I feel like I say that a lot this past year! That being said I feel it has all been changes for the best.
Well this weekend was the first day of Spring. I spent it SPRING CLEANING! Every room of my house, top to bottom. Reorganizing, purging (I loathe clutter) washing baseboards, curtains, carpets….you name it. If it stood still long enough, it got cleaned top to bottom. To add the the cleaning frenzy I also got some new bedding, new curtains, and a totally new look!
I’m going to be 32 this May. I can’t even believe I just typed that! I’m a little freaked out by how fast time is flying past me. I remember being 22 and my mom saying “Make sure you put moisturizer on your skin! You should start preventing wrinkles now before you get them!” Now here I am 10 years later, almost 32, and worrying about wrinkles! I also got WICKED freaked out because I found a gray hair! I tried to convince myself that it was really a blond hair (in the middle front of my head) but given my “root” color I don’t think I have a natural blond hair left on my head (even though I was very blond as a girl). Well you that gray hair is like a RAT! You may only SEE one, but that means there is 50 you CAN’T see!!!
Anyway…..I called the hairdresser immediately to get that hair colored! No way will I ever have a head of gray hair. Now I’m not saying there is anything wrong with it, but for me, I’m so not embracing that part of getting older, at least not ANY time soon. I suddenly felt very old, and frumpy, like time was going quicker than I could process.
My poor husband just stood by in panic this weekend as I cleaned every crevice of our home, making changes or noting changes I hope to make…….as he says he is awaiting for me to pack his bags and get a replacement!
Well there is NO replacement for him. He is my very best friend and a wonderful husband and father. I can’t imagine such a thing-ever. My plan is to grow old with him, just not look so old doing it!
Anyway, I went to the hairdresser and saw one of the girls in there with the hair I have been wanting for some time. A girl on my soap operas I watch has it too (HAHAHA) and I have put off ever considering it till that gray hair! I’ve always had long blond, curly hair, until one recent “episode” (You can read that here if you missed it). Now that my hair is shorter I figured why not get a cut I always admired but never thought I would get?
So here it is-my new look for Spring and at age (almost 32)
SHORT,FRESH and SPRING!
OK it is REALLY hard to get a photo of yourself! LOL! I always hate doing that. Also this was in my bathroom which has “stage” lighting! That is where I saw my gray hair. The lighting isn’t overly kind, but its a dark gloomy day so this was my only option for photographing my latest endeavor!
It falls just under my CHIN! My hair has never been this short in my life, but I’m really happy with it! The hairdresser was nervous because she knows my “hair history”, but I was in just the right mood. Plus it is all really healthy now too.
I love how free it feels.
(this is the in the mirror shot!)
Here is a terrible glaring photo but it sorts gives you an idea of how it falls.
I called Jay on my way home to “warn” him about what I did. He was expecting me to go back to blond…and let it grow long again. Um nope!
When I walked in the door he turned WHITE. I don’t think he likes it at all. All he could say was “I know you warned me but I didn’t really expect THAT!” He went on to say ” Are you OK? I’m not getting replaced am I? I’m getting scared!” I just giggled at him. Why on earth would he think such crazy thoughts?!
I explained my fears about getting old and needing to feel better. I think (hope) he gets it. As the night went on he just kept looking at me saying “I think I like it. I think I’m getting use to it” He is a sweet liar! LOL! I know he is in shock still.
This is the back of my head
It just layers so perfectly and has such great health, shine and body to it! We were able to get rid of any damaged hair this round.
Because I have naturally curly hair (and have been straightening it for the last few months due to lack luster curl) it really holds the body and layers nicely with little to no effort.
I am getting some highlights in a few weeks, I only had so much time to spend at the salon!
I’m not sure if I look younger or older with my hair like this, but I think when you feel good you look good, so I am going with that! I’ve also gotten back into exercising more vigorously now that summer is upon us so that makes me feel better too.
Anyway, just had to share my big changes that the warm weather brought in.
How about you? Anything new?
126 Responses for "Time for a change-? mid life crisis"
Lauren, I love the new hair!! Looks great!
