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I've just had the worst haircut

166 replies

HairDyin · 04/03/2024 16:19

The images I showed him and what he did.

He's cut it all round like a fucking page boy cut.

I told him I didn't like it and showed him the photos and that it's long at the front, it's passed the jaw!

I'm so upset. My hair was passed my shoulders and I've felt really horrible lately and wanted to feel better.

I feel so fucking ugly :(

I've just had the worst haircut
I've just had the worst haircut
I've just had the worst haircut
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henlake7 · 04/03/2024 17:05

I think it looks kinda cool.
and TBF on those photos the hairdresser would have no idea what the back looks like....did you ask for it to be graduated towards the front?

willowsxx · 04/03/2024 17:25

It's very similar to the photos but you do need to style yours better - maybe put a few waves/curls in it and see how you feel. At the end of the day it will grow back and if you still hate it you're not stuck like this forever.

mydrivingisterrible · 04/03/2024 17:28

Another vote for liking it actually

But I totally understand how devastating the wrong haircut can be

DiveBombingSeagull · 04/03/2024 18:30

Sympathies. I had a disastrous hair cut 18 months ago. I came out and sobbed then booked somewhere else where they were able to make it more like I wanted.

A friend recommended collagen tablets which made my hair grow quickly so within a few weeks I was at a stage where I almost liked it.

Chewbecca · 04/03/2024 18:32

Are you the blocked out pic and the other 2 are what you showed the hairdresser?
If so I agree the front sides should be longer. I think I would tie those bits up together if you know what I mean until they grew a bit, that would look good.

CoffeeMama89 · 04/03/2024 18:36

Ow wow he really got scissor happy didn’t he. It doesn’t look terrible but is definitely not what you asked for. Hope you manage to style it to make you feel more comfortable until it grows out.

CharmedCult · 04/03/2024 18:37

Yeah it's not at all what you asked for.

He's really hacked at the sides.

At least you didn't pay for it - and rightly so!

I'm sure in a couple of weeks it'll look better. You could try waving it a bit with straighteners, the model in the pictures has that 'not a curl' curl in her hair.

Cleaningupthemess · 04/03/2024 18:39

Theyve not done what you asked for I can see that. Sides are shorter and back whispier. But it’s definitely not a disaster and I you’ll be able to style it in a cool way till it grows out. I’m glad you got a refund and said you weren’t happy. It takes courage. I’m trying to grow out the hair cut from hell (but it is what I asked for) which looks awful on me and is a nightmare to style. My hair is very slow growing. I feel your pain. Id not go back as I think it’ll end up with more chopped off to get it more like what you asked for.

HairDyin · 04/03/2024 18:40

I've straightened it and if I pin the sides up it looks OK.

But I'm going to have to go get it evened out as its completely different lengths on each side!

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FinallyFeb · 04/03/2024 18:40

I think the cut is nice, have you tried messing it up a bit?

HairDyin · 04/03/2024 18:42

It's actually a joke how uneven it is 😐

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fightingthedogforadonut · 04/03/2024 18:43

I've been there and I know it is devastating.

However, on the plus side, you have lovely, thick healthy hair that will recover well. Even though it's shorter than you'd like, you can definitely carry a shorter style off. So keep your chin up, the worst of this will grow out in a couple of months.

BananaSplitsss · 04/03/2024 18:47

Jeez. I’m sorry.

Without outing .. which area op.

Cleaningupthemess · 04/03/2024 18:48

But can you trust them to even it up ? I agree you’ve got lovely thick, healthy looking hair and I think you’ll be able to style it till you grow it out enough to get what you ask for, but that’s not the point really. It does look to be a choppy style but that’s no excuse for it not being even both sides.

MorrisZapp · 04/03/2024 18:50

The fringe is a bit psychopathic Brit in a Netflix western, but that'll grow in a matter of days. You've got enviable thick, healthy, shiny hair so this is merely a teeny blip. Embrace the style I reckon!

tsmainsqueeze · 04/03/2024 18:50

I certainly don't think its atrocious , the 2 models hair has been tweaked and tousled for the photographs , it's unlikely their hair looks that good 24/7.
It may not be as you asked which is upsetting and i know what that feels like ! but with the correct products you could end up liking it ,and after all its hair and it'll be grown longer before you know it.

Sorenson · 04/03/2024 18:51

Honestly it's so nice, and your hair is a lovely colour too

ColourMeBlue · 04/03/2024 18:57

Same thing happened to me.I asked for a hair cut short at the back,and longer on the front.Similar to a bob.I left with what I can only describe,as a bowl hair cut.its all one length and stops before my ears.The photo I showed had hair coming down to my chin 😂😂.Nothing I can do about it now but grow it out.I do like your hair cut,even tho it's not what you wanted.You can do a few styles with it.It will grow back quickly.

CharmedCult · 04/03/2024 18:59

I think you need to make it look messy and wavy. Maybe some sea salt spray.

I don't think it looks great straight. It's giving Lord Farquaard vibes.

ChiaraRimini · 04/03/2024 19:01

That second photo looks like a terrible cut OP.
Is this the first time you've been to that hairdresser?
He should have explained what he could do compared with the photos you supplied. The model photos look like the hair has been styled a lot after the cut to achieve that effect.
If I were you I'd ask around friends for a recommendation of another hairdresser to go to in future.

Aquamarine1029 · 04/03/2024 19:04

HairDyin · 04/03/2024 18:42

It's actually a joke how uneven it is 😐

Omg. What on earth did he do? I would complain to his manager if he has one. That man should be allowed to cut hair.

Maddy70 · 04/03/2024 19:04

I think its very similar to the photo. It just needs more wax and styling. Its a little shorter so in a few weeks itll be longer like the pic of the one you wanted.

Hang in there

WhoaJayShettybambalam · 04/03/2024 19:07

‘I look like a pencil’

Tiddlywinks63 · 04/03/2024 19:11

I would be very upset too OP, it looks like he’s chopped it with a knife and fork 😵‍💫

HausofHolbein · 04/03/2024 19:15

Holy shit.

From the limited pics, you seem to have great bone structure. Would you consider a pixie?