I'm looking for ideas on what you ladies and gents do when you get to that point with your hair when you want a change.  I think this must be a seasonal thing with me since this is the time of year that I have in the past cut bangs and/or dyed my hair.  I don't want bangs this time, and although I'm really considering henna I'm worried about doing anything with my hair that will require the upkeep of roots, or having to grow them out again...

I am going to try to avoid buns for a while and work on braiding my hair most days.  Those take a bit longer and create a different look, and maybe that will be enough to get me out of this hair funk.  But any suggestions would be appreciated.

Yep, the winter soltice tends to be that "depression" time around here.  This brings on thoughts of radical changes.  There are some days I just feel like this:


But, instead of the dye or scissors, how about trying to learn a new braided style?  Get some new hairsticks or pretty hair clips?  I've been known to go shopping to look for unusual things to put in my hair, and purposely NOT shop in the places where you would normally go.  Toy stores, dollar stores, even the hardware department can have interesting things!  One of my favorites, it to look for swizzle sticks to put in my hair!

Maybe treat yourself to a deep conditioning treatment. 

Hang in there - this "time" will pass!

While change is good, perhaps taking up a new hobby will distract you.  Winter solstice creates the environment for introspection-one place most of us won't willingly go.  Seeking distractions is our way of not looking within.  I'm sure your hair looks beautiful all the time because of how you care for it.
Perhaps you will create a completely new style.  Then you have to share it with us, of course.

Good Luck on your journey, Valerie!

Thanks everyone!  I will definetly avoid scissors, and will keep waiting on any descision on henna for the time being. 

I managed a crown braid today that was decent enough to go out in which was fun and exciting.  If this feeling doesn't go away with styling I think I'll stop in at the wig store by my parents and see about some bangs, or maybe even an entire wig for a change without commitment.   

I definetly feel like I'm revamping my entire life right now.  You'd think I'd be happy to have hair that just stayed out of the way, but no, now I want to change that too.

Sexywitch-thanks for sharing that site!!

Valerie, I think you should try Starfilly's "mohawk".  Then post a pic (hint hint)

When I get bored of my hair, I take lots of pictures. Not only does it give me something to do, but it shows hair's multiple personalities.

And winter is the WORST time for my wallet because I stay indoors and shop online all the time!

Valerie, your hair is fabulous and I hope you find a change (or a non-change) that works for you.

Hugs and happy holidays
Anais

Every so often I get a terrible urge to color my hair.  It's very hard to resist, but I know I'd never keep up with the roots.  I try not to look at my hair any more than I have to, try out new styles, and buy hairtoys.  

Sometimes I'll scour the internet for different hair recipes.  That can keep me occupied for days.  

When it gets really bad I sit on my hands and ask myself "Do you WANT to touch up your roots for the REST OF YOUR LIFE?  Do you WANT to spend the next 5 years growing out a whim?  DO YOU??"

It eventually passes.  The last one was a few weeks ago and it was a bad one, but it's gone now and I don't have to deal with my roots.  8)