Snip, snip, snip...

Figured I'd repost this here, just so everyone could see. :]

After 4 and a half years, I decided to cut off my dreads...







It feels great! It's weird, though, because I remember when I posted the thread, on this forum, when I first got these dreads. And over the years, the people here have seen them grow and change through various pictures I've posted. And now, that stage has come to an end, and I'm into the next stage. I'm glad I could share it with you guys, for those who care. :]

Love and Light

P.S. I didn't really cry. Promise. ;]

 

Also thought I'd post a somewhat recent pic, from the beach, a last minute pic of the dreads, and right after I cut them:
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i like you better without the dreads, bravo

 

no way..why did you cute you'r dreads...but you do look cute either way...

 

u look so sad without em.....i remember feelin that way too the 1 time i cut mine...


but they always grow back

not that u look that bad without em, u just look really sad to see em go...




why did u cut em?

 

You took so different without them...wow. Either way, you're a sexy dude...haha Enjoy being able to run your fingers through your hair. I don't know if I'll ever be able to cut mine...and have to go back to washing my hair more often...lol.

 

Well, to answer everyone's questions, I'll repost what I wrote about it in the other thread I posted:

It feels AMAZING, and even though I miss them, I'm not looking back.

And to answer your questions, there were quite a few reasons I cut them off. For one, I felt that my dreads represented everything from my past. I've had so many memories and different things happen in the course of those 4 years, both good and bad, and I felt like it was time to let go of it all, and start fresh. Especially since I've entered a new stage in my life, with moving to a new place, and starting new journeys and all.

Another reason being, I felt really attached to them, and in an almost Buddhist fashion, decided it would be a great stage in my personal evolution to cut them off as a way to free myself from things I'm attached to. And I'm not saying it's bad to be attached to your dreads, quite the opposite. I love my dreads, even still, which is why I've decided to keep them, and not throw them away. I just felt like I was holding myself back from truly growing as a person, by holding on to things from my past, and not accepting any new change, you know?

Another reason being, it was just time for a change of hairstyle. 4 years is a long time to have one hair style, and I'd been thinking alot about it, and it had really been pestering me. So I decided it was a good idea to cut it, and try something new. And yeah, man, it feels SO fucking light, and SO fucking great. I'm really happy with my decision.

I was sad to see them go, but at the same time SO happy and so glad to start a new stage.

Love and Light

 

Awww, poor dreadies.

But glad to hear that you're happy with the change! Change is good!

 

awww
even though that is such a sad thing, it is also an amazing thing you did
one chapter may be done, but there are plenty more pages to be filled
good luck with everything, you still look great

 

Holy shit, wow. I feel like you just read that from my brain! I totally understand.. i just cut my dreads off about 2 weeks ago, after 3 and a half years. The reasons were exactly what you wrote.. lol. james, you rock. you are wonderful with or without dreads. personally, im glad i cut mine off too. i like the feeling of being more anonymous now, lol. its crazy though. people definitely treat me differently. its okay though. change is good.

awesome pics, you look great
enjoy rubbing your scalp!!!

 

Hiiii Sarah!

That's so cool that you and I both came to the decision at around the same time and for the same reasons. I think alot of people with dreads come to that stage, at one time or another. It's just all about stepping into a new stage in life.

And I just looked at your new pics, sans dreads, and you're just as beautiful as ever. Love your new look.

 

everybody is cutting their hair! what is going on

i've been thinking about doing the same as well...

but you dont look bad by any means. you look a hell of a lot different though. at least you had em for a long time

 

aww you've cut your hair

well you're still very cute

 

looks good...



with or with out

 

Thanks guys!

To all the sad dreadheads: there's more to life than dreadlocks. I never used to think so, but eventually one day I came around. And if any of you decide to keep them for life...well, good on you. But I've known for quite some time that it wasn't the case with me. I was just waiting for the right time to do it, and finally that day came. It was more happy than sad, and I don't look back.

Maybe you'll all reach that point, one day, maybe you won't. Either way, it's all good.

 

I like it, James. It [the haircut] looks hot on you.

 

That first pic is great. It reminds me of Mrs. Howell chasing the rock band 'The Mosquitoes' around the island with a pair of scissors trying to cut off their hair.

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Haha, thanks Shaggie, and thanks Meg. Glad yah like it.

Your little one is so bloody adorable, awwww.

 

Thank ya, dear.

 

Not me!