I think your new cut looks GREAT!!! I love how it falls around your face and just frames it!! I LOVE IT!!!
The most important part is that you like your hair. I do love it. I bet you just love moving your head around and felling it move also. Next video you need to do some side to side movement and show us. Jay love it too but I’m sure if all guys have it their way, we all would have hair down to out buts.
Oh my gosh–I LOVE it!!! It looks FAB on you!!!
What an amazing new haircut. You look fabuous!
Oh my heck girlie!!! I love it. It does look different. I think I am in shock to. You look adorable. 🙂
I love it Lauren…now you look radiant & oh so sophisticated (sp?), this hairdo really fits you & you look Gorgeous girl!!!
You look gorgeous Lauren. I love the look. Good for you for doing something different that makes you feel better about yourself.
Looks awesome! And I wouldn’t worry about what hubby has to say – you are your own person and you need to be pleased with it. Men shouldn’t have a say over what their partner does – that’s just nuts. It looks great – enjoy the new you!
It looks great Lauren!! And i bet it feels wonderful. I know for sure it will take less time to dry and you will be able to do more with it :)… How fun!!
Now you look ten years younger. From just a haircut. Now go get that moisturizer :}
A second point – I love your lipstick shade. Who is it and what color is it?
Older? Now way!!! I LOVE that style on you. I’d never guess your were even in your thirties. My house seriously needs a top to bottom cleaning but…..maybe next week. lol
Your hair is very becoming both in the cut and color. If you stay current with style you will never look old! I’m a hairdresser I know!!! Change is good it helps us grow! ;0)
As soon as I saw that first picture all I could think was how much YOUNGER you look! (Not that you looked ‘old’ before but it makes you look so fresh & lively!- ok before my foot is firmly in my mouth I’m going to stop lol)
Anyway what I mean to say is: I love it! It looks fabulous!
I love it!! I think it looks so great on you and I agree with some of the others…it makes you look younger! Jay will get used to it in time!
I love it. Definently younger.fresh is a good way to put it, updated? fab anyway you look at it.
OMGosh, I LOOOVE your hair! You look FABulous!
Hey Lauren …. I honestly adore your new look~~the hair is totally awesome 🙂 It’s beautifully textured, shaped and cut to accent those brilliant BLUE eyes of yours and suits the shape of your face. I’m sure Jay will get use to it, afterall, he’s always seen you as blonde with longer hair; will take some adjustment.
Totally cute as a button =)
Looks good- wouldn’t have known you had curly hair. You are lucky to live where there is no humidity (I’m assuming). In Hawaii, it’s so humid that even if you straighten your hair, it poofs up like a ‘fro in no time! BTW, if you ever want to come and clean my house- have at it! Just kidding. Take care!
I love your new look it doesn’t matter how much you change the hair you still have the pretty face and that helps a lot. Wish I could wear that style, but………….don’t think I could pull it off. However it sure makes me want to change what I have.
Love your new look….great job!
I love your look. Husbands always have an issue with hair it seems. I have had grey hair since I was 28 so I have been coloring mine for 21 years. Yep that is right I just turned 49 last week. I can handle the wrinkles but I hate the grey hair. It is just old looking.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!! It is so cute! Just adorable! The color, the cute….everything!
love the color and the cut way to go girl!!!! Ann
OMG! You’re the red headed version of me!! Looks great on you 🙂
I Love you new do! It does make you look younger! I always say I will die with a Clairol Hair Dye bottle in my hand. I will never be gray no matter how old I get! You go girl!
Beautiful!
Lauren, I love your cut!! I think it makes you look much younger but more mature. Everyone in my family grays fairly young but I am stopping that history!!! I am 10 years older than you and have been coloring my hair for about 10-11 years. Why look older than you feel.
I love your new do. I always say do what makes you feel good so go ahead and color away. I just cut my hair short for the first time in a couple years and love it.
WOW!! So didn’t expect it to be that short – but I LOVE it!!! I envy your courage to chop it off! I keep saying I am going to but end up keeping it shoulder length and I have few yrs on you! 🙂 I love the chatter about your hubby asking if he is going to be replaced! LOL
You look Gorgeous! I love the shorter hair!
