Bad haircut: still shoddy after the fix
I went back to the salon this morning and said that I wasn’t happy. I was basically handed over to the same stylist so she could fix her own job. After waiting a few precious minutes (I drove straight to a business interview after leaving), I told her what was wrong and that the fix needed to be quick. She aimed her scissors first at the back of my head, where there was still some semi-full hair below ear level, and I said NO, it’s the FRONT OF MY FACE that looks like ass. I didn’t say ass. I should have. There were a lot of things that I wanted to say but I was tired and stressed and residually polite. Damn my residual politeness.
My original haircut (the “cute” one) basically looked like one of these lovely ladies’ hairstyles, but with longer bangs. And flatter.
Scarlett is the only one who can even vaguely pull it off, but she’s Scarlett Fucking Johansson, you know? Anyway, this morning the stylist rounded out the thin, blunt, and poorly blended hair in the front of my face so that I feel less like Carol Brady, but I still don’t like it. It doesn’t feel like me, nor does it look like what I described to her. I’m usually pretty good with descriptions, for example: “a trim with some subtle layers and a blond chunk of hair in the front. I have fine hair that I want to look fuller without using a ton of product.” My hair was mostly the same length when I went in. I feel like this is a “Utah County Mom” hairstyle. You local people know what I’m talking about. Bleeeech.
I’m no fashion expert, but I’m pretty sure that seeing my neck through my hair does not constitute “fullness.”
I wasn’t wearing a helmet at all today! I swear!
Then again, Tina Fey pulled off something like it back when she was on Weekend Update. Except hers still looks better. Maybe I just need to wear my black plastic cat eye glasses with this cut and make sure that I’m always near a goofy retard. BUT WHAT IF I AM THE GOOFY RETARD.
What if the stylist is your goofy retard?! Crap.
First off, you look cute. But I know what you mean about this haircut, because I have the exact same hair issues. Before I begin any haircut, I warn the stylist that if she cuts the front of my hair anywhere above my jawline, I will fah-reak out. I am very protective about the length of the hair around my face. It can be layered, sure, and whatevered, but once it goes too short, I get instant round face. Not good.
Good thing about hair? It grows. (slowly) I reiterate, even though it’s not a haircut that is ‘you,’ you still look adorable. Pinky promise.
1. Don’t take chances. Ask someone whose hair you like who they use, and go to that stylist.
2. Bring a picture. You can’t blame the stylist for not seeing the picture in your head.
Kat—LOL.
Eliza (love the name!)—thank you.
Jeanette—good points on both items. Bringing in a photo is a great idea. Though since I didn’t follow rule number 1, I don’t think it would have made a difference. NOTE TO SELF: just because I’ve a good experience at a salon doesn’t mean that everyone at that salon will do a good job.
I still want to see a picture! I’m going to the NASCAR race in Vegas, so I can’t afford to come to Utah and see you (plus, I did our taxes, and if we didn’t already have Vegas paid for, I wouldn’t be going anywhere. Ouch.)
Sorry about the cut, that sucks – but at least it does grow out.
Our family has a terrific “stylist” we’ve used for over 10 years. He is an ex-iron worker, really and he’s not gay. But I don’t say that to scare you. He is fantastic with color. (Todd @ Studio 210 in Orem 224-0404) Personally, I like the length and I think it looks good on you but then look at my hair! It doesn’t matter though how much anyone else likes it, if YOU don’t then life is hell.
Aha, my work laptop would not download the pics, but my personal one does. Actually (and I’m not just saying it), I think you do look cute. Honestly.
Dude, go to Phil at Blush Salon in SLC. Seriously. I’ve gone to him for 8 years.
But that’s kinda the cut I’ve had before and it does look cute on you! I like the highlights as well.