Hairdressers

As an awkward person by nature, situations like going to the hairdressers can prove to be a difficult ordeal for me.

You are sat in front of a mirror, forced to either seem vain by looking at yourself, creep the hairdresser out by looking at them or look like the local loon with your eyes closed. That’s only the first struggle!

Then they talk about what you want and if you can’t stand a firm ground, they will try to advise what would be right for you without really listening to what you’ve asked for. So it’s more common than not to come out feeling disappointed with the result.

Next, you get escorted over to the hair washing area where the sink will make your neck hurt, no matter what you do while someone massages your head. You have to either look at the hairdresser standing over you while they wash your hair or avert your eyes away and potentially seem rude.

As the cherry on top, when cutting your hair, the hairdresser will try and attempt awkward small talk such as:

“So what year are you in at school?” Does it matter?

“So what school do you go to?” Why do you want to know?

“Are you doing much today?” Stop judging my life of Netflix and food!

Although, it is a great feeling when you walk out and your hair is all new and you just feel great, so I guess it’s worth it!