Fights with Lawnmowers

[kingandy]

Today I decided to ask my mum to cut my hair, because it went quite well last time and, I don't know, it's insanity week or something.

I would be lying if I said I was ecstatic with the results. It's still drying, so it may improve, but I reckon it's far too short and the ends are too thinned-out. Apparently she was going for a "layering effect" but got a bit too enthused - she's basically managed to faithfully recreate that horrible awkward stage where it's still growing out and it's too long to wear down but too short to look like anything but a pathetic ponytail wannabe if you tie it back. (Come to think of it, I seem to recall that while I was initially growing it out I had to keep having trims specifically to avoid a layering effect.)

So, yeah, not best pleased. I think next time a professional touch may be in order.

I'll get some pictures at some point, because I crave ridicule.

Comments

[angelfire-75.livejournal.com]

I can cut long hair straight AND I've found my hair scissors in the move. But I'm in Kent now and too far away.

If you don't make it to a hair dressers I could have a neaten up at Maelstrom if yar want.

[kingandy]

I'd be willing to let you have a go, but do bear in mind there's not a lot of room to make alterations and still have it be long. It currently reaches just past the base of my neck. (If I pull it - there is a fair amount of natural spring there.)

[angelfire-75.livejournal.com]

I'd try my best and be very careful. We could try cutting out some of the layering. Might only be a bit if there isn't a lot of room to work with, but still it's a start.

[ash1977law.livejournal.com]

You cut your hair!

I'm mad about an unrelated issue, so I'll avoid calling you a prat, as I'm feeling particually misanthropic.

[ash1977law.livejournal.com]

you had wonderful hair, it didn't need cutting.

[ash1977law.livejournal.com]

Why man?

[samharber.livejournal.com]

Because he wanted to, and didn't feel the need to be bound by other peoples expectations?

[kingandy]

Even though Mum was rather overenthusiastic it's still not been cut cut. It needed neatening up.

[pax-draconis.livejournal.com]

Hair based disaster?

Shave it all off.

Low maintenance, minimal hassle, dries in fifteen seconds, easy to maintain yourself, no need for conditioner, and you only look like a potato for a week or so.

[kingandy]

There's already a public outcry and it's only been cut to neck-length. I can only imagine the consequences for a complete shave...

[myki.livejournal.com]

I've got no imagination! Shave it off so I can see the consequences!!!

[ephrael.livejournal.com]

If you shear it really short people will pet you.

I regard this as a good thing.

[kingandy]

But people pet me anyway...

[ephrael.livejournal.com]

You have a hard life sometimes.

[kingandy]

HUR HUR HUR.

[wibblefish.livejournal.com]

alas poor Sampson

[kneeshooter]

I feel your pain...