Ive finally make the hairdressing appointment,gulp!! - General Discussion

06-02-2006, 21:57

I started a thread last night about being fed up with my hair but I wasnt brave enough to go ahead and change it.
I had some wonderfull replies which convinced me that I should go for it.
WELL TODAY I DID!!!
I took myself off to the city centre in Manchester,called in 4 different salons and asked their advice and thank the Lord they all said similar.
So this Friday morning at 10am I am taking the plunge and going from bleached blonde to a chesnut brown(with just a few highlights)and a totally different style,keeping my length to the bottom of my neck but with a totally different look.
It will cost £125 altogether and I pray it will be worth it.
Im sweating right now just thinking of it but now the appointments made there is no going back.
From trashy to classy,and to hell with it,a brand new wardrobe to match!!.
Thanks ever so much for all your advice ladies(and even men),once I have had it done then I will post a before and after picci ,Im breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking of it but theres no going back now,a new me!!!!
Many thanks everyone for your advice!!

PamelaL · 06-02-2006, 22:00

Good for you Starlane, you'll be a new woman and you'll look fabulous.

06-02-2006, 22:02

Gosh I hope so!!!I wonder if my personality will change?
Being blonde gave me confidance I think,I hope it still stays with me.

flicker · 06-02-2006, 22:12

Wow, I'd be sweating too for that money. My haircuts cost me a fiver!

No but seriously, good luck, hope it turns out just how you want and you will be thrilled with your new appearance.

PamelaL · 06-02-2006, 22:12

I went from very blonde back to my natural darker colour and it was the best thing I did. You can't keep colouring your hair so dramatically, it's not good for it and it's a great opportunity to buy a whole new wardrobe and change your make-up.

swirlygirl · 06-02-2006, 23:59

Fabulous!

You won't regret it

We expect before and after pics and we will tell you how wonderful you look

Phyllis Stein · 07-02-2006, 00:05

You are a brave woman, i'm more scared of going to the hairdressers than the dentists

I'm sure you will look fabulous

JTW · 07-02-2006, 01:00

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Originally Posted by PamelaL

I went from very blonde back to my natural darker colour and it was the best thing I did. You can't keep colouring your hair so dramatically, it's not good for it and it's a great opportunity to buy a whole new wardrobe and change your make-up.

Me too Pamela. I've always been blonde and went into the hairdressers before Xmas and there was a mum and her daughter who had their hair done in one of the nicest colours I've seen in some time. It was like chestnut, purple (I know that sounds crazy, but it was beautiful...like a lilac) and blonde tints.

They were both blonde before and I thought ...go for it girl.

I haven't regretted it as everyone has passed comment on how much nicer it looks.

ikkleosu · 07-02-2006, 01:04

Good luck and I am sure it will turn out great. if you've ever sene any of those make-over shows you'll know that they OFTEN tone down blonde to brown or some darker shade and it ALWAYS looks fabulous! I bet you will look dead sophisticated when you do it.

You know 99% of my life I've had a dark brown bob but about 2 years ago i decided tog row my hair long before I was 30, just because I'd never had long hai. I did it nad it took a long time to get used to but now I love it. ANd before Christmas I did what I've always wanted to do and died my hair fire engine red too! Everyone said it suited me, sadly it's not going to last much longer cos it fades so quickly and needs to be redone so often it's knackering my hair. BUt my point is, generally with hair Go for it!

lemoncurd · 07-02-2006, 01:08

I need to make an appointment at the hairdressers. I haven't been to one for 12 years (it gotten very long recently), so I'm not sure what to expect, cost wise.
What does a gent's haircut cost these days?

ikkleosu · 07-02-2006, 01:10

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Originally Posted by lemoncurd

I need to make an appointment at the hairdressers. I haven't been to one for 12 years (it gotten very long recently), so I'm not sure what to expect, cost wise.
What does a gent's haircut cost these days?

Depends if it's a hairdresser or barber. Men's barber I'd say between £5-8, hairdresser maybe around £20. ? Though my friend's brother got a fauz hawk and it cost £70!

Phyllis Stein · 07-02-2006, 01:15

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Originally Posted by ikkleosu

Depends if it's a hairdresser or barber. Men's barber I'd say between £5-8, hairdresser maybe around £20. ? Though my friend's brother got a fauz hawk and it cost £70!

What the hell is a fauz hawk?

ikkleosu · 07-02-2006, 01:52

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Originally Posted by Phyllis Stein

What the hell is a fauz hawk?

oops sorry typo, I meant a faux hawk. One of those spikey hairdos that isn't a mohawk but has the same quality of spiky in middle flat on sides.

Phyllis Stein · 07-02-2006, 01:59

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Originally Posted by ikkleosu

oops sorry typo, I meant a faux hawk. One of those spikey hairdos that isn't a mohawk but has the same quality of spiky in middle flat on sides.

Hehehe, i know what you mean, my brother has that. I thought i was really old and out of it

JTW · 07-02-2006, 01:59

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Originally Posted by ikkleosu

oops sorry typo, I meant a faux hawk. One of those spikey hairdos that isn't a mohawk but has the same quality of spiky in middle flat on sides.

My son got one last week at the barbers for a fiver.........well he's happy with it I guess.

ikkleosu · 07-02-2006, 02:04

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Originally Posted by JTW

My son got one last week at the barbers for a fiver.........well he's happy with it I guess.

Well I should think so! I cut most of my friends hair for free or a fiver, and could do that cut pretty easily. I am staggered my friend paid £70 for it - more money than sense IMO.

