Haters
One day I was walking down a popular shopping avenue, and found
myself in a strange position. I had just
taken down a protective style, and was proudly rocking my fluffy fro, while I ran
a few errands. As I walked past a beauty
salon, I was approached by a hair stylist.
“You want a PERM?!” she asked loudly. I turned, looked at
her head to toe, but did not respond. I kept walking, my fro waving in the breeze....
No I didn’t want a perm. Why would she ask that? My hair was
just passing the TWA phase, and I had a
healthy 4 inches to work with. I was
happy with its progress, and my hair was healthy. Why didn't she ask if I wanted twists? Or Braids? Why did she pratically yell that question? If she
was really interested in gaining a new client, (Or being a decent hairdresser) she
would have noted my style and suggested a hair style to match. My Conclusion, She
was a HATER.
Her own hair was fried, dyed, and laid to the side. Her short crop
appeared damaged, and dry, despite the tons of gel she used to slick it down.
And her salon chair was empty. Could it have been her work as a hairdresser,
her attitude, or her own appearance keeping her business down? I don’t know. There
are a few things I am sure of:
Your hairdresser should take the time to understand
your needs, and the needs of your hair. Your hairdresser should never tell you,
that you need a relaxer in order to achieve a certain style. (You should accept
that natural black hair will curl, Embrace
it, & discover alternative styles). And most importantly you should be able
to communicate with your hair dresser. I have had to walk out a
of couple salons, because I wasn’t happy with the way they detangled, or
braided. If your uncomfortable speak up!
Peace & Love
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