I came to the conclusion that my thick, unruly hair could never be short again and set about growing it about 6 months ago. It's now way past my shoulders but because it has no shape it just hangs like a heavy curtain. The problem is the last 8 times I've been to the hairdresser I've hated what they have done - usually they've cut off the ends and insisted on trimming the layers that have been a problem since they were cut in, essentially making the problem worse every time. Added to this I've had a nightmare with my fringe. Trying to grow it out, I got so fed up with feeling so ugly that I took the scissors to it myself. This latest time I sort of razored it using just the blade and I've realised this is what I need all through my hair - to thin it- but I don't know how to ask for this. So my question is, what do I ask for at the hairdressers to get them to only take the weight out and not trim the layers that I want to grow because they are already too short? And how do I get them to fix my fringe but following the line that I've cut in? I absolutely do not want any more hair added to the fringe. Essentially, where do I go to get a haircut that doesn't tick the usual boxes of taking an inch off all over, cutting the fringe in exactly the same way and a curly blowdry that seem to be unavoidable any time I go to the hairdresser?? Would appreciate any suggestions/advice!