I had my hair cut off into a sleek bob last night - although I doubt the sleekness is going to remain once I've washed it. At the moment it's still got the just-been-to-the-hairdresser swooshiness. I had straightening tongs used on it for the first time - what amazing things. I think I want to get myself a pair.
This was the first time that I've been to a "proper" hairdresser, by which I mean a pricey city salon as opposed to the cheap chain hairdressers I usually go to because you don't have to make an appointment beforehand. Lord, what a difference. I was introduced to my colour technician (!) and my stylist, and was offered a glass of wine. I hauled my embarrassing pictures of celebrities (Katie Holmes and Mandy Moore, if you're curious) out of my bag, and was informed which parts of their hairstyles would suit me, and how we were going to adjust the cut for me. The colour technician told me she thought I needed a nice dark brown semi-permanent colour to do away with the odd orange glow my previous dye experiment had left me with, as it would "suit your skin tone perfectly", and began painting my head, and talking about how she had been recently traumatised by seeing a friend feed a guinea pig to his pet snake. "I was like, seriously, like, crying," she said, painting away. "I just kept crying." I tutted sympathetically.
After over two hours, I trotted out the door with my new hair swooshing around my head. I have always wanted a hairdresser who'll just tell me what's best for my hair, and how it should be cut. And now I have this lovely and expensive hair, I think I'll try and spend a bit more time trying to replicate this sleek look at home. With some straightening tongs, for example. But probably not the $300 pair recommended to me by the hairdresser. I passed on the $35 bottle of shampoo as well.
This was the first time that I've been to a "proper" hairdresser, by which I mean a pricey city salon as opposed to the cheap chain hairdressers I usually go to because you don't have to make an appointment beforehand. Lord, what a difference. I was introduced to my colour technician (!) and my stylist, and was offered a glass of wine. I hauled my embarrassing pictures of celebrities (Katie Holmes and Mandy Moore, if you're curious) out of my bag, and was informed which parts of their hairstyles would suit me, and how we were going to adjust the cut for me. The colour technician told me she thought I needed a nice dark brown semi-permanent colour to do away with the odd orange glow my previous dye experiment had left me with, as it would "suit your skin tone perfectly", and began painting my head, and talking about how she had been recently traumatised by seeing a friend feed a guinea pig to his pet snake. "I was like, seriously, like, crying," she said, painting away. "I just kept crying." I tutted sympathetically.
After over two hours, I trotted out the door with my new hair swooshing around my head. I have always wanted a hairdresser who'll just tell me what's best for my hair, and how it should be cut. And now I have this lovely and expensive hair, I think I'll try and spend a bit more time trying to replicate this sleek look at home. With some straightening tongs, for example. But probably not the $300 pair recommended to me by the hairdresser. I passed on the $35 bottle of shampoo as well.
3 comments:
Oh, real haircuts are So. Good. For. The. Soul.
I just had my hair cut last night, too! And I told the hairdresser to do whatever the hell she wants, and it is so cute. Of course, I can't replicate just how cute, but I am happy nonetheless.
I am jealous you had your hair colored, too. Lucky lady!
if you find a flat iron that you like, please share. I am on a mission to find a quality one that isn't *gasp* $300.
Everyone I've spoken to since has looked incredibly serious, looked into my eyes, and said, "GHD. You must get GHD hair straighteners. They are the only ones worth having. GHD. GHD." These are the $300 ones the hairdresser was talking about, unfortunately. I'm wondering whether I can wait until my birthday!
A good haircut can completely boost your self-esteem. And coupled with a fancy color-job? That's all you need.
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