Laura has always had pretty hair. She has gotten compliments on it her whole life. It is a perfect blend of several colors with natural highlights and gentle curls at the end. Although she has never said it out loud, I suspect what she loves most about her hair is that it's so different from her sisters'. She has always kept it much longer than theirs. A couple of months ago, she mentioned she'd like to grow her bangs out and have the rest shorter. I suggested we donate it if she got it cut. One look at the Locks of Love website, and she had a mission. There are beautiful photos of donors and recipients both before and after. Some little girl who needs it will be so lucky! We had to wait for the cut until after the ballet recital (a perfect bun is a must, right?). Today was the big day. She insisted she wasn't nervous but squeezed my hand tightly as we went into the salon. My hairdresser, Ami, did a fantastic job! I cannot tell you how proud I am of her. She is thrilled with her new look (which is amazingly grown up!) and she glowed all afternoon. She is truly beautiful inside and out.