07-02-2006, 09:21

I'm so pleased you have booked the appointment! You will wonder why it took you so long

cassy34 · 07-02-2006, 12:40

Are we going to get before and after pictures?

07-02-2006, 21:25

Yes I promise before and after piccis once Friday arrives.
I keep looking at photographs on how I look when I go out all dolled up and my hair looks nice,its the days when I just put it up in a pony tails and you can still see my roots which has finally got to me.
Im 100% certain I wont back out,besides I told my freinds at work today and the majority say go for it,strangly its the men who say keep it blonde?
Determined to become a classy chick once Friday arrives!!!!

Dips · 07-02-2006, 21:28

Mind me asking where your getting it done?

I know a great hairdresser in Manchester. He's called James and runs the salon in Harvey Nichols. He used to work in my local Toni & Guy but he's moved up in the world!

08-02-2006, 06:08

I will be going to Razors Edge in Spring Gardens and it will be a lad called Robin who will be doing it.
He definatly sounded as if he knew what he was talking about with my colour and style,only Friday will tell!!!

06-02-2006, 21:57	#1
no-way-hoezay Posts: n/a	Ive finally make the hairdressing appointment,gulp!! I started a thread last night about being fed up with my hair but I wasnt brave enough to go ahead and change it. I had some wonderfull replies which convinced me that I should go for it. WELL TODAY I DID!!! I took myself off to the city centre in Manchester,called in 4 different salons and asked their advice and thank the Lord they all said similar. So this Friday morning at 10am I am taking the plunge and going from bleached blonde to a chesnut brown(with just a few highlights)and a totally different style,keeping my length to the bottom of my neck but with a totally different look. It will cost £125 altogether and I pray it will be worth it. Im sweating right now just thinking of it but now the appointments made there is no going back. From trashy to classy,and to hell with it,a brand new wardrobe to match!!. Thanks ever so much for all your advice ladies(and even men),once I have had it done then I will post a before and after picci ,Im breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking of it but theres no going back now,a new me!!!! Many thanks everyone for your advice!!

06-02-2006, 22:00	#2
PamelaL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 55,230	Good for you Starlane, you'll be a new woman and you'll look fabulous.

06-02-2006, 22:02	#3
no-way-hoezay Posts: n/a	Gosh I hope so!!!I wonder if my personality will change? Being blonde gave me confidance I think,I hope it still stays with me.

06-02-2006, 22:12	#4
flicker Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Gender: Female Location: West Wales Services: PlusNet Max, Sky+ Posts: 13,685	Wow, I'd be sweating too for that money. My haircuts cost me a fiver! No but seriously, good luck, hope it turns out just how you want and you will be thrilled with your new appearance.

06-02-2006, 23:59	#6
swirlygirl Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Services: VM everything for telly, V+, VM 20Mb broadband Posts: 4,402	Fabulous! You won't regret it We expect before and after pics and we will tell you how wonderful you look

07-02-2006, 00:05	#7
Phyllis Stein Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LIVID Services: I refuse to diminish my character! Posts: 14,430	You are a brave woman, i'm more scared of going to the hairdressers than the dentists I'm sure you will look fabulous

07-02-2006, 01:04	#9
ikkleosu Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee, Scotland Services: Evil BT Home Hub Broadband, BT Vision and SKY basic Posts: 5,547	Good luck and I am sure it will turn out great. if you've ever sene any of those make-over shows you'll know that they OFTEN tone down blonde to brown or some darker shade and it ALWAYS looks fabulous! I bet you will look dead sophisticated when you do it. You know 99% of my life I've had a dark brown bob but about 2 years ago i decided tog row my hair long before I was 30, just because I'd never had long hai. I did it nad it took a long time to get used to but now I love it. ANd before Christmas I did what I've always wanted to do and died my hair fire engine red too! Everyone said it suited me, sadly it's not going to last much longer cos it fades so quickly and needs to be redone so often it's knackering my hair. BUt my point is, generally with hair Go for it!

07-02-2006, 01:08	#10
lemoncurd Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Gender: Male Location: Bristol Services: Freeview (Fusion FVRT200 DVR); BeUnlimited 8Mb Posts: 23,335 Blog Entries: 1	I need to make an appointment at the hairdressers. I haven't been to one for 12 years (it gotten very long recently), so I'm not sure what to expect, cost wise. What does a gent's haircut cost these days?

07-02-2006, 09:21	#17
millie-the-cat Posts: n/a	I'm so pleased you have booked the appointment! You will wonder why it took you so long

07-02-2006, 12:40	#18
cassy34 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lytham St Annes Services: Topfield 5800, Pipex 2Mb Posts: 542	Are we going to get before and after pictures?

07-02-2006, 21:25	#19
no-way-hoezay Posts: n/a	Yes I promise before and after piccis once Friday arrives. I keep looking at photographs on how I look when I go out all dolled up and my hair looks nice,its the days when I just put it up in a pony tails and you can still see my roots which has finally got to me. Im 100% certain I wont back out,besides I told my freinds at work today and the majority say go for it,strangly its the men who say keep it blonde? Determined to become a classy chick once Friday arrives!!!!

07-02-2006, 21:28	#20
Dips Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 804	Mind me asking where your getting it done? I know a great hairdresser in Manchester. He's called James and runs the salon in Harvey Nichols. He used to work in my local Toni & Guy but he's moved up in the world!

08-02-2006, 06:08	#21
no-way-hoezay Posts: n/a	I will be going to Razors Edge in Spring Gardens and it will be a lad called Robin who will be doing it. He definatly sounded as if he knew what he was talking about with my colour and style,only Friday will tell!!!