Hair Today

I think I'm going to change hair salons.  I'm not happy with my current stylist and it's time for a change.   You know how these things start.  I used to go to a stylist who had been highly recommended by a girlfriend whose hair always looked good.  I liked the hairdresser a lot, and always had a good hair cut but she didn't colour my hair purple, I did that myself in the laundry tub.  Then she went on maternity leave and introduced me to another stylist at the same salon.  The new hairdresser was okay, and coloured my hair as well.  Together we explored a number of newer, funkier styles.  She encouraged me to grow my hair slightly longer and presently it's in an asymmetrical cut that is driving me crazy because I detest my hair in my eyes (I am not a sheepdog). I always look amazing when I leave the salon because she blow dries my hair and uses a variety of different potions on it.  Of course, I can never duplicate that look at home.

For the last few haircuts, I've noticed that my hair goes totally flat a few days after its been cut.  And when I blow dry it, it doesn't fluff up, it lies flat against my skull and looks scruffy.  I've also noticed the odd clump of hair that doesn't seem to have been included in the style, almost as if she forgot to cut it.  Although my mother spent many years of her life getting her hair styled once a week, I have always been no-fuss hair person.  I like to be able to wash my hair, flip my hands through it, blow dry it if it's cold out and head out the door.  I will spend a little bit of time and attention while blow drying my hair, but I expect the result to last a day or so.  

I had been contemplating a colour change in December, possibly a nice turquoise blue, instead of the dramatic royal purple or magenta that I've had for the past several years.  I had blue hair a few years ago, but found it was very difficult to maintain.  I had been growing the purple hair out gradually, and discussing the change with my stylist for the past few haircuts.  But all the promises she made about checking out what was available never happened.  When it was time to make a decision I went back to the purple hair, because I didn't have enough information to make another choice.

I am not a high-maintenance woman.  I don't wear a lot of makeup, although I use more now than before.  I generally wear blue jeans and comfortable shoes, and if I have to dress up I prefer comfort to fashion.   I like bright, clear colours and don't wear black often.  I have no fashion sense so I don't follow every fad that comes along, and I don't invest in a few classic pieces that will go with everything.  Isn't that what jeans are for?  Right now I am spending far too much time and attention on my hair.  It's good, straight, relatively thick hair.  If it gets a decent hair cut and a small amount of blow drying, it looks attractive.  And, if I'm going to dye my hair purple, it behooves me to have a decent hair cut to balance the attention that the colour attracts.

I am not a difficult client for a hair stylist because I am open to different ideas and colours, and enjoy trying new things.  I don't expect a new hair style to change my life or make me look 10 years younger.  I know that hair will always grow out so if we make an error in judgement, it won't be too long until we can try something else.  At the moment, I am feeling a little taken for granted and not listened to.  Instead of making a scene, I'll just make a total change.  I have found someone whose hair I think looks attractive, and asked for the name of her hairdresser.  I will phone the new salon and arrange for a consultation, because I am not going to jump willy-nilly into a new situation without a little bit of research.  Then, if I am happy with the change, I will cancel my appointment at the old salon.