I spent a long time talking to my stylist about my hair, what I wanted, what I didn’t like, etc. I even brought a big picture of the haircut that I wanted, which was longish, wavy, with soft layers and fringe. Well, the stylist attacked my hair and basically gave me a mullet. All that was left of my beautiful long hair was a few stringy pieces sticking out from the very bottom. What was she thinking? This stylist obviously didn’t know what she was doing, which was very surprising to me because she was a “Director 2″, which is supposed to be Toni&Guy’s most experienced (and expensive) type of stylist. I’d hate to see what the less experienced stylists would have done to me, although I can’t imagine it being any worse. Before the haircut, my hair was long, all one length, and full of volume. I had told the stylist that I wanted to preserve the volume, and she assured me that layers would do just that. In fact, layers would only add to the volume of my hair by removing some of the weight that was dragging my hair down. She removed weight alright. Half my hair. Now my hair is so thin you can see my neck through it. I am so disappointed in this place that I will run, not walk, back to my old boring stylist.

My lesson learned is to never let someone touch your hair if you do not like the way that they wear their hair. I don’t like “avant garde” hairdos, striped or green hair, so I can’t trust that someone who does would style my hair in a normal way. I like beautiful hair… like Jessica Simpson, Giselle Bundchen, Jennifer Anniston, Eva Longoria. Not a hacked up haircut that looks like I did it myself.

My second lesson learned is that more expensive does not always mean better. My regular salon charges less, but has never given me a bad cut, and I have been to 3 different stylists there. I thought that I would get a better cut at a salon that charges more, but that was certainly not the case. I don’t know how they justify their prices, because the other people having their hair done at Toni&Guy didn’t look like they were getting good haircuts either. I didn’t see one person’s hair in the place that I envied. Oh well, at least it will grow out within the year.

Brian, I’m not sure I will ever need a haircut again. Thanks, Grant

Image of mangy wolf here:

http://www.timberwolfinformation.org/updates/mange.htm

Ringworm here:

http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic381.htm

Pallor has been in and out of fashion, but communicable diseases? I don’t think so.

Congrattos on the engagement–I wish you both a long and happy marriage.

BTW–most pet stores carry handy battery-powered clippers at not too much money, suitable for human use.

Mazel Tov on the engagement

and, Andrea, meet Grant. Grant, meet Andrea. Splotchy hair … hmmm … Didn’t Rodman try that with his splotchily died hair?

Honestly, I think your only hope now is … Ronco spray on hair!

Let us know how people react to your spray painted scalp …

Andrea, why didn’t I think of that, Goths do look like they have been a tubercular ward for most of the 19th century! Yes, and the only way people know an innovation is done on purpose, is when they see it again and again. Then its no longer an accident but a style. But we return to the question: why can’t repetition turn patchy into a look. And yes, dyeing the error is kind of the opposite of gilding the lily. Especially now that I am working on my Mr. Potato pants look. Thanks! Grant