Going for a Haircut Today

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

It's been a while since my last cut because I wanted my hair to grow so today I want to tell her not too short. You know how some stylists like to cut shorter than they should? Wish me luck. All I want is long bangs and hair tucked behind the ears (I wear it in a short style). Plus it's ony $50 compare to $65 by some stylists.

kindness is strength

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@Katcat1 Hope your stylist does well because it's hard to find one who is less expensive than others nearby and still is talented with those scissors. Good luck.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

Stay on top of it....it has taken me years and I am still in the process of recouping from an over zealous unconscious stylist. I said trim it 1/4"....she lopped off my hair that was well below shoulder length (all one length) that I carefully worked on for decades....down to the root 1/4". I'm sure you will be fine because you are already on top of the possibilities. Have fun and enjoy your "trim".

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

@Katcat1 wrote:
It's been a while since my last cut because I wanted my hair to grow so today I want to tell her not too short. You know how some stylists like to cut shorter than they should? Wish me luck. All I want is long bangs and hair tucked behind the ears (I wear it in a short style). Plus it's ony $50 compare to $65 by some stylists.

@Katcat1 - I would use the word "trim" not "cut" when you go in. They mean two different things. Also specify 1/4" for how much you want off. Speaking from experience when too much has been taken off.... Good luck and let us know how you do.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

My stylist and I are on the same page. When I say slight trim, she gets it just right. If my Bob is too short my round face looks even worse.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Witchy Woman · ‎03-15-2010

@phoenixbrd

I'm sure you were horrified...I am just reading about it.

How in the world did you manage hair THAT short?

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@phoenixbrd wrote:
Stay on top of it....it has taken me years and I am still in the process of recouping from an over zealous unconscious stylist. I said trim it 1/4"....she lopped off my hair that was well below shoulder length (all one length) that I carefully worked on for decades....down to the root 1/4". I'm sure you will be fine because you are already on top of the possibilities. Have fun and enjoy your "trim".

@phoenixbrd - Your hair was below your shoulders and you asked for a trim of 1/4 of an inch and she ended up giving you a buzz cut with hair 1/4 of an inch long? How did that happen?

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@phoenixbrd wrote:
Stay on top of it....it has taken me years and I am still in the process of recouping from an over zealous unconscious stylist. I said trim it 1/4"....she lopped off my hair that was well below shoulder length (all one length) that I carefully worked on for decades....down to the root 1/4". I'm sure you will be fine because you are already on top of the possibilities. Have fun and enjoy your "trim".
@phoenixbrd - Your hair was below your shoulders and you asked for a trim of 1/4 of an inch and she ended up giving you a buzz cut with hair 1/4 of an inch long? How did that happen?

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe the stylist heard 1/4 and thought that's how long she wanted it vs. how much cut off. How incredibly upsetting!

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Best wishes !! THey always cut shorter than I ask- It's happened countless times. I'm done with all of them.

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Wsmom wrote:
@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@phoenixbrd wrote:
Stay on top of it....it has taken me years and I am still in the process of recouping from an over zealous unconscious stylist. I said trim it 1/4"....she lopped off my hair that was well below shoulder length (all one length) that I carefully worked on for decades....down to the root 1/4". I'm sure you will be fine because you are already on top of the possibilities. Have fun and enjoy your "trim".
@phoenixbrd - Your hair was below your shoulders and you asked for a trim of 1/4 of an inch and she ended up giving you a buzz cut with hair 1/4 of an inch long? How did that happen?
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe the stylist heard 1/4 and thought that's how long she wanted it vs. how much cut off. How incredibly upsetting!

@Wsmom - Couldn't she see that she was getting buzzed and stopped her before it was buzzed off?