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Old 09-12-2005, 11:28 AM   #1
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...a change of hairstyles sometimes. I've had hair so long I could sit on it for the last 7 or 8 years. And crazy curly, too. I got most of it cut off yesterday! Even had it flat-ironed. I don't look like me much anymore. Freaked out my DH who thought I was just going in for a trim. He said he feels guilty - like he brought home another woman.

Sorry, the picture is just huge. I have to relearn how to change the size again.

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I love the haircut Chrissi, it looks wonderful!
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It looks really good. Wish I could get my hair to do that. What does Baby Beaner think?
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I love it!! I am thinking of changing mine pretty drastically too but only in color. I can't take that much off without looking like a poodle it's so curly!
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Great cut Chrissi
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it Crissi!!!!!!!!
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Wow, Chrissi, I LOVE it!!
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Cute do!
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Thanks guys!

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I love it!! I am thinking of changing mine pretty drastically too but only in color. I can't take that much off without looking like a poodle it's so curly!

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Sara, mine curls up just like your hair unless it's flat-ironed. I look like a giant cotton ball when I blow-dry it. But it was so long, I was starting to sit on it and it was losing its curl. Time for that ratty old do to go.
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Chrissie-I think it looks terrific!
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Chrissi! I love that 'do on you!!!
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Too cute!!! That's pretty much the same hairstyle I just went and got too! I had about 6 inches taken off the back of my hair and had it straightened it an iron. If I let it dry naturally, its all curl and frizz. I'm not sure I like the new style for me because it's so much more work. After I shower, it takes about 45 minutes now just to blow it dry and iron it out straight. Anyway, it looks great on you!
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Thanks guys!

I was looking through the pictures that Walt took and some of them are too funny not to share, too. I look like an idiot, but Walt likes to insult me while he's taking my picture to see what kind of faces I'll make.

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Chrissi, I love your new haircut - it looks great!
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