Another Sephora Beauty Writer Gets A-Line Chopped

There's something in the beauty water at Sephora's Editorial Department in San Francisco, and like the latest must-have nail polish or lip color, it's catching on like wildfire. As you've already seen, my fellow beauty writer Mari chopped off her lustrous strands and opted for a short-n-chic A-line bob, which I instantly had to do as soon as I saw her fabulous (and liberating!) results. Here I am, before and after, just hours after I did the deed -- and boy, was it a big step! Now that it's all off, I'm feeling particularly light and loving the extra body I gained by losing nearly 10 inches of my hair. I highly recommend it! And styling it could not be easier. I just use a lightweight conditioner and a boar brush with a blow dryer to "poof" it up in back, then taper the ends with a quick flick of a flat iron, and voila! I'm ready for an espresso at a picturesque Parisian cafe with a French Bulldog sitting at my Louboutin-clad heels. Oooh-La-La! - Joannie McIntyre

CHOP CHOP! My New Cut--Revealed!

Last week, I talked chop (about my recent hair hack-off, that is), and posted an image of my donated-braid-in-a-bag. A little creepy, I know! It was because I didn't want to post yet another picture of me on Sephora! But after a little hairassment, I have finally caved. Here's my new hair.

For those of you who just got a drastic 'do-over, please leave a photo link in the comments. We wanna see! I'm hoping my fellow beauty writer Joannie will take the plunge at her hair appointment tomorrow, too! (Bobsie Twins, much?!)

CHOP CHOP! Donating My Hair

I finally did! After over a year of talking about it (ahem, making excuses!), I finally chopped my superlong hair and donated it to Locks of Love.

"You're not gonna cry on me, are you?" my hair stylist said. Amazingly, I didn't even flinch. And after he hacked through my thick pony and swiveled my chair to face the mirror, I couldn't contain my smiles. For years, I've worn my hair long. Now--11 inches later and lighter--I'm sporting a sleek, A-line bob. (Admittedly, I asked for something Posh-ish. A major cut deserves a "major" look.)

My favorite part? Now that my locks are not so weighed down, my new dishy 'do gets serious beach curls--naturally. I just flip my hair in the shower, apply and rise out my Terax Crema Conditioner while my hair hangs upside down, and then towel-scrunch out the excess water. Then I use Jonathan Product Create Curl Curling Serum and finish with a spritzing of Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves. When I want to go sleek and straight, I beeline for my T3 Featherweight Dryer and ghd styler.

If you're thinking of taking the cutting plunge, I have one tip: Don't tell anyone! Building it up will only psyche you out and make your reconsider. My chop was top secret, and I absolutely loved seeing everyone's surprised reaction.

Newly short & sassy,
Mari