I grew up during the Michael Jackson era – his tunes were on the soundtrack of my Bar Mitzvah, and “Billy Jean” is currently on my iPod play list.

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That said – I am pretty offended that – shocking as Michael’s death was – it pretty much threw Farrah off the news coverage.

At one point, Farrah Fawcett had the most famous hair in the world – so it seems fitting that I take my hair section as a place to give a few paragraphs of tribute to her.

I purposefully chose this picture at left – it’s how she is best known – and reflects her famous billowy locks. In fact, her hair was so famous that my mom chose a Farrah hair cut for her wedding day!

Something I read about Farrah today – when she was going through chemo, at first, they tried to preserve her famous hair. Then, eventually, she realized she was going to lose it – and took the proactive stance to shave her head. In doing so, she, and not the cancer, made the decision to say goodbye to that part of herself. It was a strong, defiant action – and one that I have huge respect for.

Farrah’s look was one that is timeless and classic – for the rest of time, women will enter their stylist’s chair and ask for the “Farrah” – a billowing look of feathery femininity. And while she may have gone on to another place – one where her suffering is finally over – her legacy, and her hair, will forever live on.

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A Note of Tribute to Farrah