haircut, punted
Dec. 9th, 2003 05:23 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chhotiiThanks, everyone, who replied to my question about hair! I was glad to see opinions so divided on the issue. It means that whatever I wind up doing, some people will approve. (Likewise, whatever I do, some will disapprove. But, looking at the glass as half-full.)
At the moment, the hair is growing. This is not so much a fashion statement as it is a result of having too much work to do to get to the hairdresser. Hairdressers want to work normal hours; the last time I went for a haircut after hours, the hairdresser seemed kind of rushed and tired. But I feel weird about leaving work during business hours when there is so much work hanging over my head.
Especially easy to procrastinate the haircut since I don't speak in hairdresser terms, so I don't know the words to use to explain what I want. And I don't know what's possible, not knowing much about hair. And, mentally comparing the results with haircuts I had at age 23, I'm never trilled with the results anymore-- my hair is thinner and my face is fatter, so it's hard to fake enthusiasm for my appearance for the sake of the hairdresser.
The one thing I like about getting a haircut is that I like the sensation of having my hair washed by someone else. I could probably find volunteers to wash my hair, though.
At the moment, the hair is growing. This is not so much a fashion statement as it is a result of having too much work to do to get to the hairdresser. Hairdressers want to work normal hours; the last time I went for a haircut after hours, the hairdresser seemed kind of rushed and tired. But I feel weird about leaving work during business hours when there is so much work hanging over my head.
Especially easy to procrastinate the haircut since I don't speak in hairdresser terms, so I don't know the words to use to explain what I want. And I don't know what's possible, not knowing much about hair. And, mentally comparing the results with haircuts I had at age 23, I'm never trilled with the results anymore-- my hair is thinner and my face is fatter, so it's hard to fake enthusiasm for my appearance for the sake of the hairdresser.
The one thing I like about getting a haircut is that I like the sensation of having my hair washed by someone else. I could probably find volunteers to wash my hair, though.
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Date: 2003-12-10 03:28 pm (UTC)Yeh, that's generally how I end up with long hair. ;-)
As for describing, I usually buy a stack of dumb fashion magazines I wouldn't normally touch, and tear out all the photos of models with hairstyles I think my hair type would do. Then toss all the styles I hate. From what's left, I can then show my stylist "I like these bangs, but I want the ends like this, at about this length" from 3 different pictures. I also find myself studying people whose hair I like on the train (is it layered? are there bangs? how is it shaped around the face?).
If I hate all the current styles, I generally don't get a haircut. If you don't know your stylist, there's a good chance they'll try to make you fashionable against your will.
As for not knowing what your hair type will do, looking at the photos does help, as does studying people on the train. Look for people that seem to have the same fine-ness and curl you do, and see how they wear it.
And finally, (barring an excellent recommendation from someone whose hair I like) I look for a stylist who *HAS* a haircut I like, and preferably one with a similar hair type to mine so it won't be a surprise to them how my hair reacts.
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Date: 2003-12-10 08:48 pm (UTC)1) really really thin-- so what works on them might not work might not work on my chubby cheeks
2) really really young-- young enough to get away with crazy stuff
3) either genetically blessed with thick, shiny hair (or wearing wigs)
4) willing to spend more time than I am with styling products and hairdryers.
We need fashion magazines for normal women! I generally fail to get fashion inspiration looking at pictures of 110 pound, 6 foot 15-year-olds. Do you know of any such mags?