Two Chicks and...a Mouse!~ADRs, a wedding, and Property Virgins? 9.25.09

[jewels1916]

I like the first and second!

You'll be about 20 minutes from us; we're in Plano! Mini DIS meet at the Disney store at Grapevine Mills Mall, yes??

Yes, absolutely. As soon as I am back, we will arrange it!

 

[jewels1916]

Ok. So, I got my haircut last night. Sort of. I ended up taking this pic

with me when I went. Short, and straight, right?

Well, I'm not sure what she really did. My hair is NOT short (below my shoulders) and DOES NOT look good straight. These are the things I was trying to avoid. She did however, add some weird layers that I am not sure what I'm supposed to do with. Do they flip under (which makes them too round) or do they flip out (which makes me look like I have wings growing out of my ears)? So, because of these layers, I can't go have someone fix it into the style that I wanted. When I got up this morning and washed my hair, I questioned whether or not I had actually gone to the salon, or if that had been a dream. I am going to try and take a photo of it tonight, but I am not sure if it will even be worth it, since I feel like it looks exactly the same as before I got it cut. I shouldn't be reaching for the elastic bands immediately after I get a haircut, you know? I cut it to avoid wanting to put it in a pony every day, and what did I want to do this morning? Ponytail. Yup. Because the long parts are still too long, but the short parts prevent me from being able to cut it anymore.

Ok, sorry, I know I am ranting, but every time I pass a mirror, it makes me mad all over again! Grrrrrrrrrr

 

[Enchanted]

Oh no! I was just ready to post my opinion on which ones I liked (one of which was the one you went with...), but you've already had it cut, and you don't like it! That totally stinks!

Have a hug. I know how traumatic a bad haircut can be. I think you should definitely post a picture though. It seems like a lot of people on this board know a little something about hair so maybe we can help!

 

[stacikristine]

Oh NO!!!! Bad hair cuts are the worst. I've shed many a tear over bad trips to the salon. Could you go back to her, tell her this is NOT what you were wanting, and then ask her to take some length off, but not make any of the layers shorter? It sounds like they're short enough. And so if she takes off some length, it'll probably be more the look you're going for. And I would suggest flattening it with a flat iron and then using wax or something to kinda make it go out a little (but just a little wax or it's gross). This would probably give you the look of the gal in the pic.

 

[Enchanted]

Oh NO!!!! Bad hair cuts are the worst. I've shed many a tear over bad trips to the salon. Could you go back to her, tell her this is NOT what you were wanting, and then ask her to take some length off, but not make any of the layers shorter? It sounds like they're short enough. And so if she takes off some length, it'll probably be more the look you're going for. And I would suggest flattening it with a flat iron and then using wax or something to kinda make it go out a little (but just a little wax or it's gross). This would probably give you the look of the gal in the pic.

This is good advice. Depending on how she cut it, she could definitely chop off some length without messing with the shorter layers. And using some wax or smoothing product would help make the layers look "choppy" if that's what you're going for.

 

[tinkgurl]

Could you go back to her, tell her this is NOT what you were wanting, and then ask her to take some length off, but not make any of the layers shorter? It sounds like they're short enough. And so if she takes off some length, it'll probably be more the look you're going for. And I would suggest flattening it with a flat iron and then using wax or something to kinda make it go out a little (but just a little wax or it's gross). This would probably give you the look of the gal in the pic.

I agree with you! Play around with different hair products and styling stuff like a flat iron or blow dryer..

 

[jewels1916]

Oh NO!!!! Bad hair cuts are the worst. I've shed many a tear over bad trips to the salon. Could you go back to her, tell her this is NOT what you were wanting, and then ask her to take some length off, but not make any of the layers shorter? It sounds like they're short enough. And so if she takes off some length, it'll probably be more the look you're going for. And I would suggest flattening it with a flat iron and then using wax or something to kinda make it go out a little (but just a little wax or it's gross). This would probably give you the look of the gal in the pic.

This is good advice. Depending on how she cut it, she could definitely chop off some length without messing with the shorter layers. And using some wax or smoothing product would help make the layers look "choppy" if that's what you're going for.

I agree with you! Play around with different hair products and styling stuff like a flat iron or blow dryer..

Ok, this is all good advice. I must be honest with you ladies: I have never used product on my hair (save for when I made the mistake of perming it !) so I wouldn't even know where to start! I mean, I don't even use hairspray unless I am putting it all up in a bun for some strange reason.

So...any advice for products that I should try, any that you like particularly? Thanks.........!! You are all making me feel alot better! for all of you!

 

[tinkgurl]

I love anything Garnier!

 

[TxRabbit]

I'm so sorry you aren't happy with your haircut!

I'm like you, I'm not used to using product in my hair. When I do, I use Redkin. I also have used Bed Head. They had this one product, don't know if they still sell it, called Rubber Rage, that was really good for adding texture to your ends and defining the layers. For most of any of that type product, you just put some in the palm of your hands, rub it between your hands a bit, and then brush the ends of your hair with your hands, like back and forth with your palms, almost like you are dusting your hair? If that makes sense. It adds product little by little so that you don't end up with too much.

And I agree that if you aren't happy with your haircut, go back and get her to fix what she can fix. I have done that before. It's kind of nerve wracking and it feels weird, but it's best to go back to the same person. Sometimes, they can totally fix the cut to make it do what you were hoping it would do. Like editing is easier than writing on a blank page, if that makes sense, too.

