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HAIRCUT/TRIM ON WEDNESDAY

Shanus — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:27:36 GMT

OK, so I've been letting my pixie layers grow out for many months. I know it's said that frequent cuts keep split ends away and makes hair grow faster. I say BS to that. My stylist gets scissor happy and takes off inches instead of the 1/4" inch I asked for. I've been in twice in 6 mos. to get that back mullet piece cut even w/ the sides and told her "NO LAYERS". Yep, she layered the neckline, so had to start over growing that out. I've been trimming my own bangs.

So, Wednesday's appt. if she's not clear about that 1/4" & no layers...just want back closer length to sides to achieve one length bob...I'm jumping out of the chair. I don't care yet if it's even all way around. I need another few inches on sides before she can do that cut. When my hair gets to an awkward stage, I'm lucky that I can wear it curly and weird lengths is not an issue. Now the neckline is really too long.

Anyone else go to a haircut w/ photos and dread how much will actually be cut off?

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BeccaLou — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:33:15 GMT

@Shanus Maybe time to find another hair stylist.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:35:33 GMT

@Shanus I hear you on your haircut struggles with stylists who kind of just don't listen to what we want. I've also taken pics in to stylists in my past, I'm convinced they just don't listen or get what we want to achieve. They more or less do what they want to do, many are scissor happy. We walk out looking nothing like what we thought we'd accomplish. Perhaps with your gilr, you just need to tell her, no cutting of the hair today. If this is the only reason you see her (because you don't get color on your hair), then my best adise would be, don't make an appointment until you really need one or want one - or maybe it's time to find someone else. That's a feat in itself though, finding a new place to go or a new stylist somewhere.

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haddon9 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:38:45 GMT

@BeccaLou wrote:
@Shanus Maybe time to find another hair stylist.

I have to agree!

I've been going to my current stylist for 5 years and it took some trial & error to find her.

There are times when I let her cut a bit more than ususal but my hair grows fast and she always gives me a great cut! Other times I will tell her to cut very little and she will keep it longer then.

You shouldn't have to fear your stylist not listening to you.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:45:17 GMT

My hair is long and all one length, so when I go in for 2"-3" cut off, I always start by asking them what THEY consider to be 2"-3", before I let them start.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:45:20 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
OK, so I've been letting my pixie layers grow out for many months. I know it's said that frequent cuts keep split ends away and makes hair grow faster. I say BS to that. My stylist gets scissor happy and takes off inches instead of the 1/4" inch I asked for. I've been in twice in 6 mos. to get that back mullet piece cut even w/ the sides and told her "NO LAYERS". Yep, she layered the neckline, so had to start over growing that out. I've been trimming my own bangs.

So, Wednesday's appt. if she's not clear about that 1/4" & no layers...just want back closer length to sides to achieve one length bob...I'm jumping out of the chair. I don't care yet if it's even all way around. I need another few inches on sides before she can do that cut. When my hair gets to an awkward stage, I'm lucky that I can wear it curly and weird lengths is not an issue. Now the neckline is really too long.
Anyone else go to a haircut w/ photos and dread how much will actually be cut off?

No, right before she cuts, we have a discussion about how much comes off, and that's what she does.

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CherryHugs — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:51:37 GMT

after going thru this with other stylists the new one i am going to finally knows how to cut hair! she actually listens too! she takes a little off and asks if i want more off before she just goes and cuts it!!!

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author — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:59:46 GMT

If she starts doing it incorrectly, I would definitely get up and leave. You can fix what she started, and find a new stylist....or trim it yourself in back, I do, not that hard at all.

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drizzellla — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:59:58 GMT

Wish we could exchange stylist.

So many times I come home from getting "my hair cut" and my husband says "I thought you were getting your hair cut".

They will cut off 1/4 of an inch at most. And then they ask if I want my bangs trimmed. My bangs are past my eyes. And I say yes, and they trim them 1/4 of an inch. I say you can cut more off and it is like they are afraid to cut anymore off.

I have fine thin hair, so I like to wear it layered. But last Tuesday I actually trimmed some of my own hair on the sides of my head. I never did that before. And I actually like it better than when I came back from the hairdresser last time. I no longer have wisps of hair going in every direction.

And I have switched salons and hairdressers. I wish I could get a consistent good haircut from the same stylist.

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jackthebear — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:20:24 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
OK, so I've been letting my pixie layers grow out for many months. I know it's said that frequent cuts keep split ends away and makes hair grow faster. I say BS to that. My stylist gets scissor happy and takes off inches instead of the 1/4" inch I asked for. I've been in twice in 6 mos. to get that back mullet piece cut even w/ the sides and told her "NO LAYERS". Yep, she layered the neckline, so had to start over growing that out. I've been trimming my own bangs.

