There are hairdressing appointments and then, as well know, there are Hairdressing Appointments.
The former merely involves a quick trim and no major delays while the latter signifies a major life moment, involving multiple scissors, various shades and a knot in our stomach when considering the end result.
Popping in for a quick trim is something most of us do on a regular basis while attending a Hairdressing Appointment is something we only tend to do maybe once a year or so.
It can be daunting at best and absolutely terrifying at worst, and here are just 10 thoughts we all have before, during and after the main event!
Before
1. "I can no longer go around looking like this. I always look the SAME!"
If I didn't change my outfits, people would think my friends and family used a 3D cut out of me for every photo opportunity.
2. "I need a change, I think!"
A change is as good as a rest as they say and I will be beautiful!
3. "Hmmm...now who would I like to look like?"
OK, it's time to start saving snaps and screenshotting some images.
During
4. "Why can I not properly articulate myself? Why can't I communicate with this woman?"
I know, I'll show her my trusty photos!
5. "Well, that face she made doesn't look very promising. Oh, it won't work?"
Well, OK I suppose we can go down the route you suggested.
6. "Oh my God, why is she still cutting? Stop that. Stop that now!"
It's so short and I won't be able to cope.
7. "I'm sure it will be fine once she starts blow-drying it. It will be better than fine, in fact!"
But there's so much hair on the floor. We can't go back in time now.
8. "I've brought this on myself. I presented myself in front of her and asked for a change."
I'm certainly getting a change - Don't cry.
After
9. "Who knew my hair was the only thing that made me look presentable all along?"
I was a damn fool to ever go in there. I played with fire and I only have myself to blame.
10. "Everyone is going to feel sorry for me."
I must remember to dismiss every single phony compliment I get and insist I know I look like a bag of spanners.
