New Hair Dresser Anxiety

So....today I'm venturing to a new hair dresser and I've got NHDA (new hair dresser anxiety).   I feel like I'm an assertive woman, independent, no pansie or wall flower by any stretch, but when I get into that hair chair, and they drape me with that hair tarp, I become a different person.  Thus, you can imagine, it isn't a stretch, why I've had bad perms, a mullet, hair so short I look liked a boy, bright white streaks in brunette hair, violet colored hair, and rocker layers akin to Bon Jovi.  I just can't seem to say no.  When I was younger  (and I mean a lot younger) the normal "red flags" didn't phase me....like the guy who cut my hair who had long black painted nails (he was the one who used a straight razor and gave me a crewcut), or the woman with poodle curly hair who assured me my curls would be nice and big.   Now I go to people who on the outside seem perfectly put together, with lovely hair and a posh "cutting" environment, but as we all know quickly enough, that doesn't mean anything, they still try to convine you to do a variety of bad hair things.  So, long story short, I'm VERY afraid that I will walk out this morning with some random hair adventure.  My tangent is mostly about HATING the feeling that you can't speak up for yourself in a setting.  My weakness is the hair dresser, but I am sure people can relate to the same feeling in other circumstances.  I need a little empowerment!!!  I'm about to get dressed in something strong and assertive looking--maybe somthing red, with some heels involved so I'm tall.  I'm going to say NO if anyone mentions mini-bangs or chunky pink highlights.  Wish me luck.....    Signed, Me (LV)

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[Shanti Noreika]

Just wondering how it turned out? I have to say, I've had the same hair dresser gal for 7 years. I won't go to anyone else for some of the reasons you've mentioned! I even followed her when she changed salons. She has been with me since the hippy chic days where I had long, straight, one length hair that she would trim only every 6 months. Now, I'm really into the layered cuts. My gal is really good at them...and since she knows me and my head...she really puts thought into how to make the cut fit my hair and head. Anyhow, I will be totally lost if I ever lose her. Hope your experience turned out ok. The good news is...if you have a bad cut, just wait a couple of weeks...it grows back!!!