I have tried numerous hairdressers in the past 30 years. It seems to never ever go the way I want it to.
I'm not saying colour because that's obviously dependant on your own hair but I'm talking about the cut.
Numerous times I ask for something and get very little done to my hair. Are they just scared in case I don't like it and play it safe or do they just stick to current trends?
I've tried big chains such as RUSH, Toni & Guy etc as well as smaller local hairdressers. I've paid upwards of £75 for a cut and as little as £20 but still makes no difference.
Last week I asked for lots of layers to be put into my hair which is currently past shoulder length. I'm lucky that my hair is thick, straight-ish and grows really quickly. I told her I'm sure at first the layers may look a little short but in a month or so I will get the look I desire..
(Even showed pictures!)
So she cut ONE layer into my hair and fussed about with my fringe. Now I know I should have said something but she was a lovely girl (like they mostly are) so I paid and scurried out. Again it's my fault and I do it every time.
Now I have to find another hairdresser. This happens all the time or they tend to say they will straighten it/blow dry it/curl it to take the emphasis off what I've actually asked for.
Maybe it's just my luck but I've tried so many different hairdressers in my area and I'm running out of options.
I know this isn't a first world problem but AIBU to just want it cut like I've asked? Or is it me?
The only time it's been cut nice was when a friend's girlfriend from LA came to the UK for a month and offered to cut my hair for a small fee. She works in a top salon in LA. She cut it, dried it and then cut it again to get the desired look.
Sadly her and my friend broke up not long after so can't get my hair cut by her again nor can I afford a trip out to LA.
I'm not high maintenance I'm just a mum who likes to treat herself to a haircut 2 or 3 times a year.
TIA.
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AIBU to think hairdressers just do what they like?
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Worriedwart18 · 30/03/2019 14:21
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