OMG…I LOVE your new hairdo. LOVE it!!! It looks really healthy and frames your face beautifully. I’m always worried that short hair won’t go with the shape of my face…glad you took the plunge because it totally suits you! BEAUTIFUL girly! Jay will love it before he knows it ;] LOL
Oh, and it makes you look younger…promise.
Oh Lauren,
It is Beautiful, But I think you could wear any hair style.
Your cute as a button, I also think you are one of these people who could wear a garbage bag and still make it look
Wonderful!!!! Congrats on the new look and new business.
Many years of change to come.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Aka: Nanny
Your hair looks gorgoeus Lauren! Such a pretty color too, love it!
You look like you are 18 years old! Don’t worry about getting older – you get wiser. Live – Laugh – Love!
The new color is so much more flattering to your complexion – it gives you a lovely glow. Your eyes also stand out more with the contrast of the darker color. The new shape is more hip and sophisticated – overall I think it is a YOUNGER look! Win-win!
Looove Looove your hair…I can’t believe that you are almost 32..You look much much younger..I would say 20 something…You are taking good care of yourself..:D
LOVE the new do! Stunning!
it looks great! You so do not look your age…you look about 19/20 in that first pic.
I think you look great!
Mary
I love it! You look happy and it “fits” you! Definitely a fresh and fun look!! I have loved watching your transformation over the years. TFS 🙂
Your new look is wonderful Lauren… I LOVE it!!
Marcia
Gorgeous girl! Love that new hair cut!! It’s fantastic on you! I want to cut mine too but I have fine/thin hair that just lays flat on my head…haha! I envy your curly, even if you straighten it…it give good body to hair!!
Your new style looks great. Fresh and spunky. Don’t worry about turning 32. Age is a misnomer. It isn’t your age that makes you young, it’s your spirit. I am 38 and still feel like I am 29. It is weird to say my age because I don’t act and think like that age. So go keep living your life and making a difference to the world, age will never matter and there will never be any regrets.
Love the new look – it falls beautifully at the back.
Enjoy being 32 – take my word 52 gets to you far too quickly!
Wow girl it looks wonderful…can’t wait to see those new highlights enjoy the new do now.
*wolf whistle*. You look gorgeous!! But you always do. I LOL’d @ J’s reaction, as Nick and I had that EXACT conversation years ago when I first cut my hair short…and he was the same way after…”I’m getting used to it, I think I like it, etc…” he definitely likes my hair longer, but sometimes I get those same feelings you described, and CHOP!! Off it goes. Enjoy your new look, it suits you. And I’m not even going to get STARTED on gray hairs… OMW. Lol.
It is beautiful! I for one love shorter hair!
I love you hair like this. The cut, color and length is beautiful.
Good for you. Enjoy where you are in your life.
Love the new look. Gigi on one life to live has that haircut. When I cut my hair short, I thought my husband was going to have a stroke. My hair was to my butt and I chopped it all off. I cut it real short and kept it spiked for a few years. Now its back down to my shoulders. Susan
I am 31 and I found a few grays last year at age 30, but I haven’t been bothered by it…yet LOL.
The new ‘do looks AWESOME!! I love it 🙂
You look amazing! It is FABULOUS!
Love your new cut Lauren! the layers look super in the back – it’s always fun to do something different! looking forward to see you at Stamping Around in April!
Love your hair cut girl. It’s beautiful. I’ve got to find me a new hair stylish, one that can thin mine out some. But I was in my late 20’s before I ever got my hair cut for the first time – it was at my waist almost and I loved it. But now, I will never have it that long again. I think you will love it being shorter. It’s very beautiful! TFS
LOVE the new “do” Lauren! I’m with you when it comes to gray hair, maybe by the time I’m 70 I won’t care anymore, but I’m 51, and I have young kids (9 and 13), and I don’t want people to think I’m their granny lol! I’d love to ask you some questions about the hair straightening you get done, I’ve thought about doing that. I’ve always had curly hair and I really hate that. I use a flat iron to straighten but that is very time consuming. I wonder if I could benefit from hair straightening. If you have a moment, could you email me?
