(T)hairrified
Does that title make any sense at all? No? Hm.
Well, I'm getting my hair cut today. Wheeeeee! And also BAAAAAARF! Now, I know enough about my post-haircut self to anticpate walking out of the salon this evening with a spring in my step, my body buoyed by newfound hair-fabulous confidence, and a thought bubble hovering above reading "Why didn't I do this sooner?" But then why oh why I am still TERRIFIED? (Get it now?) When I called for the appointment yesterday, I had to psych myself up for a good two hours before I even dared get on the phone, all sweaty palms and visibly pounding heart, and then I mumbled and stumbled over my words and sounded like a complete twink and felt like I needed to throw up. Why oh why am I such a puss when it comes to doing business over the phone? And why do I fear being destroyed by a bad haircut when even the worst of them usually ekes out of me no more than a shrug? And why oh why must the salon receptionist make things ten times worse by piling on the disdain so thick I can smell it oozing through the line? Sure, I basically said I didn't care who cut my hair so long as s/he could do it in the next two days and for less than $50, but that doesn't mean I'm not a valuable customer. One that will tip well. One that, frankly, is doing that fresh-from-cosmetology-school stylist a real favor by offering up my easygoing locks for practice. And yet here I am fretting that I have to walk into the salon this afternoon in unhip shoes and with hair so obviously neglected that I really honestly truly considered getting a cheap pre-cut before going to "real" salon, just so they won't think I'm a total loser.
I swear, sometimes I feel like the only one... Tell me I'm not the only one!
(This is a sorry excuse for "before" pictures, and I'm sorry.) (And yes, my hair does look kind of nice here, but remember that you are looking at it blurry and in the dark and while it is on its best behavior because it knows it's going to the guillotine today.) (Also, it's not actually uneven like that in the back. At least I don't think it is...) (And no, I don't know what to do with my hands, so I figure why not pose them above my crotch in a position that suggests I'm in mid-scratch. Help me I'm freaking out over here!)
More later!
I hear ya Leah. I've only had my hair professionally cut 3 times the rest of the time my mom did it! My hair is big, froofy, and curly: where the difference between a bad cut and a good one is the white girl fro - not a good look. last fall i took the plunge from the long long curls i've had always I love the shorter locks if only it means I get to rock out the Mickey Mouse Puffs
Good luck! You'll look great!
I never know what to do with my hands either.
You're not the only one. I made my best friend make an appointment for me with her stylist. I'm too afraid to find my own so I keep going back to the guy (even though I think he's a bit of a wanker and the whole time I'm in his chair I'm silently willing him to shut the f up and just cut my hair, mmmkay?)
First of all, there is no way to ruin your hair so take heart! It's the best hair ever, and I don't give out compliments like that lightly!
Also, am I the only one whose hair goes from looking hideous to looking like Gisele's coif the moment I make a hair appointment? I always feel like it's trying to talk me out of it.
Um, or maybe that's just me.
Don't be afraid! You will look great, the receptionist is just a wannabe hairstylist anyway! After cutting my hair in January for the first time in 14 months, I had it cut again last week (twice in 2 months, must be a record for me!) and I love it even more this time around. Can't wait for the after photos.
From the photos you showed us of various hair cuts you've had, it does seem true that it would be hard for you to go wrong. At worst you'll have phantom hair syndrome when it's gone. But it will be lovely, and ruly! In addition to ruling.
OK, stopping now.
I hope that it's everything you dream of!
My hair ALWAYS looks its best right before I get it cut. And I too always stress about the condition my hair before going to get it cut. So you're not alone on thoughts about getting a pre-cut before the cut.
I TOTALLY know what you mean. I hate calling people on the phone for business because I know I sound terrible. And I always feel like I should buy a new hip outfit (from a fancy trendy store) to go to the salon. I am NEVER as hip as anyone there with my Target clothes from the sale aisle! Oh well......
your "mid-scratch" comment reminds me of two of my friends who once told me their strategies of getting rid of unwanted attention from guys. . . one would scratch her crotch, the other would pick her nose. . . i always thought the nose pick would be a much more effective gesture. . .
oh, and, uh, please note that i'm not suggesting you pick your nose in your post-haircut photo. . .
I felt the same way the last haircut I got at the trendy salon with the stylist that my über hip girlfriend recommended, but as soon as Ezra touched my hair and told me she couldn't wait to get her hands on it she loved it so much, I knew I was going to be ok. I'm thinking by the look of your gorgeous locks that you'll be equally loved by your hair person. Good luck!
This post (including the awesome title) made me die laughing!! Your hair is so so so pretty....it will look pretty no matter what! I can't wait to see the "after" pics :)
I have this enduring fantasy of finding a regular stylist who knows me and my hair so well that I can just sit down in the chair and they'll know just what to do for my latest transformation. This hasn't happened yet.
Good luck, I'm sure it'll turn out fabulous!
My hair does that too; it's like it knows that it's going on the chopping block and is waiting for the Hail Mary pass from the hair gods. (Does that make any sense at all? I'm too embarrassed to go Wikipedia a football term...that's kind of sad, too, now that I think of it.)
YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE.
I used to go to a salon so hip that I felt like I had to totally do my hair before i went in to have it highlighted and cut. ridiculous.
i broke up with her last fall because i couldn't continue to drop $200 on my hair.
it's been totally unreal being able to afford to get my hair highlighted every 3 months now!
I'm not sure what it is about people in the hair industry that makes them so condescending, but it's so true! I used to feel intimidated all the time, which I thought was a small price to pay for the great haircuts I got, but that's all in the past now, for we now live in the same city as my sister-in-law and praise god and all that is holy - she's a hairstylist! And she's good!
Your hair is unbelievable - where are the "after" pics!?!
I just got my hair chopped. I loooove it!! I have longer side wispies too. Wheee! :)
You look so tiny and pretty - you can wear your hair any old way and look great!
I got about 5 inches cut last year after going 5 years with "just a trim." I built the haircut up SO MUCH in my head as though it was some sort of traumatic experience, and then...no big deal. And people hardly noticed!
your hair turned out lovely, but your bum looks great here.