Thursday
Mar112010
Massively Passive II
You guys! I'm glad I posted about my hair trauma. By that night I was already talking myself out of doing anything about it. It's only hair, I thought. At least she covered my grays, I rationalized. But because I posted and because so many of you gave me the business for being such a wussy I had to call! I felt each of your comments propping me up, xylophoning together to lend me the backbone I so desperately need!
So I called.
I very nicely explained that I had paid $150 for lighter hair and two people asked if I'd darkened my hair. And my mom didn't even notice I'd done anything. I told them that while I love my stylist I really hoped that we could work something out? And maybe fix my hair? Yes, I ended every sentence in that annoying, questioning tone that is common to valley girls and spineless wussies such as myself.
Turns out my stylist could only fix it today or next week. As I work today and next week they are putting me with a different girl on Saturday morning. Which is kind of nice for a spineless wussy such as myself because I don't have to feel like an ungrateful jackass while my own stylist fixes my hair. I can revel in the safe anonymity of a stranger's capable (hopefully) hands! Thank you, internet, for lending me some much needed moxy!
So I called.
I very nicely explained that I had paid $150 for lighter hair and two people asked if I'd darkened my hair. And my mom didn't even notice I'd done anything. I told them that while I love my stylist I really hoped that we could work something out? And maybe fix my hair? Yes, I ended every sentence in that annoying, questioning tone that is common to valley girls and spineless wussies such as myself.
Turns out my stylist could only fix it today or next week. As I work today and next week they are putting me with a different girl on Saturday morning. Which is kind of nice for a spineless wussy such as myself because I don't have to feel like an ungrateful jackass while my own stylist fixes my hair. I can revel in the safe anonymity of a stranger's capable (hopefully) hands! Thank you, internet, for lending me some much needed moxy!
Mar 11, 2010
Reader Comments (19)
That sounds like the perfect result. Well done!
Good for you! I hope that you will post "fixed" pictures of your new hair. BTW the toaster is great.
Woo hoo! Can't wait to see the After Part II Photo! Hopefully with a smile on your face!
Great! You made it! Thumbs up for Monica! Can't wait to see the pic!
superb!
Well done Monica...you are still a lovely and friendly person, it doesn't mean you shouldn't politely stand for yourself and ask for what is reasonable and you have paid for.
Hope they fix it well, you are going to feel so much better!
Go Monica, good work! Very happy for you, hope you feel proud of yourself for taking action and speaking up! Look forward to seeing the results.
YAY! Good for you!
Ms Monica,
This passive lady is not someone I have seen on the pages of The Girl Who. This is a one time incident, I feel makes your more connectable. After reading as long as I have, I find it amazing that this wasn't a story with fiery elements. Backboneless, please.........
I'm just hoping that they realize this is a do over and at the end of the 3 hour session they don't say " thats 100.00 please.....make it clear up front there is no charge.
Yay! So glad to hear you phoned :)
I, too, end every.freaking.sentence. with a question. Why is that? Arg.
I'm so glad you called! You'll be so much happier once your hair is the color you requested. And proud of yourself for speaking up.
Please post pictures when you're done!
Brava.
Cool. It all worked out, see?
yay! Good job. :)
Good for you....can't wait to see it!
Good for you Monica! i have to take a lesson from this, because every single time I go to get my hair done, someone decides they know what would look best. and just start DOING it without asking me even! Last time I wound up with a backwards mullet. THEN to add insult to injury, they forget about me and start chatting with someone and wind up over cutting or processing. I am like " Hellooooo.....excuse me, isn't this supposed to be enough time on my hair?" Last time the girl didn't have time to dry it! Sheeet.... I actually tip them too. It's like getting slapped in the face. " Thank you very much, may I have another?" Last time I decided to save the money and go to great clips for a trim 12 bucks. It was the best haircut and then I stuck a cap on for highlights 10 bucks. More compliments on my own handyw
Monica, Hope your hair came out just the right shade of Anniston. Hey- here's an idea to celebrate your new found back bone. Sometimes a little corniness is in order. Why not now? You and your sweetie should break out the accordion and have yourself a little chicken dance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UV3kRV46Zs
YAY! Now, today is Sunday. Can we see the end results, please?