So, Wednesday's appt. if she's not clear about that 1/4" & no layers...just want back closer length to sides to achieve one length bob...I'm jumping out of the chair. I don't care yet if it's even all way around. I need another few inches on sides before she can do that cut. When my hair gets to an awkward stage, I'm lucky that I can wear it curly and weird lengths is not an issue. Now the neckline is really too long.
Anyone else go to a haircut w/ photos and dread how much will actually be cut off?

if you are dreading a haircut

it's time to find a new stylist

I wouldn't go back

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:26:44 GMT

@Shanus I always tell them half of the amount that I actually want taken off. So if I'm thinking an inch, I tell them 1/2" and it's usually cut at least double of what I tell them, so it usually works out fine for me.

I tend to trim my own bangs in between haircuts, since I usually only go about every 6 months now.

I figure it will always grow back, so I watch how they cut, and figure I can fix it myself if not what I want.

I also have a fairly easy and fuss-free cut, just bangs and a long bob that goes just above my shoulders. Easy to put up, or put in a pony tail if needed.

I would consider another stylist BEFORE going to this one, seems like you've asked for what you want and she doesn't do what you ask. AND you are paying for her service and skills - time to find someone else, you may be pleasantly surprised.

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:35:32 GMT

@drizzellla i sort of have the same experience with my hair person. She does a good job, but i always need to be extra specific about how much i want off or it will be hard to see that i have had a cut. Besides, i like getting value out of a cut ( more off) so i dont have to get it cut so frequently.

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wagirl — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:52:32 GMT

@Shanus---oh shanus!!!! You need to bring your trusty ruler with you and BEFORE....she even gets near your hair---you need to make her look at what 1/4" is!!!!!! I went thru 2 horrible years of gawd -awful cuts from 5 stylists until I found the person I have now-----she is great--t!!!!

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Janey2 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:52:00 GMT

My stylist always says that she will cut a small amount and if I want more she will go back and cut some more off. She can’t do it the other way around. Also I show her the amount I want cut. For my money I would try to find a new stylist. Why be unhappy?

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:51:29 GMT

@Shanus I quit going to get my hair cut and do it myself now. I grew it long and wear it natural.. no dyes or colors. It is easy, looks great... no mistakes or worries. I can wear it back, up, and all kinds of ways. I get complements all the time!

I use to wear a shorter hairstyle and I had to go get it trimmed about every 30 days... dreaded going. So much easier not worrying about that anymore now that I am in control of my hair. Plus it saves me over a $100 a month!

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author — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:07:26 GMT

I cut my own short hair too, love having control over the cut and style. I've only goofed up once or twice, and get compliments all the time.

I watched and learned while stylist was cutting it, and always had to trim it better when I got home, or wait until it "grew out" so decided to give it a whirl doing it myself. As it has changed with aging, greying, thinning, I've changed the style many times over the years, but always a short style.

I began this 25 years ago, have never looked back.....

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Jordan2 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:30:09 GMT

@Shanus if your not getting your hair cut to your liking, I would look for another stylist. It seems like you have given her enough time to get it right, maybe it's time for a breakup.

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Montana — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:46:01 GMT

I would show them with my fingers pinched together how much I wanted trimmed. That worked for me better than saying inches.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 18:18:23 GMT

@Shanus Yes, I have experienced the stylists with happy fingers. What I really hate is getting a different style each time they cut your hair. Now, I tell the stylist from the start that I want the same style cut.

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Carmie — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:12:24 GMT

@Shanus I often go from pixie with many layers to a one length bob.

As I am growing out the top layer which is the shortest, I often get the bottom layered because it doesn't matter. I even continue to have my "ears cut out" for a while.

I eventually want the top layer to be a certain length for the bob. By the time the top and longest layer is where I want it to be, all my hair is at the same length on the bottom.

Even if your hair is all shoulder length, the hair at the nape and around the ears is shorter than the hair that grows on the crown area.

As long as your hair dresser does not cut the very top layer any shorter, you should be okay.

Getting frequent trims is to keep your hair looking as good as possible while growing out. if you wear your hair short and do not color, perm, straighten or use chemicals on your hair, you won't have any split ends. Cutting does not make your hair grow faster or slower no matter what you do. Hair grow is determined by your genes.

Hair naturally grows faster in the summer months. The average growth for most people is 1/2 a month. Mine grows faster than that.