Made appointment for haircut - Pics of results added!

I made an appointment for a haircut at 5:30 pm today. A little late in the day for a first consult, but what the heck. I was going to Yelp places, but this morning I decided instead to walk Hipster Main street and just look in at salons.

I bypassed:

- The salon with Ghost chairs. I have Ghost chairs, don't get me wrong, but I was struck by a desire for more hair, less decor.
- The Brazillian blowout salon because I'm back in the gritty city and am wallowing in my natural RATE-ness again.
- The all-white salon where an Asian lady was giving another Asian lady The Bob. Yes, I'm afraid of all that Joy Luck Club-ness. I admit it! It scares me!
- The hip but not hipster place. I saw a lot of No-Style style haircuts in there. You know, lots of Lululemon. I don't have that kind of restraint.

I went for... haha... the place with the stylist with dyed red hair pinned up helter-skelter with Depression-inspired hipsterness.

I'm trying to think what I should tell the lady now... I want long braidable hair, I want it to be wash-and-wear cool, not too polished, my hair has some pretty out-of-control wave that starts out as curly when I air dry...

...Can I tell the lady I have RATE style? Will she get it?

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Pics of haircut added below:

13 years ago

Suz

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Veteran

Big smile...

Just bring your computer and show her YLF. Then she'll get it.

Nicole D

You are too funny! A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to haircuts! Best of (joy) luck!

annagybe

Best of luck. Find a new hairdresser can be wrought with such angst.

nancylee

Good luck! Like Nicole and Suz said, bring photos! Most hairstylists are more visual than verbal, in my experience, so it helps to show them what you want.

rachylou

I'm such a hair ignant that I'm always reluctant to bring photos. I don't understand my hair, what it can and can't do. It's a horrible picture, but maybe I should bring my badge to show the stylist what my hair was. I wish I had a pic of when it's curly... oh gak. I do. But it's a Glamour Shots photo from a million years ago. I look like Miss Chinatown. I wouldn't want to mislead her.

pil

Good luck with all that, Rachylou. All I know is that when I usually see a picture I like I have to snap out of it because "oh right, my hair won't do that".

Thistle

Good luck! It is so hard to find a stylist, especially one that understands "I have exactly five minutes in the morning for my hair, and three of them have my DD tugging on my pants"

It's true. I've had such angst, I think my last haircut was last summer! It's hard not only to get across how talentless I am and that I have zero time, but to find someone who can actually DO what I need - a style that styles itself.

Ok. Adding pics of the result to the original post. I really like the cut. Please excuse my unclean mirror (I have no shame!).

The stylist gave me a new part and made use of the wave in my hair. The sort of scraggly, RATE thing I go for, but pretty. I really liked her too - she had ideas, was creative.

She showed me some of her other work. She does makeup as well as hair, and for photo shoots. Specializes in vintage styles. Her victory rolls are perfect. Perfect!

Deborah

Love the new do! This suits you and I think it definitely has that RATEness that you are after.

rae

Love your pics, but I reeeeeally love your thought process. It makes me feel better that I was put at ease when I entered my last salon and the stylist had purposefully-uneven bangs.

Can I also say I'm immensely jealous of your curls??

CocoLion

You have so much hair and it looks very strong and healthy. I love the new cut, it adds a gorgeous soft element to your look.

Next time you have to scoop up the cut hair and send it to me. Please.

kellygirl

Ooh, it looks fantastic! I love the soft waves in your hair. This looks like it will be easy and fun to style. Yay, you!

Katiepea

FABulous! I love the softness of the style against your face, it's very flattering. Have you done your first wash and restyle yet? How did it go?

Jewell

You are hilarious, rachylou! And I really love the new cut! I could see this adding just the right amount of oomph to your RATE style.

Raisin

Haha, you're too funny!

Love your hair, it turned out great!

Jjsloane

It turned out gorgeous. Is it what you were hoping for? Only time will tell if it's as easy to maintain as you want (mine never is).

Irene

Pretty!

Anonymous

It looks great!

krishnidoux

Not only was your post a real treat to read, but your haircut is a success! It is absolutely fabulous. Rough at the edges if you want it to, but also very flattering and perfect for that waviness you describe. It emphasizes your lovely lips too, play with lipstick or gloss! Keep the name of that stylist. She likes you. Excellent choice.

Jaime

jayne

Love reading your thought process, and the new cut is TDF! way to find your hair cut!

Claudia

Great haircut! Love it on you and it looks like it meets all your requirements. Very pretty.

Transcona Shannon

Love your post Rachy - too funny! And your hair looks fab in all it's curly RATE-ness!

Love it!

Looks great!

lynne

It's gorgeous! And it doesn't look like " I got a new haircut" . It looks like cute hair.

Tina.b

Your OP totally made me laugh! I adore your haircut. The layers and waves really accentuate the great shape of your face. Love it!

MNsara

Wonderful cut! Love how your wave (singular?) is featured, but it's not fussy.

Your salon selection criteria is excellent! A person really doesn't have much to go on when you're starting from scratch. Also consider that they might not be doing their own hair, but it could have been done by a co-worker.

Enjoy the new fab do

Tousled, sexy hair! Looks like you found a good one!

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