend who has breast cancer and has lost all of her hair and I think what you did is amazing!

    I love your new look, so cute!

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  16. You GO girl!

    What an amazing gift you just blessed someone with. And your new 'do looks great, to boot!

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  17. Looks amazing! I've been growing my hair out since October 2008 and I still have about 3 inches to go. It just stopped growing!! You gave me the encouragement to keep going. I was on the verge of just giving up and cutting it already. (I've never in my life had hair past my shoulders.)

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  18. You look amazing! Not many women can pull off long OR short hair :)and, what an inspiring thing you have done!!! YAY!

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  19. I love the new haircut! Looks great

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  20. Dontating to locks of love is awesome, I've done it twice and it makes me feel good every time I do it. your new hair cut looks great!

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  21. You look gorgeous!! I absolutely love it!
    Also- love the new blog background!

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  22. I've donated before to Locks of Love and I was so happy that I did. The new 'do looks great!

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  23. Girl! You look absolutely a-dorable with you new 'do!!! Super cute on you :)

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  24. Your new hair is SO CUTE! :) I think that's a worthy cause to sport around such an adorable bob - I think you look great!

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  25. LOVE your new cut! What a wonderful thing to do!

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  26. Your new haircut is adorable!

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  27. L-O-V-E the new cut! I think I like you better with short hair. :) Yay for donating to locks of love. xo

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  28. Wow, what an amazing thing you did! And the new cut is so pretty! It looks really fresh and healthy! Who knew all of y'all arkansas people knew each other!? I have been following Julee's blog for a looong time! She's so cute and I love following her pregnancy. Love the new 'do!

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  29. I LOVE your new look - it looks great on you! And what an amazing organization to donate to...if my hair was long enough - I would love to do the same! Maybe one day I will be able to :)

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  30. You look beautiful!!!!!!!!!! I love it!! I donated my hair a few years ago to lock of love. Best decision!!

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  31. Your new 'do looks fantastic! And a good deed in the process? I don't think it can get any better (:

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  32. I love your haircut! It would be hard for me to cut mine! I have had it long for such a long time.

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  33. Sarah, you look H-O-T!! That new 'do certainly suits you and it was such an amazing thing to do for other people. Good for you for taking the plunge. You look lovely!

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  34. I loooove your new look! It can be your sweet little reward for doing something so good! I am in the process of growing my hair out for locks of love too -- I still have a few inches to go, but you have inspired me to keep going!

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  35. What an amazing gift Sarah! You are such a beautiful person, both inside and out. And you totally rock the bob, makes me want to cut my hair again!

    BTW, I would love to see the back and how she did it!

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  36. Came over via Twitter. This is such a wonderful thing! I absolutely love this cause and I actually think you look better with the short hair. It frames your beautiful face so well!

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  37. LOVE the new hair! I chopped mine off at the beginning of summer and love it. I think the new do makes you look younger!

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  38. Always wanted to do that. Never had hair long enough... actually my hair has never been longer then what I have it now. Maybe I will after it's all done growing out! ;) You look lovely by the way!

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  39. It looks adorable!! Love the short style! I, too, have always had long hair but if I do ever decide to cut it shorter, I will definitely consider Locks of Love! <3 Thanks for sharing! So cute!

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  40. your new style looks wonderful! Ive always wanted to do locks of love but never waited long enough to cut mine off.

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  41. You are beautiful inside and out! I love the new cut!!!

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  42. You continue to shine inside and out. I LOVE your new haircut...you look beautiful! What a sweet gift you have given!

    XOXO

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  43. You are amazing! And I LOVE your new haircut! :)
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  44. I love the new cut. Your new style looks amazing! I only wish my hair grew long enough to do this. My hair, seriously, has NEVER grown longer than an inch past my shoulders.

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  45. You look great! I have donated, and so has my daughter. She did it last year at the age of 6. It was the sweetest thing.

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  46. Your hair looks amazing! What a change! It is so chic & sassy. Very flattering for you.
    Such a sweet thing for you to do, as well. :)

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  47. What a beautiful thing to do! Cancer finds it way into the most perfect of lives. I'm so happy that you made the decision to do it. As for your new do...omgoodness...it's perfect on you. Truly it is. I think I even like it better than the long hair on you which was also beautiful. So many new and exciting things going on in the Martin household! Love it! xx

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  48. I love your haircut! It looks so, so great!!

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  49. I LOVE it! You look awesome!

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  50. Good for you! We donated my daughter's hair to locks of love last year when she got her first haircut. You look fantastic!

    Good luck with the move! Can't wait to see pics of the new place! I know you'll make it beautiful!

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  51. I Love the new cut!! You look wonderful!!

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  52. I kid you not when I say that I think you look AMAZING!! You are rocking that bob girl!

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  53. How awesome. I love your new look!!

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  54. I meant to comment a few days ago when I was reading from Google reader, so I am late, but you look absolutely beautiful, Sarah! That style is stunning on you, and I just might try to steal it on my next visit to the salon! :) Hope Manny has gotten used to it by now - I'm sure he has! :)

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  55. That cut is gorgeous on you... you look so great and what a awesome cause.

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  56. I am just now catching up on some blog reads and I was so excited to see this post! This was one of the biggest transformations I have ever seen and I absolutely love it!! I am glad you like it too!! And it was SO fun to chat with you and cut Manny's hair! :)

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