Do hairdressers know best?

I tend to have a dry cut as I have a problem with the way they blow dry my hair.

I usually end up looking like I am going to a 1970s dinner dance.

They don't always know best! Two years ago, my previously reliable hairdresser gave me a very disappointing cut. She had been gossiping with a friend who had dropped in and obviously hadn't listened to my preferences. I let her cut grow out and discovered curls I hadn't seen for years! Found another hairdresser who was happy to do a dry cut, but of course it's now a good 7 months since I have seen her and I daren't try a DiY haircut! I do hope the salon will be open in mid April.

The prices they charge, I should hope so!
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I have a hairdresser (or hope I have) who does just what I want and need - I'm not telling you who she is or I wont be able to get a look in next time!!

One of the things this past year has shown me is that I can cut my own hair better than my hairdresser - I listen to what I say ? I think hairdressers come out of the same mould as dog groomers and neither speak the same language as the rest of us!

My hairdresser is very good and I only ever really want it trimmed and layers put in. Years ago they used to be completely scissor happy and do exactly what they wanted but I don’t find that with this hairdresser thank goodness ??‍♀️?‍♀️

People forget hairdressers see the whole head, not just the face-framing hair at the front, and they understand the types of hair and what it will and won't do. They also see changes in hair, sometimes due to medication or illness.
No connection with hairdressing at all, just waiting for my appointment in April and she can cut it with garden shears if she likes.

I have occasionally found a hairdresser who did as I asked and who really cut my hair well. Unortunately for some reason they always seem to disappear- move away, retire, have baby, one even became an insurance agent! Then I get one who does what they like. It's why I hate hairdressers. (not necessarily the people just the process)

You're not being unreasonble, hairdressers never did my hair the way I wanted it, which is why I haven't been near one for oer 30 years now.
One of my grandaughters is now a qualified hairdressser and she trims the back occasionally for me (up until Covid), but apart from that I always do my own hair including cutting.
You get the hang of it after a while.

I ve been lucky most hairdressers I ve had have done their best to follow exactly what I want maybe I ve got easy to cut hair it’s certainly not fly away so might be different but no I ve never had one try to change my mind I would move on if I had

I’ve never had a hairdresser do EXACTLY as I want in 45 years and that includes three friends!

They’ve all said the following

Don’t have it too short, it won’t suit you
Don’t grow it long, you won’t manage it
Have long layers, it’ll be easier to manage
Don’t French Plait it, it’ll ruin your hair
Don’t go grey, you’ll regret it

They’ve all been wrong.....