OMG! It’s adorable and i LOVE It!
I love your new look, Lauren! You look young and sophisticated. I’ll by 62 this summer and I color my gray. I don’t have the skin color for gray. Some women look beautiful with their gray/white hair. But they don’t have freckles. You husband will probably always tease you when you get home from the salon because men love long hair. Mine still does, every time! Jay will still love you! Please quit fretting about your age though, it doesn’t do any good. Been there done that and 62 is still coming. It’s Life!
Hi, Lauren! Love your new do! Good for you. I really love the back, too. Congrats on all your recent successes!
I think it makes you look YOUNGER 🙂
Very flattering to your face and eyes!
I love it!
You look fabulous! I like the short hair. I don’t have the guts to do anything crazy like that. I still keep my hair in a ponytail! At some point I’m going to be too old for that but at 36 maybe that’s still ok. Time does pass way too fast. I have little ones that just turned 4 and I can’t believe it.
You look great Lauren!! Love the new cut and colour!
I’m trying to grow mine out for the first time in years. Not sure if I’m liking it yet. :oI
You’re turning 32 and you think that’s old?!? I’m turning 36 and all I’m thinking is that I’ll be 4 years away from the big 40!! Eeeep!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Lauren, I really like your new “do”. It’s a great shape for you. I have naturally curly hair and fret everyday over what to do with it. I wish I could have a style like yours and make it work as you do.
YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!! I love the color and the layers, really nice Lauren.
I once read in a magazine … “A woman’s hair is her crowning glory … if it doesn’t look good, she doesn’t look good.” Well, Lauren, I think you look GLORIOUS!!! I LOVE your new look! About the gray hair … as long as you’ve got a good colorist, no one will ever know! At nearly 47 years old, I’m 65% gray, but only my hairdresser and I know that little secret. 😉
I ABSOLUTELY love the short hair. You look wonderful! You need to change the picture on your website now. So much better.
Congrats!!!! Ur new hair looks just fine. Don’t think you are getting older, in fact, you are getting wiser and you’ll find out that the more years you have the less they count.
I’m going to be 44 this August and feel and look like I’m 35….. three years older than you… jajajajaja.
Enjoy your new awesome look!!!!!
Best regards from a Costa Rican fan……
Lauren, you are just like my daughter (a hairdresser). There is nothing you can do to yourself and not still be beautiful!! I love the haircut on you! Simply gorgeous! And don’t you just love how your hair feels after a dramatic cut like that? So healthy and silky! Mine is long overdue for a cut but I am horrible about staying on that. I am growing mine out and it’s below shoulder length. It needs a cut bad!!
it seems like it was just a few months ago when you had to cut your superlong hair and you were in shock….he he.
I think this is a very nice look for you. Jay will come around….it just takes some adjustment for everyone.
I assume the kiddos liked it?!?
Wow, love the hair cut. You look so sweet, which I am sure you are. I am going for short hair this spring too, will get my whacked off on Fri.
WOWZERS Lauren!!!!! After your panic attack with the last cut I can’t believe you did this!!!!! I am one to get it all cut off at once, I LOVE dramatic changes when it comes to my hair. I go very long periods without getting it cut so it’s pretty easy for me. ;D
Anyway, I think it look ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS on you!!!!!! I also think it will take a Jake a while to get used to. That is ALWAYS how Kevin is when I go big with the haircut.
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Lauren. . .I think your hair is lovely, making you look very young. I think the lighting gives you a very pretty glow, so the light was ok. Your eyes are such a pretty shade of blue–I know Jay would love you to death, regardless of what you did to your hair.
Great hair great color great style – VERY chic and stylish and very modern! It’s a super look on you. 🙂
I love your new hair! It looks great on you.
Hi Lauren
I love your hair very pretty I must admit I didn’t like it dark but do with the new cut it makes you look younger and is not so heavy looking You go girl .Arn’t we lucky we can change our looks at a wim glad Im not a boy ha ha
I love your new look! The cut and color actually make you look younger. I am turning 63 this year and have started turning gray around the temples. Actually with my red hair it looks more blond than gray. I have never colored my hair so it will be interesting to see what I do when the gray comes through at full force.