 

[pipermae]

I'm sorry your hair didn't come out right! I agree with an above poster, go back and tell her it wasn't what you wanted and try to get some of the length off without her making the layers shorter. Hair wise, I'm on the exact opposite end of the spectrum. I have really super fine hair that if not washed virtually every single day, gets greasy/oily looking, holds no curl, and, like you, ends up in a ponytail no matter what. I have a square head, but my face is pretty full so I'm highly afraid of short haircuts as I feel they make me look a little chubbier.

I'm at work right now, but I do have some product to do that almost exact hairstyle at home, so I'll look under my sink for it when I get home tonight. It works wonders. So, I'll get on that!

I feel bad for not responding so much on your PTR! I have been reading, I just usually kill threads (as you can tell by my ptr) and didn't want to kill yours!

I hope all ends up well with your hair. I know how frustrating it can be.

 

[autumnpalm]

Aww I'm sorry you didn't get the cut you want. I absolutely hate getting bad hair cuts... especially when they're so expensive, it is so frustrating to not have it looking different.

I don't usually use a lot of product with my hair. But do you have a straightening iron? You can use it to flip the ends out if you want and it always makes me hair look more... polished? even if it's already straight.

I hope you have some fun playing around with it.

 

[jewels1916]

Ok, here are a few photos of what it looks like now that it has been cut. Keep in mind, it's 7:45 at night, and I've been at work all day. I have a bad habit of brushing my hair back with my hands while I am at the office. So, it's a lil' dirty now. Also, towards the end of the day my eyes start to hurt, so that is the reason my eyes may look funny....

PS, thanks to all of you for your words of advice and support!! I know I am probably being a little dramatic about this, but I love getting my hair cut, and to have it not the way I want it....
So, I appreciate you all!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, I think it is ADORABLE!!! I was bracing myself for something really bad and I think you just aren't used to it yet! It's really, really cute!

 

[jewels1916]

Oh, I think it is ADORABLE!!! I was bracing myself for something really bad and I think you just aren't used to it yet! It's really, really cute!

Ha ha. Thanks, Jackie! I know I am being overly dramatic. I think it just wasn't what I was expecting, ya know? Like, when you are expecting to get water when you take a drink, and it turns out to be something else?

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Awwww sorry your hair didn't come out the way you wanted it to. I like it though!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

I think it is cute, even if it isn't exactly what you pictured!

My stylist always tells me what my hair can and can't do when I bring in a picture; it used to make me so frustrated, but now I know just to listen to her because she knows what she is talking about. When you're back in DFW if you want the most amazing woman ever to do your hair, you just let me know! I've sent so many of my friends to my lady and now none of them will go to anyone else. She is WONDERFUL!!!

 

[autumnpalm]

Honestly, I think your hair looks great! Even if it wasn't what you were expecting... it really IS pretty.

I don't know if you watch friends, but there's an episode where Phoebe is cutting Monica's hair. Monica says she wants it to look like Demi Moore's but Phoebe thinks she means Dudley Moore... and she ends up with this horrendous hair cut... that is totally how I was picturing your hair before.

But seriously, it's really nice. Your hair is so shiny! It looks really healthy too.

 

[TxRabbit]

I really like your hair cut.

The one thing that I wonder is, did she use thinning sheers on your hair? We do have similar hair. I can see it. I think that you are reacting to the look that your hair is a bit heavier looking than the girl in the picture. It looks like it's a good cut, it actually looks like a good length, but it looks like it needs to be thinned.

My hairdresser (I go to my Mom's who has the same hair as me if not worse, and yes, I FLY to Scottsdale and get my haircut there when I DO get it cut. which is only about once or twice a year. ) says that for our hair type, the difference between a good cut and a GREAT cut is the thinning. It just lets the hair cut show through a bit more.

You want someone who knows what they are doing and are familiar with doing the thinning sheers, but from experience, I can tell you, it makes a huge difference. I think it just looks a bit heavy still and not as fly away free and having a much movement as you would like it to be. It's possible to achieve, even with heavy thick hair, you just need a hair dresser that can take a little bit of the weight out.

AND I think you need to play with it a bit. Have a splurge at Target (always a treat for me ), get some product and have some fun with you new do.

 

[Disneyfan71]

I think it's very pretty. But I can totally understand about you not liking a cut. I've had my hair butchered once and I was very upset for a long time. Not saying that's what happened to you Just saying!!!

 

[jewels1916]

Ok, this is my last post about my hair, I swear! Hopefully.
So. I went to Target (yay, Rabbit!!) and treated myself to a few new products.

Hair pomade (Got 2 be), hair wax (Pantene), Volumizing spray (John Freida), brush-thru hold spray (Nexus) and a new round brush. Now, after several hours in front of the mirror and a faceful of hairspray later...I have several different options of ways to style this new cut.

Ok, this first one is washed, dried upside down, sprayed with volumizing spray, and the ends were "dusted" with the pomade.

The next one is washed, dried upside-down, sprayed with volumizing spray, and I used the pantene wax from the roots down (this wax, btw, smells EXACTLY like the orange scent that they pipe in during Soarin'. Ah, good memories!) Then I used a flat iron to flip out the ends (this would be the one my madre would like. She thinks that "fix your hair" means "curl your hair.")

This last one is exactly the same as the last one, only I used a curling iron to curl it instead of the flat iron. This would be how I might do my hair if I was going out to a nice dinner, or to a show or something. Like, my "fancy hair".

Well, now that I have figured out some different things that I can do with it, I am liking it better. It still isn't the "wash and go" style that I was hoping it would be, but I had fun messing with the different products. Thanks for everything, y'all! You all definitely made me feel so much better about it!!