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I hate finding a hair dresser.
You might think that after being in the same place in Maine for 5 years now that I would have found a hair dresser. You'd think that, but you'd be wrong. And it sucks. Blah.
So when I first arrived, I went to a couple of mediocre places that I didn't go back to. Then I went to the sister of a coworker, and even though she was in Windham, she was great. Then she decided to change careers to become a phlebotomist, which isn't as great for styling my hair.
I then went to one of my current coworker's stylists here in Portland, and while the price was good and I can't complain about any real issues, I don't want to go back to her. I think it was the excessive chattiness plus the salon was kind of weird.
So now that it's been over a year (I think) since my last cut and my super long hair is getting stuck in my armpits when I dance and it just isn't looking so swift in general, I need to start my search again. I could totally go somewhere downtown here, but damned if I'm going to pay $40+ plus tip for a freaking hair cut- it just ain't in the budget and what I want isn't worth that much. I don't want complimentary wine or water, I don't want to be buddies, I don't need spa treatments or fancy surroundings, I don't even care if they blow dry it after they are done! I just want a decent trim and some layers for $30 or less that will look presentable when I wash it, brush it, and leave the house with it practically dripping wet. Is that so much to ask?!
Ugh. Do I try the cheesy looking place down the street from my house? Do I suck it up and get a pricier do since it's literally once or twice a year? Do I be a big girl and go back to the other chick?
Some days I just want to buzz it all off.
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Re: I hate finding a hair dresser.
Yeah, I'm with you on this one. I treat my hair cut/color like a spa trip, so I pay more than I probably should, but really enjoy it- just don't tell Kyle!
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My former haridresser who I totally loved told me that when I moved I should look for a salon that sold the more pricey products (e.g. Aveda) because it costs more to carry them and therefore they need more repeat clients to support the cost of the product.
I've only gone to the hairdresser once in the year I've lived in Maine and the cut was OK by nothing compared to my pal Robert. My hair is one of the things I like about my appearance so I'm always willing to pay for a really good hair cut (within reason).
I've been meaning to post something similar! I moved to Portland in July and the only haircut I've had since then was in November while I was back in NY for a wedding. I admit that I spent the better part of my life getting mediocre haircuts from family friends and didn't have a real salon cut until I was probably 23 (sad.) Anyway, I was in love with my girl and am sooo afraid of having to go to someone new. She was super-friendly without being too chatty and she had great hair, which made me confident in her ability to provide a great hair cut!
I am completely overwhelmed with the number of salons here in Portland - it's unbelievable. I have asked pretty much every woman I have even sort-of hung out with where they go and everyone goes somewhere different - I was hoping for a consensus of some kind! I currently have pretty long layered hair and I'm itching to chop it all off into a longish-pixie, but I'm worried about getting something so drastic done at a place I've never gone to. It doesn't help that only one of the girls I've met has a shorter cut, which I feel takes slightly more effort than a long, layered situation, like everyone else seems to have, so I'm tempted to just go where she goes and get it over with...bad idea?
Do you mind sharing actual salon names - places to avoid, especially? I used to spend about $45 for shampoo/cut/blow-dry, which I was fine with - of course, once I cut it short, I'll have to go more often. That was in the 'burbs, so I understand being in a "city" might mean spending a bit more.
Thanks! I'll try her. I have the same issue. I found my hairdresser by chance when she did my hair for the wedding. She's great for upkeep and basic stuff, but when I want to try something daring, I don't! I haven't found anyone I really like or trust here either. I definitely miss having a great stylist that I can say "do something different" and know it will look great. I don't mind spending money, especially since no matter what it is cheaper then when I lived in Boston, but I want to be happy with the end result.
I can never find a hairdresser I like enough to keep going time and time again. I've had good experiences with Hair Unlimited on Forest Ave. in Portland and Salon Azule in Biddeford. I like Salon Azule just a tiny bit better so I drive the 25 minutes down there when I need a color service. Both places are super affordable, should be significantly less than $30 for what you want. I think last time I went to Hair Unlimited they charged me $26 for a shampoo, cut, blowdry and style, including curling my ends for me. Salon Azule gave me a cut plus all over color and highlights and lowlights for around $100.
O2 Salon on Congress St might be a bit more than $30 but it may become my new go-to place because the stylist I saw, Brenda, was so fantastic. She was really smart and down to earth, not overly chatty but the things we did talk about were interesting and deep rather than the typical superficial just talking to avoid awkward silence stuff.