To have asked my hairdresser on a date?

[auldspinster]

Had my hair done on Saturday - we were talking sex; relationships and children and we were bemoaning how difficult it is to meet people at our age (we're both 41) and what we missed as single people.

I've always found him attractive and we always have masses to talk about (my frightwig takes about an hour to cut and dry) and I thought afterwards, fuck it, life's too short.

He has a website for a semi professional thing he does on the side so I emailed through it, suggesting we meet for a coffee. That was at lunchtime, am I insane?

Not inappropriate in itself. But he might have someone else who checks the contact forms for him.

Nah, it's fine. It would have been off if he were a doctor or something, but I don't think the national hairdressers' association have a code of ethics prohibiting them from dating customers. However, it would be fair to start getting your hair done elsewhere if he doesn't reply, or says no. Good for you, whatever happens.

Could always just leave a message at the salon i suppose. I've got alternatives - the salon he works for is pretty swank but has a few branches around the city.

He might not check those messages regularly or, as a PP said, someone else might check them for him. totally just posted that to placemark

Good luck!
and no this is not an attempt to place mark

It's a great idea, I went out with my hairdresser for 4 yrs after I popped by and left my name and number with his reception.

Good luck!

not place marking ether

Anything yet?

You're sure he's straight?

Nothing yet and absolutely sure.

Any news?
Also not placemarking

Excellent - hope he responds soon

Not inappropiate at all. I asked out my dentist. That was probably a bit inappropriate. We dated for a month, but he was utterly bonkers and nothing like his dentist persona!

Inappropriate some people here Oreos really need to unclench!

I think it was ok to go for it!

However, I run websites for loads of clients and a lot of them use me to weed through their messages too - including a hairdressers. Don't be surprised if your message has just given a website manager or marketing agency somewhere a little surprise!

gertrude did you need to get a new dentist?!

Good luck - but nice available men are easier to find than good hairdressers !!

Definitely not inappropriate! What planet are some people on?!

I married my hairdresser Hope it works out for you!

Just to say good luck --placemarking- and do update!

I do think asking on a date via an online contact form was very odd, though inappropriate is an inappropriate word. But I don't think it was wrong to ask him for a date.

Yes Buggers, I most definitely did!

Ooh, exciting! Definitely not weird or inappropriate.

EEEEK hope it works out but you'll have to get a new hair dress if it doesn't!

It's an online contact form on his own personal photography site, he's had a few exhibitions and takes commissions. I'd be very surprised if it was outsourced.