The Shave
I can keep up with his shedding, but I didn't realize long-haired cats need to be routinely brushed. Yep, routinely. Our routine has been - whenever we feel like giving Simba some extra attention. Not to mention his reactions to being brushed sound a lot like, "Ooowwwww." Seriously. Sometimes he'd even add a hiss for some extra flair.
Unfortnately, due to our grooming neglect, Simba has developed some very large matted patches. We tried cutting them out, a few successfully, but one snip of his skin...oops! and he wouldn't let us touch him for days. I couldn't really blame him.
After reading several online sights about matted fur and the detriments to the cats health (skin irritations, claws getting caught, worms making matts their homes - yes, worms!) we decided Simba was in need of a shave. Now he really fits his name.
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The Haircut
I'm not a fan of getting my haircut - mostly because I have a hard time finding a stylist that "gets" me. And, honestly, I'm pretty cheap when it comes to hair. However, I realize it's a necessary evil, especially with my thick and heavy mop. So a couple Saturdays ago, I went - spur-of-the-moment to get a haircut.
Long story short - I walked out feeling butchered. I really don't like it, I even cried a little. Luckily, my husband and friends pretend to like it. Plus, hair grows and there's nothing I can do about it now, although I hope stimulating my roots with pulling and scratching my scalp helps!
I'm not a fan of getting my haircut - mostly because I have a hard time finding a stylist that "gets" me. And, honestly, I'm pretty cheap when it comes to hair. However, I realize it's a necessary evil, especially with my thick and heavy mop. So a couple Saturdays ago, I went - spur-of-the-moment to get a haircut.
Long story short - I walked out feeling butchered. I really don't like it, I even cried a little. Luckily, my husband and friends pretend to like it. Plus, hair grows and there's nothing I can do about it now, although I hope stimulating my roots with pulling and scratching my scalp helps!
(Sorry, I neglected to take actual before and after pictures! Drat!)
Before
After
4 comments:
joan says cute...I think she's talking about the cat?
oh, I DO think it's cute!! It looked so good at Em's shower! But I know that no matter what other people say, if YOU don't like it, then it's miserable!
I'm feeling frustration with my last cut too, although it's still long and not very noticable. I say: bother to hair. When will it be socially acceptable for women to have shaved heads??
I think we should start a trend with the shaved heads thing. I'd probably get annoyed about having a sunburned scalp, though. I just don't think I'll ever be happy! The grass is always greener eh?
Michelle, I absolutely love your hair. I think you look great!!
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