It was to be my most animated conversation of the day and it took place at a hairdressing salon on a busy Saturday morning. Primed with coffee and the thrill of the new, I discussed with the man who was about to colour my hair for the first time what I wanted - and I mean exactly what I wanted.


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Hmmmmmm.

I don't think it's about micro-management - it's good to know exactly what you want, particularly given how much a decent cut costs these days (nanna alert!).

Then again if I wanted a complete change I'd definitely trust my hairdresser to do it.

Nine times out of ten I take a picture to the salon... I am pretty fussy about what I want, but why shouldn't I be. The hairdresser doesn't have to live with it- I do!

I always bring a picture with me to the salon and always have a long-ish conversation about what I want. Truth be told, I have never found a hairdresser I love and don't have a regular hairdresser! I just can't find anyone that does things perfectly.

My last few cuts... have been, how shall I say... disappointments. I have gone from long hair to a complete short haircut. The first time, I went to my regular hairdresser with a photo in my hand and we discussed what I wanted. He talked me out of going that short ... and I was peeved for not putting my foot down and still paid $60+ for that haircut.

The second time, I went back and told him what I wanted... i.e. short. But when he finished the cut, it wasn't what I expected, and I told him to rectify it because I wasn't going to walk out $60+ short and still with a haircut I didn't want. He did, but he charged me more this time because it involved "more work". grrr....

The third time, he still didn't / couldn't give me the style I wanted. I've decided maybe short hair is just not his forte.

Most recent haircut, I went to a new hairdresser. She seemed to communicate well. She reiterated everything I wanted to perfection! I thought -- GREAT STUFF!!! I'm gonna walk out happy this time! The result was nothing like what she had described.

Sigh.... I'm SO over looking for a good hairdresser. I thought I pride myself as a good communicator. I'm not so sure anymore.

Thankfully, my hairdresser is great - understands my vagueness, and - oh the joy - understands my hair!:champagne:

Speaking of which, I need a trim..............

After much searching in the city for the past few years, I have found a fab hairdresser near my work.

Plus she is from France and is happy to waffle off telling me gorgeous stories about Paris while she cuts my hair. I love her :champagne: