Big transformation butchered. Am I being petty?

I got my hair chopped off. I haven’t measured it yet, but I’d say, about 12-14 inches.

I was SO excited to get my hair cut. I’m a SAHM with a toddler and newborn. Usually I’m in pajamas and wearing a pony tail all day. I don’t do anything to pamper myself. I hadn’t had a cut in years, unless you count the trim my husband gave me during this pandemic.

I decided to pamper myself. I picked out a cut. I decided I wanted to donate my hair. I was SO pumped. I looked forward to it all week. Even had my mom come visit so she could hang with the newborn while I was getting a cut.

I won’t go into all the details, but it was a terrible experience. I went to Ulta. My stylist was new and behind schedule. Then she didn’t even style my hair. She asked if I even wanted it blow dried?!!!

I was so livid. I paid $55. I left that place looking so gross, I wouldn’t have even gone in public looking that way. 😩 I thought I would feel pampered and beautiful...but felt hideous. I tipped her $10 instead of $20 because I was so upset. The manager was kind and gave me a 30% off coupon for next time...but who knows when I will be able to do this again.

I went home and half heartedly threw a couple curls in it. It helped a little. Here’s my hair journey...

How I looked when I got home. It’s a little better than when I left the salon, because initially it was flipping out every which way.

Sigh.

Edit: Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m just a hormonal mess sometimes. 🤦‍♀️