Haircuts
So my old hairstylist moved to California about… I’m gonna say between four and six months ago, and I haven’t found a new stylist yet. This shows you how often I get my hair cut. Last week, I looked in the mirror and realized that my hair had reached the point where it looked so bad that there was nothing that even the least talented stylist could do to it that would make my head look worse than it already did.
So I bit the bullet and made an appointment. I brought with me a picture of what my last stylist had done for me, taken for a post back in March 2006, after a previous stylist had attempted to scalp me.
I walked in with the picture to the left and showed it to the stylist. The guy said, “So, short.” I said, “yep!” And that was the extent of any discussion about my hair.
Next thing I know he’s got the gel and the spray and all kinds of stuff out and is going to town. My glasses are off, so I’m kind of trusting to fate here.
I actually like the way this looks. It’s more grownup than my last cut. After I put my glasses on and saw myself, I said, “wow, now I need some new clothes.” However, although I will try, I am certain that I’m not going to be able to maintain this. I don’t have a curling iron, I seldom blow-dry my hair, and “product” still makes me think of my days making TV spots. I’ll give it a go… but realistically, this style is too long for me.
I’ve got another appointment for two months from now, as opposed to my usual four to six. We’ll see how this goes.
In the meantime, apparently my giant cones of orange yarn have arrived, so I’m off to pick them up. These should last me another couple of months. Yay!
P.S. – you guys know this trick, right? If you don’t have a self-timer or other way to stand away from your camera, don’t take a picture of yourself in the bathroom mirror – it just never looks good. Instead, use the mirror to check the viewfinder while you turn the camera toward yourself. Works every time.
I like it, but you know, I went in for a cut too, said I wanted bangs so I could hide this forehead thing I got going on. The stylist used mousse (because I have such fine, flat hair) and I thought… ok, I’m not going to keep doing this. BUT! Every morning I bust out the mousse and just blow dry a little. Since my hair is so fine it drys quick and it’s better that I don’t leave the house with wet hair in this weather.
So… I dunno. Maybe you’ll fuss around too 🙂
I like it, but you know, I went in for a cut too, said I wanted bangs so I could hide this forehead thing I got going on. The stylist used mousse (because I have such fine, flat hair) and I thought… ok, I’m not going to keep doing this. BUT! Every morning I bust out the mousse and just blow dry a little. Since my hair is so fine it drys quick and it’s better that I don’t leave the house with wet hair in this weather.
So… I dunno. Maybe you’ll fuss around too 🙂
Maybe I will. Stranger things have happened.
I also like bangs, since I have a really high forehead. I’m part Elothean, don’t you know.
Maybe I will. Stranger things have happened.
I also like bangs, since I have a really high forehead. I’m part Elothean, don’t you know.
Good excuse! I’m going to use that.
Good excuse! I’m going to use that.
I dunno, I really like the 2006 cut – but it’s not my hair 😀 You still look great either way!
I dunno, I really like the 2006 cut – but it’s not my hair 😀 You still look great either way!
old hair: cute, flirty, easy going
new hair: grown up, more polished.
I like it!
hints on low tech hair fussing…find ONE product that you like. I’m a big fan of the pantene stuff. cheap, can get it at the drugstore, doesnt stink, isnt sticky.
ask your stylist how to do it at home, and make them show you. it may take a coupel times 🙂
nice hair cut, though!
old hair: cute, flirty, easy going
new hair: grown up, more polished.
I like it!
hints on low tech hair fussing…find ONE product that you like. I’m a big fan of the pantene stuff. cheap, can get it at the drugstore, doesnt stink, isnt sticky.
ask your stylist how to do it at home, and make them show you. it may take a coupel times 🙂
nice hair cut, though!
The bangs have fallen down some through the day so they’re more on my face, which is a better look for me. I’m reserving judgement until next week to see what I really think. We all know you can’t get a good read on the day of a haircut!
The bangs have fallen down some through the day so they’re more on my face, which is a better look for me. I’m reserving judgement until next week to see what I really think. We all know you can’t get a good read on the day of a haircut!
I might go back to easy breezy. We’ll have to see!
I might go back to easy breezy. We’ll have to see!