Published on August 12, 2024, 10:25 pm
The transformative power of a new hairstyle cannot be overstated. I can tell you this firsthand, being a devoted member of #teambob since 2021 when the iconic hairstylist Garren granted my desire for change with “The Linda.” However, after a year and witnessing the avalanche of long hairstyles at the Met Gala’s “Sleeping Beauty” theme event, I found myself in a playing field of newfound hair ambitions – an impossible crack at lengthier locks.
While no hair growth supplement or oil could grant my wishes swiftly enough, every dream seemingly has its magic genie- in my case, it was the Bellami Beauty Bar located in West Village. An appointed Friday morning began the arduous six-hour transformation from an Italian bob to Botticelli lengths executed by Dhairius Thomas and his industrious team.
As celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons aptly put it, maintaining long hair is quite like babysitting long nails; time-consuming and lavish but worth every minute for those fearless souls who dare to brandish it night or month-long. He recently launched an Ariana Grande-length ponytail extension with Bellami which gives women everywhere another easy route to switch up their styles.
In this journey toward obtaining ultra-glamorous Cher-like lengths, I got my first-ever taste of extensions. It wasn’t uncomfortable per se but managing the weight on my scalp felt oddly unfamiliar. Blending altogether required careful work by Thomas who molded my natural and newly acquired hair together into a seamless blend reminiscent of Jennifer Aniston’s early boho hairstyles. The stunning redhead Jen will forever remain a heartthrob face Spa inspiration worldwide!
A new haircut leaving me feeling utterly reborn; sexier, more confident and oh-so runway-ready! Despite the magnitude in difference, friends seemed thoroughly impressed while some even had trouble recognizing me altruistically remarking about their confusion over whether or not this was how my hair always looked.
Long hair has connoted virtues of beauty, wealth, and longevity in women for aeons. You simply cannot imagine Mona Lisa’s temperament without her mid-back locks. The fascination with long hair did not sprout overnight; it extends back to the 1800s when the Seven Sutherland Sisters capitalized on their dazzling ground-reaching tresses and racked up a fortune selling their patented hair growth tonic.
Adapting to longer hair presented a surprising shift in my dressing tastes as I found myself gradually favoring outfits that weren’t previously ‘me.’ Adopting lengths of your own might not be for everyone; nonetheless, if you fancy an adventurous spin on your style – remember, there are numerous routes you can take: trying new Hair Salon styles or opting for extensions from your local Barber Shop or using nurturing treatments at a Day Spa.
The Eden Roc Hotel du Cap offered a spectacular backdrop for some French-themed photography sessions, captively displaying my newly procured mermaid-like mane in all its glory at a topless beach photoshoot. An unexpected rendezvous with Hollywood starlet Anya Taylor-Joy during the trip also carried yet another tip for mastering seamless blends between natural and extended hair care- Keratin treatment!
Coming home to my natural bob hairstyle after seven incredible weeks felt like returning after an exciting journey. It felt lighter, though warned as normal by experts at Bellami it somehow seemed thinner as well. Indeed, every transformative venture does pull us closer towards the style we fervently wish to sport eventually.
Reinventing your hairstyle can open doors to limitless possibilities in self-expression! Don’t be afraid to explore services available at Nail Salons or alternative therapies such as Float Therapy or Cryotherapy which could offer relaxation amid these ventures. Alternatively, you might even discover an exciting Pet Grooming routine while searching different Med Spas or Face Spa facilities online!
Nobody ever said too much experimentation was harmful – especially not with hair. How about Tattooing or Microblading for something bold? Or perhaps, retaining the hydration factor in skin health while sporting a tanning session is your cup of tea? Whatever your beauty needs are there seems to be an answer out there – all it takes is just the courage to try!