I’m not a good commenter, but I Love it! It is really a cute cut for you, makes you look younger, and it looks so healthy! Really pretty, Lauren.
Oh my goodness !! The cut is sooooo cute on you! And the color is lovely! Think you’ve got a winner!
I love your new look. It’s very stylish and hip. Just right for a new spring look.
I really like your new look!!! I am 43 and still have my long hair which is always up so I need to cut it short too. One day…..I also have found some white hairs!!!! But am not that concerned about it………..yet!
Lauren your hair look Great! Lively and Fresh, so fun too! Glad you were able to do it. Makes me give thought to getting my long hair cut too. I have a round face and every time I get a cut I look like my cheeks blew up… then I look like really Round. Hate that! Anyway love your hair looks like it suits you very much. Will be so much easier too. Congratulations! Please though, don’t sweat the grey hairs…..you’ve earned them. Thats what I say. If it makes you feel better to color them, more power to you, but please don’t associate old and grey hair as a bad thing, it’s not! Look at how much more you know now! Continue to enjoy every day like you do, and then you don’t have to worry about a little bit of grey.
Hugs, Cynde
Hi Lauren,
I’m 43 and have NEVER had long hair. You are lucky, you looked good with long hair and look great with shorter hair. P.S. It’s still not short. Anyways it looks great. I’m sure the men out there call you a “yummy mummy”. Your still so young! With a ton of energy. Those gray hairs are trophies! They didn’t come from lounging around! I’m still fighting with the dying thing. I just hate how gray hair makes men look more sophisticated and how it does not do the same for us. Having said that there are some women with silver hair that look fabulous. It’s all in the hair cut! Your skin well that comes from the inside. I get lots of comments on how great my skin looks. Clean living! Eat clean, lots of water, sleep, excercise(weight lifting mostly, not to much cardio) and lots of love. You look radiant so you’ve got it all under control! Keep doing what your doing, we love you! Enjoy the process!
SG
I love your new hair Lauren! It really suits the shape of your face well…very flattering. Congrats on being bold and brave enough to change it up! 🙂
I went through the same thing. I’m only 34 now. 🙂 But I really love your new Spring hair. So beautiful!
It looks good Lauren. Jay will get used to it since he has no choice. 😉
I love your hair!
You look great and it will be great for warmer weather and summer…You always look young and very pretty…
Thanks for showing us your new doo…
pat
You always look gorgeous…. but I gotta say, your new ‘do’ is fabulous! You’re so brave – that’s what I really admire about you. You’re so not afraid of doing something different.
Congrats on your new ‘you’ and for all the hard work you did spring cleaning…. I’m still working on my spring cleaning/purging/organizing. The hair (my hair) will just have to wait until I get braver!
Hugs and love –
I love your hair! That is such a cute “do”!
Um, what wrinkles?….lol! I’ll show you wrinkles!
Lauren – I love your new look. It is great! By the way you are not old, wait until you are hitting the 60. Now I am beginning to feel old!
not bad.i like it.
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Hi Lauren, u look pretty as always 🙂
I felt a change was needed and I also have a new haircut – along the lines of yours as it seems its the popular look now. Before I was layering long hair, but it feels refreshing to have the back of my neck free, and the longer look in the front!
I recommend it for anyone who wants to feel great this spring, and is wondering what to do! Go for it!
Lauren~ Your new look is fantastic! I love the hair and the color is great. You look so great. It makes you look mature, but not old, KWIM?? Love it!!
I LOVE your new DO!!! It looks great on you!!! Don’t worry…Jay will get used to it~it takes guys a little longer to adapt to change 😉
I think it looks fantastic and all the layers are so cool! Your husband is probably like mine, likes to have that long hair, I am 46 now so I keep telling him I can’t have long hair forever.
