My first haircut in Playa...the trauma of it all

Tony&Cheri · 02-08-2006

I think only chicas will understand this, but today, after agonizing for months, I finally got my hair cut in Mexico. For the last 28 years Sharon in Concord, California has cut my hair (don't do the math, please, lets just pretend I was REALLY young when I met her). Nobody else, just her. So, when I moved to Mexico, I put off getting my hair cut as long as possible.

Lets face it, I was afraid. VERY afraid. I finally couldn't put it off any longer. I had to do something to my hair. I was a day or two away from dreadlocks.

I was almost ready yesterday, but I chickened out. Today Tony asked if I wanted him to go with me. I was embarassed, but I said yes.

We headed out to Bleu on 10th Avenue, a couple of blocks north of Constituyentes, near the hotel. Wendy, age 26 (yes, Wendy wasn't even born yet when Sharon started cutting my hair), just happened to be available. I asked how long she had been cutting hair & explained how nervous I was and why. She put her hands on my head and said, "relax." I watched every move she made, and when she started to make little snippy movements in the middle of a strand, I freaked just a little.

She said don't worry, it will look good. Tony held my hand.

When it was over, she was right. It looked great.

The kind of haircut a young person gives.

(No offense, Sharon.) Tony loves it, and so do I.

I feel a little guilty liking it so much (sorry, Sharon), but relieved as hell that I don't look as bad as I feared. Whew. Tony thinks I'm crazy, but I think the girls out there will understand.

Cheri

xqqzme · 02-08-2006

Pictures...we want pictures...!!!!

fireinmn · 02-08-2006

Wow...I was feeling your pain as I read your story. I so hated when my hairdresser went on maternity leave - not once, but twice

At that time I was wearing very short hair, the kind that needed to be cute every 4 - 6 weeks.

BTW - a picture of the new do would be nice! It'll look so different in 2 weeks

CaroleLB · 02-08-2006

I completely understand. I broke up with my stylist and had to find a new one.

Ironically, I'll mess around with my own color but for cutting I was petrified to change.

cuffedlinks · 02-08-2006

Cheri...
I was reading this aloud to Ruthie and she WAS DYIN' !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony&Cheri

I think only chicas will understand this, .... Tony thinks I'm crazy, but I think the girls out there will understand.

Cheri

...AND she says...
"absolutely, absolutely, absolutely...."

jflattracker · 02-08-2006

I'm so glad it turned out good for you! I've had panic attacks getting my haircut! So I understand your anxiety!

Banzoomba · 02-08-2006

I agree need some pics

Donna · 02-08-2006

I feel your agony Cheri.I freaked out when my hairdresser divorced me for almost a year.

TAPPY · 02-08-2006

A good hairdresser is your best friend.
I do believe you have got to try a new one now and then.
But I ALWAYS go back and then I have to beg forgiveness.

What is the most you have ever paid for a hair cut and highlight ???
(This is the only thing hubby and I fight over when it comes to spending money)

Donna · 02-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAPPY

A good hairdresser is your best friend.
I do believe you have got to try a new one now and then.
But I ALWAYS go back and then I have to beg forgiveness.

What is the most you have ever paid for a hair cut and highlight ???
(This is the only thing hubby and I fight over when it comes to spending money)

I pay 210.00 for a cut and color.Tommy doesn't get it but I don't care.

TAPPY · 02-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donna

I pay 210.00 for a cut and color.Tommy doesn't get it but I don't care.

THANK YOU !!!!

I am going to print this out !!! This will make me look good !!!

I paid $150 for a cut with triple highlights (3 colors) ...I have to listen to Allen b*itch for days !!!

fireinmn · 02-08-2006

I pay $130 for a cut and highlights...hubby has no idea!

Banzoomba · 02-08-2006

I pay 10 bucks to the pretty Korean lady.....she is well worth the 5 dollar tip

Donna · 02-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAPPY

THANK YOU !!!!

I am going to print this out !!! This will make me look good !!!

I paid $150 for a cut with triple highlights (3 colors) ...I have to listen to Allen b*itch for days !!!

I b*tch for days about it as well.But the man has me trapped in fear of other hairdresser's.He got me when I was young(15) and has made sure I need him.He always tells me if I run off to Playa I will be flying him down and paying that for a cut and color.We have really been best friends since we were 11.I hate him!

**Mindbender** · 02-08-2006

We go to Bleu too.

No disasters yet. Although the señora had to go back once as they'd missed a whole section of her highlights! That was traumatic enough.

I'd go there just for the great head massage when you get your hair washed!

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Tony&Cheri livin' the dream Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,231	My first haircut in Playa...the trauma of it all I think only chicas will understand this, but today, after agonizing for months, I finally got my hair cut in Mexico. For the last 28 years Sharon in Concord, California has cut my hair (don't do the math, please, lets just pretend I was REALLY young when I met her). Nobody else, just her. So, when I moved to Mexico, I put off getting my hair cut as long as possible. Lets face it, I was afraid. VERY afraid. I finally couldn't put it off any longer. I had to do something to my hair. I was a day or two away from dreadlocks. I was almost ready yesterday, but I chickened out. Today Tony asked if I wanted him to go with me. I was embarassed, but I said yes. We headed out to Bleu on 10th Avenue, a couple of blocks north of Constituyentes, near the hotel. Wendy, age 26 (yes, Wendy wasn't even born yet when Sharon started cutting my hair), just happened to be available. I asked how long she had been cutting hair & explained how nervous I was and why. She put her hands on my head and said, "relax." I watched every move she made, and when she started to make little snippy movements in the middle of a strand, I freaked just a little. She said don't worry, it will look good. Tony held my hand. When it was over, she was right. It looked great. The kind of haircut a young person gives. (No offense, Sharon.) Tony loves it, and so do I. I feel a little guilty liking it so much (sorry, Sharon), but relieved as hell that I don't look as bad as I feared. Whew. Tony thinks I'm crazy, but I think the girls out there will understand. Cheri

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xqqzme añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas and St George Posts: 4,806	Pictures...we want pictures...!!!!

02-08-2006	#3 (permalink)
fireinmn añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,214	Wow...I was feeling your pain as I read your story. I so hated when my hairdresser went on maternity leave - not once, but twice At that time I was wearing very short hair, the kind that needed to be cute every 4 - 6 weeks. BTW - a picture of the new do would be nice! It'll look so different in 2 weeks

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CaroleLB Go Cougars! Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,965	I completely understand. I broke up with my stylist and had to find a new one. Ironically, I'll mess around with my own color but for cutting I was petrified to change.

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jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,504	I'm so glad it turned out good for you! I've had panic attacks getting my haircut! So I understand your anxiety!

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Banzoomba big sexy speedo guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 9,317	I agree need some pics

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Donna añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin,Tx. Posts: 3,318	I feel your agony Cheri.I freaked out when my hairdresser divorced me for almost a year.

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,128	A good hairdresser is your best friend. I do believe you have got to try a new one now and then. But I ALWAYS go back and then I have to beg forgiveness. What is the most you have ever paid for a hair cut and highlight ??? (This is the only thing hubby and I fight over when it comes to spending money)

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fireinmn añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,214	I pay $130 for a cut and highlights...hubby has no idea!

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Banzoomba big sexy speedo guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 9,317	I pay 10 bucks to the pretty Korean lady.....she is well worth the 5 dollar tip

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Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,134	We go to Bleu too. No disasters yet. Although the señora had to go back once as they'd missed a whole section of her highlights! That was traumatic enough. I'd go there just for the great head massage when you get your hair washed!

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