A few weeks ago, I noticed an itty bitty hair right at my hairline at the center of my forehead (you know, where the hair kind of forms a point??). It was noticeably lighter than any other hairs on my head. I thought, "Hmm. Maybe as I get older my hair is lightening." Riiight.

As the week wore on, it got longer (growth, nothing funky). I had an appointment with my friend/hairdresser so I decided to ask her about it.

"Kristen, I am asking you first as a friend, but secondly as a hairdresser: is this ONE strand of hair blond or grey."

Pause.

After careful scrutinizing of said hair, she slowly responded. "I hate to tell you this, but you have a grey hair. I can tell because it is shorter which means new growth and it is coarser than your other hairs."

I started laughing. Funny, really, when you think about it. I have always wanted thicker hair. Now when someone asks what my hair texture is I can say, without hesitation: 'It is fine, BUT, I have one nice strand of thick hair!'

I just think that it is funny that it decided to grow right smack dab in the middle of my forehead! Maybe I could use a sharpie? Yeah, that might look weird - my hair isn't jet black (always wanted it that way, though). I have a girlfriend who told me to just pluck it out. Um, I don't think so. (Good idea, though, if I had super beautiful thick hair.)

My hair is already fine (read: I look half bald because of my lack of thick tresses) - do you really think that I am going to pull my one BEAUTIFUL, THICK, LUSCIOUS strand out? I would say....no. I am going to embrace me getting older and perhaps I will have the thick hair I always wanted. No need to wait until I am resurrected.

I am lucky (or unlucky), because I have many friends and relatives who have had the blessing of grey hair for years now - I am almost thirty-six. So, I guess I have a lot of catching up to do.

Next time you see me, look for my thick lock of 'blond' hair.



later, gater