Oh my!!! HOT MAMA!! No wonder Jay is wondering if you are ditching him! You look hot and hip, I love it! The color is fab too, you should just leave it this way. You look so different, I would never have thought you’d have the guts to do this!!! *squeee!* 😀 I can understand why your hubby is so shocked because you never ever cut your hair short or really changed your hair style. I think he’s not lying when he says it’s growing on him. I think once he’s over the shock he’ll really love it…. 😉 Well congrats on this happy spring event!
That makes me want to go to the hairdresser too, I have been trying to grow my curly hair and it’s driving me insane… I might have to bring your pic with me, LOL… 😉
As for aging, I just turned 40, and I won’t even go there but I actually love my few gray hair, they give me a little something special, LOL 😉
Lauren, I absolutely love your new style! I have had gray in my hair for sometime now. I would say I earned everyone. I have 4 grown kids and 9 grandkids so I thought I was suppose to have the grandma look but I had a chance to put some blond highlights in my hair last month and went for it and now I can say I love it!!!
Lauren–Your shorter hair is just wonderful–I LOVE it! It looks so bouncy and healthy! Embrace your age–you’re not getting older, you’re getting better!
You look fabulous. This is a fun, fresh and youthful cut that really looks good on you.
That is a great hairstyle for you! And it looks like it would be easy to care for, too.
You look fabulous, Lauren! That is one AWESOME new do! It frames your beautiful face very nicely. 32 yrs young. I’m turning 40 next year and I have to say that I am looking forward to it. The 30’s have been good to me. It seems like it gets better every year. I wish the same for you!! xoxo Jane
I like the 3-D flower idea.
Oh, Lauren! Too CUTE! I love it. I have naturally curly hair, too. Do you use a flat iron? If so, can I have the name of it? Also, I bet this would look super cute with your natural curls too. I have been thinking alot lately about chopping my hair and I think seeing you do it and make it look good has convinced me to get mine done too!
I love it Lauren! The color is beautiful and the cut is just perfect!
I love your hair style and you are a beautiful person and definitely do not look as though you are getting “old”!
Oldddddddddddd you look stunning I love your new hair style I wish I was still that young next week is my 70th bd grrrrrrrrrr
Hugs harma
Lauren, you new look is fabulous! I love your new haircut and colour – it totally suits you. You go, girl! 🙂
Hugs,
Julie
Perfect style for you Lauren – very sophisticated and I love the color.
Hey you look great! I think you look just your age, maybe a bit younger =)
How do you straighten your hair? My hair is wavy and I got a perm, I know don’t ask. Anyway, now I want it straight but don’t have much money =) Any tips?
you look gorgeous!
You look fabulous Lauren!
If you think 32 is old, wait till you hit 50! I turned 50 last November and I’m finding it very liberating . . . and fun. . . and fabulous . . . it’s not so bad . . . you’ll see!!
Your hair if wonderful, love the cut and the color. I know
what you mean about gray, I usually have my hair hi-lighted with low lights. Thought I would just let it go gray. But it is not going to stay that way. I am twice your age and I feel old with gray hair!! On some people it looks good but not me!!
Nice hair, nice color. You look amazing with it. Maybe I could also dye my hair…just a few streaks of red and brown. Yeah, I’ll do it..
Wow, that really suits you Lauren!! You look younger too. It’s amazing how shorter hair takes the years off us as we girls get older. I am 37 and had mine cut short last year and never had so many compliments from people. Short hair is the new botox!! he he
I do love your layers though. May take your pic with me to my hairdressers next time for inspiration!! :o)
WOW! First I just gotta say, I remember when you nearly died because you got a trim. I can’t believe I’m looking at you with such short hair. It’s really beautiful! You definitely look younger and more sophisticated!
ROCK IT Girl!
Lauren,
You look fabulous!
HELLO SWEETIE GIRL!
YOUR HAIR IS WONDERFUL! YOU LOOK SIMPLY RAVISHING.
YOU HAVE A FACE SHAPE THAT YOU CAN WEAR ANY STYLE OF
HAIR DO. I LIKE THE MIRROR PICTURE IT’S SOFTER AND YOU LOOK ANGELIC. YOUR ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT.
LOVE YOU
GRAMMIE GAYLE
I absolutly love you hair. I have been feeling the same way lately 🙁
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