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Hair style/cut question
I have a hair appointment tomorrow to finally get my hair cut (I haven't even had it trimmed in almost a year). How important is it to have a picture to take with you to get what you want?
To give an idea of what I'm getting - my hair is currently down to my middle back all one length and I only really want a little bit off the length off (like 1/2 inch) and have long layers put in it to give it a little something. Oh, and without trying my hair is board straight 
Re: Hair style/cut question
The only time I took in a photo was when I was seeing someone new, and I ended up unhappy with the cut! Now (especially if it's someone new), I tell them what my hair is like, how much maintenance I'm willing to put in (i.e., blow dry with a round brush or not, etc.), and the length I want. I've been lucky enough to have them know what to do from there!
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Guess it depends on how much you trust your stylist. Visuals are usually good but just know that it'll never look exactly like the photo.
I only get cuts 1-2 times a year these days myself but I get them for "free" and I give the stylist minimal input because I trust them completely not to make me look like an idiot.
The last time I wound up with the best cut ever. Really really loved it and still love it 5 months later as it's grown out. Has lots and lots of layers but I never have to "do" my hair... just let it air dry or do a quick blast with the dryer it if it needs to be dry quickly. Don't use product or any other tools. But my hair has a slight wave to it I think so that probably helps a little.
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See, this is the problem...I haven't found anyone down here to cut my hair yet. I went with a recommendation from my boss (Aziz) who was pleased with them, but I've never actually been there. And I'm really cheap because before moving down here a couple years ago I went to a place that was $15 for a cut and style and they did an awesome job everytime! I am really having a hard time shelling out more money that that. But I also realize that you usually get what you pay for.
I think I'll probably just go in and talk to them and describe what I want and trust that I won't look like a fool when I leave
I think if you tell them what you want - just a trim, 1/2 inch off, and some long layers - they will know exactly what you are talking about.
I got lucky yesterday....I didn't have a picture and I got 14 inches chopped off. I told her I wanted an angled bob, longer in the front and stacked in the back. And that's exactly what she did and I love it!
ali - want to post an after photo???
i reeeallly want to be brave enough for a stacked bob - but I can't get the guts/imagine it on myself.
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I will! I'm going to do a whole blog entry about it because donating my hair is on my 30 To Do list. I'll post when its posted
btw - I absolutely love it. My hair was so long and it feels almost exhilarating to have it all gone.