Appointment #2

 Today was the second hair appointment with Jill.  I was apprehensive since the first haircut seemed ok at the beginning, but it just wasn't working too well after the first two weeks. I was not happy.

But I went in with an open mind.   My intentions to check with Brandi  since Lindsey is still out for my formula for color didn't work out.  The holidays, then the trip to Tennessee, got in the way and I just don't like talking to Brandi much either.  I like her, but she tends to be a little abrupt with me when I ask questions.  So.... we were going to 'wing it.'

Jill mixed up color and highlights and worked on my hair, chatting all the time.  I processed, then she washed it out and moved to the next step, cutting it.  I had shown her another picture and she was more eager to follow that one.    She asked questions as she worked, and finally she was done.

Well, I wasn't...because there were some places where I KNEW would be too long by next week if not trimmed more. She followed my suggestions, trimmed more off, re-styled, asked me again, trimmed more.  Finally I was satisfied and she was happy that I was....(I hope I wasn't being too difficult) and I was ready to pay and leave.

Hilary had warned me that her prices were higher than what Lindsey charged.  However, the price for the C and C/H was a little lower than what Lindsey had been charging me, but when I added in a tip it was the same. $85.  Of course there was no waxing, like Lindsey always did, so I missed out on that, but overall, I felt good about the cost.  Plus there was not the gas expense nor the time of travel, an hour each way.

Home again and upstairs I went to re-wash and blow dry.  I do like the color and the highlights.  The bangs were a little too long still, so I trimmed those off a little and will probably do more when I wash my hair again tomorrow.  Otherwise I like it. 

Gary liked it too...but he always says "It's just hair.  It will grow back (or out)."

I feel a little guilty about going somewhere else.  Lindsey has pulled me out of several times when I haven't been happy with my stylist.  She knows me and knows my hair and what I like and what I don't like.  I can ask her questions and get her advice.  But with the babies now....I am not sure when she will be back in the shop, how often she will be working, and how my schedule will jive with hers.

I am sure (fairly) that I will make a trip or two north for special treatment.  But for now Jill has a new client.  

And I have to say...it was nice to leave the house at 8:40, arrive at the shop at 8:55, then be home  at 11 after a 15 minutes drive back.  Plus I didn't feel guilty about not calling someone or stopping somewhere while I was in Pulaski County.  

Perks.  And a smile on my face plus great-looking hair!  Can't beat that!