To think they've made a mess of my DD's hair? Pics included

[MylittleDD]

DD (3.5) had lovely long dark hair which almost reached her bum, she loved it long as she said it made her feel pretty. She loves me styling it in different ways, fish tail plaits etc.

Her fringe was getting too long and the ends needed a trim so OH took her to the hairdressers this afternoon. I told him to make sure they don't take off any more than 2 inches.

This is what she came home like, see pictures attached.

DD is upset and is adamant she hates it dispite me trying to reassure her that she looks beautiful and that her hair will grow back longer and stronger.

I'm really upset about this, largely because DD is upset but ffs just look at it. It isn't even straight.

Why are men so utterly useless in every single way.

OP I'm tempted to say this is a classic case of weaponised incompetence. I'd have HIM take her back to fix HIS mistake. You would never have left with her looking like that.

I will not take her back. They have no idea what they are doing. Take her to a good hair dresser.

I see it was your OH, did he take her to a barber? Or did it himself ?

If u asked for no more than 2 inches that’s what hairdresser should of done regardless of split ends that was not her choice to make I have had loads of clients than needed more than a nibble I would not do what they didn’t want, I’d advise but that’s their decision to make ! X

The hairdresser really only said "a little bit more" and didn't actually show how much more?

I think it'll look lovely when straight, but do they really take off that much extra for split ends?

Oh poor girl

That's a rubbish cut. And it's uneven.

It looks like the haircuts my mum used to give me with her big sewing scissors

He definitely took her to a hairdressers yes. Its a little independent one just down the road.

I think the barbers would have done a better job had he taken her there.

Thank you all for your kind comments about DD's hair (dodgy cut aside) I've shared some with her and it did make her smile 🙂

I can see it’s not straight but the bigger issue to me here is your daughter saying, her hair down her bum makes her feel pretty snd this length doesn’t. She obviously can’t see the back so doesn’t know how it looks there.
I imagine picking up some vibes off your reaction tbh

YABU for raising a young girl to think she needs to look pretty and for sharing compliments from strangers online with her.

It’s just hair. She shouldn’t be thinking about how she looks at such a young age. Boys wouldn’t give a damn.

No, she has no idea I'm unhappy with it. I reserved my rant for here.

100% agree with you. I find it sad tbh

That is honestly awful!! How have they made such a mess of it!!

Right.

I can assure you she gives zero shits about what 'boys' think of her appearance.

You need to chill. The hair can be fixed and it will grow back.

Why oh why on ANY thread regarding bad or disappointing haircuts does someone feel the need to point out “It will grow back”? Is there literally anyone on the planet who doesn’t know how hair works? I’m sure the OP is well aware that she gave birth to a human child and not a Girls World doll.

Of course hair grows back. We all know hair grows back. The point is that the OP’s daughter shouldn’t HAVE to grow her hair back.

I'm thinking Opera meant that boys might not care about their own hair as much as some girls so an uneven cut wouldn't bother boys as much? You daughter does have beautiful hair.

"Is there literally anyone on the planet who doesn’t know how hair works?" This made me laugh in a loud, barking manner!

So much angst about a 3 year oldest hair, and so much emphasis on her physical 'beauty'.

The 😂😂😂😂reaction from an early poster on this thread wasn't nasty; it would have been a much healthier kind of reaction to model for your tiny dd than all this upset. Not laughing at her of course, but helping her see that a bad haircut is a 'isn't life funny sometimes' moment, not a tribulation.

Yes, the hairdresser provided a very poor service, so yes, you should get a refund and go elsewhere to get it fixed. And it's annoying to have to do that, and I'd be annoyed by thebhassle of it too.

But looking at the bigger picture, maybe the hairdresser will have done you a favour in the long run by giving you cause to consider why your 3 year old is genuinely upset because she thinks a wonky cut makes her less beautiful, and she also, at 3 thinks her physical beauty or lack thereof is in anyway important.

Take her back for a proper cut with a different stylist.

Just a to say though, what beautiful hair she has!!

I'm sorry it was down to her bum?? Have they cut off 10 inches? What the fuck was your husband doing?

And yes it's wonky

That is atrocious! I hope you can get it sorted out - and that you get a massive apology from the hairdresser, @MylittleDD!

Some children (boys and girls) care more about things like their hair than others do, even without outside encouragement. Also, something like the length of their hair is easy for a child to observe, and it's hardly unusual for a little girl to want to feel "pretty" for her own sake. There's nothing unhealthy about that, and OP has said she's certain her daughter will be fine and forget about it in a day or two.

I hope you're able to get her hair evened out to your satisfaction, OP. I'm amazed they sent her away with such a crooked trim.

It looks awful. Did your DH definitely say no more than 2 inches? It’s just an awful cut. Complain and get a refund but don’t take her back there

That's an utter mess take her back.

Apart from the wonky length, it’s gorgeous hair.
far more practical for a little girl than bum length.

To clarify for those who missed my other post, DD wasn't upset that the cut was wonky she was upset that they'd taken off so much of her hair. It's a good 8 inches shorter than it was when she went in. It was a shock for her.

Yes she likes having long hair because it makes her feel like Rapunzel, make of that what you will.

I don't see the issue with a little girl wanting to keep her already long hair. It's certainly nothing to do with beauty standards or how she/I want others to perceive her.

The fringe was OK fortunately.

My DM said she looks just like Matilda and now I can't unsee it. Adorable. I just need to get her a little red bow now ☺️