A common misconception

OK, ladies, I'd like to clear up a few misconceptions about short hairstyles. I keep getting comments about how easy my hair must be, mainly from new moms or soon to be moms, and I think I should do them all a service. Here goes:

Very short hair is not low maintenance.

There, I said it. Some of you might disagree with me, but it's not been my experience that short hair is easier than medium or long hair. And, I think there's this broad idea that it is.

While I just got another trim tonight this is the most recent picture I'm willing to post on the interwebs...

Allow me to give you some reasons why:
- I need an actual haircut every four weeks.
- I normally get a slight trim (some weight taken out and thinning) every two weeks.
- There's no ponytail option for days I don't want to do my hair
- To actually style my hair I generally need to shampoo it first

Yes, my hair takes less time to style when it's this short, but overall it does cost more and requires more attention.

For posterity's sake, I've added some pics of my hair through the years so you can trust I know what I'm talking about.

***Be warned what you will see first is quite shocking...I was in high school, I didn't know any better...***

College graduation with my two grandmothers

My sister and I on her birthday one year (likely ten years ago).

With my niece and sister in 2005(?) sporting a ponytail

My mom and I at my family bridal shower last summer

Christmas last year

So, while this is of course only my opinion, I feel that a lot of women cut their hair short thinking it will save them time and/or money. And, while I love my hair short I often feel bad when new moms are envious thinking a short style is easier. That's all. Thanks for listening to my rant. :)