I should have used a bowl and my own scissors
March 2, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff
I went to new place to get my hair trimmed. Trimmed being the operative word here. My hair had gotten long, very squirrel-tail like, and I wanted a few inches off it. This would have left it still several inches below my shoulders. I need this length because without it, my hair tends to get wildly wavy and poofy, and if it’s really short, I resemble a Q-Tip.
I mentioned this to the new person. Several times. I even said that maybe someday I work work up to getting my hair trimmed to my shoulders for a change, but NOT YET.
So naturally, she didn’t listen and cut it up past my shoulders.
And I look like the predictable Q-Tip.
As I stared in the mirror at myself, she said, “What is it you do again?”
“I write romances.”
“Really? The ones that have sex in them?”
“Uh, well, yeah. But—“
“How many have you written?”
“I don’t know, more than thirty.”
Her eyes widened. “More than thirty! Wow. How many guys have you slept with?”
I still have no idea how that question was relevant, lol, or how there is possibly a connection or correlation between how many guys I have slept with and writing romances novels. But I do know I needed an entire box of cookies to get over the adventure. And I’m avoiding all mirrors for the next six months . . .
Only me.
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
Judy F says:
Luckily hair does grow. I have had many a bad hair cuts/perms etc…
Did you get any girl scout cookies this year?
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 amtrish c says:
I’m with Judy. It will grow. Faster than you think. You just need some Mint Girl Scout cookies.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 amLaura says:
So, what did you say to her? And how big was her tip?
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 amLiza says:
At least hair grows back. I say one box of Girl Scout cookies will make you feel much better.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 5:13 amTerry L. says:
C’mon Jill, share a pic!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 5:16 amAng says:
Been there…done that with dumb hair people.
Luckily for me (and you) it is still pretty darn cold out and it is the season for hats! 
I am in agreement with the others, a box of thin mints (or a sleeve of them if you are dieting..like me. 
) and you will feel better.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 5:28 amPat L. says:
Sure the cookies did the trick.
So how many did you sleep with? Just kidding!!!!
And yes, come on share a photo – we won’t laugh. I am sure you don’t look horrible. We all tend to judge ourselves too harshly – but then the cut was not your fault – I would feel the same way so understand.
We are snowed in today and yay, will read!!!! :bananadance:
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 amLaurie says:
So sorry on the haircut. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t had a bad haircut can truly understand the trauma.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 6:30 amAmy says:
You didn’t leave a tip, right?
So, sorry.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 8:04 amStacy ~ says:
I hate when the stylist just won’t listen. My hair grows very slow so waiting for it to recover can be painful so I know how that goes.
We still think you’re as adorable as heck, hair or no hair. At least you haven’t lost your sense of humor. Hang in there kiddo.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 amSALLYE says:
I AM REALLY SORRY ABOUT THIS, BUT I DO NOT FEEL SORRY FOR PEOPLE WITH NATURALY CURLY HAIR, IF YOU HAD STICK STRAIGHT HAIR YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 amAshley says:
This right here is exactly why the same person has been cutting my hair for the past 12 or so years, I won’t let anyone else touch it. The last time I let someone other than her cut my hair, I left looking like a little boy. I was pissed. So, :hugs: from me to you. Rock your ponytail and ballcap!!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 amAllie says:
At least you have a lot of snow and cold now, right? So you can wear a hat when you go out.
I can’t believe she asked you that. I just can’t. Does she ask mystery writers how many people they’ve murdered? Honestly.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 amLisa Freeman says:
Hugs on the haircut as only someone who has walked in those shoes can relate. Too bad the stylist didn’t ask that question before she started cutting – you would have had time to escape her looneybin!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 amSusan says:
If only she was as interested about your hair as she was about your pass love life! :fryingpan:
I’m surprised Alpha Man didn’t post your picture. Luckily hair grows back. :heart:
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 amAmanda says:
OMG! You would never just come out and ask a stranger that!
How rude :fryingpan:
Sympathies over your hair. Nothing worst. Some people just don’t listen.
:heart:
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:03 amSuzanne says:
Sorry about your hair! I think you should post a pic!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 amMaureen Child says:
Oh boy…….I’m going to a new person tomorrow. This just seems like a bad sign…….
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 amTabitha says:
How could she even ask a stranger that question??? Whatever your profession, that type of question should not be asked of family much less strangers! Geez, I hope you did not tip her!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 amKarin says:
Aw, Jill. I’m sorry to hear about your hair. I hate it when the people cutting hair don’t pay attention to what you say and just start snipping with theis scissors. It’s so frustrating! Enjoy your cookies and just think positive thoughts about your hair growing out.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 amcatslady says:
I’m guessing that picture is out of the question! I’ve been going to the same person for quite a while – she’s fast and I’m not into beauty shops really – problem is she bought the business but does less and less hairstyling now.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 amBrandy says:
I haven’t had my hair cut in a salon in, um, years. I get the hubs to trim it because every time I go to a salon the stylist takes my naturally wavy/curly hair and straightens it while blowing it out and then asks me if I’ve ever thought of a perm.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 amChin up Jill, there’s always hats and cookies to soothe you for the next few months while it grows out. *G*
Donna M says:
There is nothing worse than a bad haircut, well almost! My hair is very short, easy to take care of but even with that I don’t always get a good haircut! I hate that they don’t get what I am telling them. :wall: What kind of a person would ask you such a personal question? :shocked: Just wear a hat when you go out in public, start a new trend!!
I love Allie’s comment! Priceless!! :yes:
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 12:15 pmsls-rainey says:
Allie – Ha ha ha ha ha!
Jill so sorry. I know the feeling all to well…
The sunday before Christmas I cut and tried to layer my hair myself because it was long and the last time I had it cut they messed up. My own bad cutting looked better then the stylist, even though I had to get my sister-in-law to even out the lenght in the back.
Hats are great!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pmVictoria says:
I’ll only let my best friend cut and dye my hair cuz I know she’ll never do anything to make me look crazy. I hate how hair dressers don’t listen to the customer. And I hate when they cut it too short. People have told me to take prenatal vitamins to make it grow faster. It’ll also make your nails grow faster. And it’ll give your hair a nice shine. Sounds a little weird, huh? I didn’t have to use it cuz my hair grows really fast. Good luck with that. And eat as many cookies as you want… You deserve it!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pmjo says:
I know how you feel. I took my daughter to get her hair cut on Sat. Told them only about 1 in to 1 1/2.. and only from the bottom!! They cut 2 inches off the bottom and 1 1/2 off each layer. She looks like annie, red hair and all. fortunally it looks cute on her. Sorry yours did’s work out as well. but it will grow back. Thankfully its girl scout season and you can find them at walmart and kmart with the cookies :bananadance:
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pmDiana says:
I feel your pain, Jill. I still remember a horrible hair-cutting incident the summer before I started eighth grade.
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 pmlimecello says:
I feel your pain, Jill – although, WOW was the woman who cut your hair *brilliant.*
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 8:23 pmlol I’ll refrain from typing out my own hair rant – but I hope you get used to it/it settles down soon!
Sarah says:
That is NUTS she would ask you that! Someone already mentioned it, but, yeah, would she ask Stephen King how many people he’d murdered?
Oh, and we have this local ice cream place called Andy’s, frozen custard… they had a THIN MINT blizzard type thing. OMG, it was amazing!
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm