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Sex God
Hello Kiss and all the other gorgeous folks in this thread.
There was a time that I could'nt go a week without changing my hair. Practically everything you can have done to your hair, I have had done. One of my bestest friends is a hairdresser and she has looked after it for years. At the moment it's long, dark and probably my best feature. I'm finding the older I get, the more I don't want to change it as I know that it is one of my nicest points.
For goodness sake though don't let me get to really late in life without cutting my long dark locks, as what could be more disappointing to someone following me down the road drooling over my glossy mane only to be confronted by the wicked witch of the west when she turns around
There was a time that I could'nt go a week without changing my hair. Practically everything you can have done to your hair, I have had done. One of my bestest friends is a hairdresser and she has looked after it for years. At the moment it's long, dark and probably my best feature. I'm finding the older I get, the more I don't want to change it as I know that it is one of my nicest points.
For goodness sake though don't let me get to really late in life without cutting my long dark locks, as what could be more disappointing to someone following me down the road drooling over my glossy mane only to be confronted by the wicked witch of the west when she turns around
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Ok so it’s Friday so don’t expect any really serious posting from me!
I was talking to a friend this week and she had taken the plunge and gone to the hairdressers to get her hair professionally dyed. Upon her return I asked her how it went and how she looked, she replied "I look like a gothic hedge!"
I was talking to Mrs Kiss about it last night, she said that her hair used to be her "Crowning glory" and her favourite feature but since she’s had chemotherapy and it all fell out she’s not so attached to it.
Well now I come to think of it my hair seems to be an emotional barometer. I grow it then cut it all off then grow it then cut it all off. I seem to drastically change my hair when there is some sort of upheavel in my life. Although I take care of and style my hair I'm not that vain about it as when you convert to Buddhism you 'seek refuge' and attend a special ceremony, part of that ceremony is having your head shaved.
Anyway this got me thinking… how important is your hair to you? Do you judge others by their hair? Have you suffered a hair disaster? How did you cope? What's it like to go bald?
Until 2 years ago my hair was my "crowning glory" I had it cut every 6 weeks, coloured professionally etc. Then our daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia and her waist length carrot coloured hair all fell out.
She took great delight in pulling it out in handfulls and tormenting us with it and my attitiude towards my own hair changed. I cut mine and it's generally been short and straight since (I'm usually crystal tipps lookalike) and I colour it all sorts of colours now.
I couldn't go shorter than chin length but my daughter taught me that looks/hair/whatever can be changed for a number of reasons and being precious over one thing isn't healthy.
She coped with the loss of her hair much better than and of us adults did .....
Cx
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Ok so it’s Friday so don’t expect any really serious posting from me!
I was talking to a friend this week and she had taken the plunge and gone to the hairdressers to get her hair professionally dyed. Upon her return I asked her how it went and how she looked, she replied "I look like a gothic hedge!"
I was talking to Mrs Kiss about it last night, she said that her hair used to be her "Crowning glory" and her favourite feature but since she’s had chemotherapy and it all fell out she’s not so attached to it.
Well now I come to think of it my hair seems to be an emotional barometer. I grow it then cut it all off then grow it then cut it all off. I seem to drastically change my hair when there is some sort of upheavel in my life. Although I take care of and style my hair I'm not that vain about it as when you convert to Buddhism you 'seek refuge' and attend a special ceremony, part of that ceremony is having your head shaved.
Anyway this got me thinking… how important is your hair to you? Do you judge others by their hair? Have you suffered a hair disaster? How did you cope? What's it like to go bald?
Until 2 years ago my hair was my "crowning glory" I had it cut every 6 weeks, coloured professionally etc. Then our daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia and her waist length carrot coloured hair all fell out.
She took great delight in pulling it out in handfulls and tormenting us with it and my attitiude towards my own hair changed. I cut mine and it's generally been short and straight since (I'm usually crystal tipps lookalike) and I colour it all sorts of colours now.
I couldn't go shorter than chin length but my daughter taught me that looks/hair/whatever can be changed for a number of reasons and being precious over one thing isn't healthy.
She coped with the loss of her hair much better than and of us adults did .....
Cx
I do remember a certain scottish goalie, Bryan Gunn, who cut all his hair off because his daughter was going through the same kind of treatment. Even at the time, it made the eyes of a big guy like me go a bit hazy. brings it all into perspective, I think...
Although purple isn't my colour it's growing on me, I have a huge amount of respect for those who have no choice in whether to have hair or not, a friend of a friend lost her hair through cancer and went out and bought face paints, painted her head with a different design every day. That's courage.
While I was away I say a bouncer who was bald appart from two eyes tattooed on the back of his head and shaved eye brows above them, I just wish I'd had the guts to ask him for a photo.
H.x
While I was away I say a bouncer who was bald appart from two eyes tattooed on the back of his head and shaved eye brows above them, I just wish I'd had the guts to ask him for a photo.
H.x
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Although purple isn't my colour it's growing on me, I have a huge amount of respect for those who have no choice in whether to have hair or not, a friend of a friend lost her hair through cancer and went out and bought face paints, painted her head with a different design every day. That's courage.
While I was away I say a bouncer who was bald appart from two eyes tattooed on the back of his head and shaved eye brows above them, I just wish I'd had the guts to ask him for a photo.
H.x
I've seen this too-had me in stitches!
Soooo cool!
Hi Kissy
my hair is pretty much one of the only things i really like about myself. i have had red streaks in it but so far have escaped the need to dye it unfortunately too many of the little shiny silver beggers are creaping in now and it will shortly be getting dyed, only my own colour though as i like my dark long hair.
admittedly as it is so long it takes me a good hour if i want to dry it straight as its naturally curly i tend to take the five mins to stick my head upside down and dry it or it gets shoved up out of the way so generally have bad hair days but tie it up lol
and whats wrong with being fairly goth like dont think i have been anything else for a long time
Earthy xx
my hair is pretty much one of the only things i really like about myself. i have had red streaks in it but so far have escaped the need to dye it unfortunately too many of the little shiny silver beggers are creaping in now and it will shortly be getting dyed, only my own colour though as i like my dark long hair.
admittedly as it is so long it takes me a good hour if i want to dry it straight as its naturally curly i tend to take the five mins to stick my head upside down and dry it or it gets shoved up out of the way so generally have bad hair days but tie it up lol
and whats wrong with being fairly goth like dont think i have been anything else for a long time
Earthy xx
Sex God
On the hair subject. Can you believe it folks. I have just walked out of the salon with a great cut and colour and I'm just feeling great.
The swinging club is next weekend (damn i feel so sexy TODAY) and for the first Saturday night in months we are STAYING IN!!!! Grrrrr
:roll:
pink x
The swinging club is next weekend (damn i feel so sexy TODAY) and for the first Saturday night in months we are STAYING IN!!!! Grrrrr
:roll: pink x
I find it really difficult to colour my hair because I'm a faded natural red head so many colours just don't suit me. I just have the odd blonde bits or added red bits once or twice a year to stop it looking so 'matt'
I have always wanted to be daring enough to cut all my hair off though :eeek:
From shoulder lenght to really flipping short. Don't think I would ever have the guts to do it because my ears stick out too much :lol2:
I would love to try wearing a wig but something really different to what I am used to, such as electric blue
Does anyone actually enjoy going to the hairdressers
I flipping hate it
I have always wanted to be daring enough to cut all my hair off though :eeek:
From shoulder lenght to really flipping short. Don't think I would ever have the guts to do it because my ears stick out too much :lol2:
I would love to try wearing a wig but something really different to what I am used to, such as electric blue
Does anyone actually enjoy going to the hairdressers
I flipping hate it I adore my hairdresser he is very cute and covered in tattoos and always puts loud industrial music on when I turn up and tells his assistants it's my fault and the customer is always right - he also fully understands my aesthetic and need for whatever haircut I have to be able to be disguised as a vaguely conservative cut for work that is easy to 'party-up'.
My hair is now short, by the way. It looks good. There is more grey than I thought but I actually quite like the look of it - not that that will stop me colouring it in the near future but I'll wait till I go clubbing... then I'll get all vain again and probably overdo the make-up as usual...
My hair is now short, by the way. It looks good. There is more grey than I thought but I actually quite like the look of it - not that that will stop me colouring it in the near future but I'll wait till I go clubbing... then I'll get all vain again and probably overdo the make-up as usual...
Sex God
I used to change my hair cut/colour on almost a weekly basis, and often grew it long only to then have it all cut off again and then repeat the cycle. I stopped that about 4 years ago and grew my hair again and kept it long for a while (my hair grows very fast) but then recently decided I wanted it short again,Sheddy was totally against the idea and I was also thinking of the fact that I'm on bridesmaids duty this summer and that it would be better to keep it long for that....
eventually I decided to bite the bullet and have it cut off.....my hairdressers face when I went in and told her was one of total excitment mixed with a bit of :twisted:
so I now have it in a short bob and I love it and even Sheddy admits that it does look good.....
but as for the question.....the main thing that terrifies me about having an illness such as cancer is the fact that I would lose my hair.....to me I think I worry that it would take away my femaninity. Shallow I know but the truth.
As for Dawns question........I hate going to the hairdressers and sitting there for half a day in my time off looking in a mirror whilst I look totally ridiculas..........
eventually I decided to bite the bullet and have it cut off.....my hairdressers face when I went in and told her was one of total excitment mixed with a bit of :twisted:
so I now have it in a short bob and I love it and even Sheddy admits that it does look good.....
but as for the question.....the main thing that terrifies me about having an illness such as cancer is the fact that I would lose my hair.....to me I think I worry that it would take away my femaninity. Shallow I know but the truth.
As for Dawns question........I hate going to the hairdressers and sitting there for half a day in my time off looking in a mirror whilst I look totally ridiculas..........
Sex God
I LOVE going to the hairdressers, the peace and quiet (OK there's a loud music playing and lots of activity) but it's a blessed kind of peace for me. It's my time. Me the woman. Not me the wife, mother and washer upper....
Saturday was 2 hours - bliss, lying in the massaging chairs, the junior who washed my hair was a young boy (larger heavier hands so they give a better head massage)and SO polite (I told the management as I always believe in commending excellent customer service).
They nearly made me wait 45 min between my colour and cut and I was ecstatic I'd have to spend more time there chilling (I took my book!) but down to their bloody brilltant customer service they managed to do my cut straight away DAMN!
As you can tell I love the hairdessers.
pink x
Poshkate, i have a short bob too with heavier colours this time :color: for the deep winter light
Saturday was 2 hours - bliss, lying in the massaging chairs, the junior who washed my hair was a young boy (larger heavier hands so they give a better head massage)and SO polite (I told the management as I always believe in commending excellent customer service).
They nearly made me wait 45 min between my colour and cut and I was ecstatic I'd have to spend more time there chilling (I took my book!) but down to their bloody brilltant customer service they managed to do my cut straight away DAMN!
As you can tell I love the hairdessers.
pink x
Poshkate, i have a short bob too with heavier colours this time :color: for the deep winter light
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but as for the question.....the main thing that terrifies me about having an illness such as cancer is the fact that I would lose my hair.....to me I think I worry that it would take away my femaninity. Shallow I know but the truth.
Actually it is not a fact that chemo makes your hair drop out - it depends on the cancer location, grade and stage, along with the type of chemo required.
I hope this alleviates some of your fears.
My chemo didn’t make my hair drop out – I thought it would but once I got to talking to Dr Oncology, I was told the hair loss was unlikely for the type of chemo I would be having, but there was a small chance it might.
My mother was told from the off that her hair wouldn't fall out at all.
My hair did seem to thin a little – but as it is so thick anyway, no one really noticed.
Strange as it may seem – I found it a pleasant distraction to go and buy some wigs (just in case). I didn’t buy them all the same or similar to my own hair – I picked various styles so I could enjoy the change.
When face with the possibility of having no hair for a few months and the alternatives – I for one was not that fussed about the hair. The only thing that I found worrying about it was that people would then put two and two together and twig I was having chemo.
For many years I had long hair – now I like it short. I can change the colour easily, spend less money on shampoo and conditioner and best of all… even on a bad hair day morning when it just has to be washed, I have it washed, dried, styled and ready to go in 5 minutes. I so do not miss needing half an hour to dry it.
My mother was told from the off that her hair wouldn't fall out at all.
My hair did seem to thin a little – but as it is so thick anyway, no one really noticed.
Strange as it may seem – I found it a pleasant distraction to go and buy some wigs (just in case). I didn’t buy them all the same or similar to my own hair – I picked various styles so I could enjoy the change.
When face with the possibility of having no hair for a few months and the alternatives – I for one was not that fussed about the hair. The only thing that I found worrying about it was that people would then put two and two together and twig I was having chemo.
For many years I had long hair – now I like it short. I can change the colour easily, spend less money on shampoo and conditioner and best of all… even on a bad hair day morning when it just has to be washed, I have it washed, dried, styled and ready to go in 5 minutes. I so do not miss needing half an hour to dry it.
oooooooo so you got it done then.. fab!.. Have you got a pic of the new 'do'??
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I adore my hairdresser he is very cute and covered in tattoos and always puts loud industrial music on when I turn up and tells his assistants it's my fault and the customer is always right - he also fully understands my aesthetic and need for whatever haircut I have to be able to be disguised as a vaguely conservative cut for work that is easy to 'party-up'.
My hair is now short, by the way. It looks good. There is more grey than I thought but I actually quite like the look of it - not that that will stop me colouring it in the near future but I'll wait till I go clubbing... then I'll get all vain again and probably overdo the make-up as usual...
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I LOVE going to the hairdressers, the peace and quiet (OK there's a loud music playing and lots of activity) but it's a blessed kind of peace for me. It's my time. Me the woman. Not me the wife, mother and washer upper....
Saturday was 2 hours - bliss, lying in the massaging chairs, the junior who washed my hair was a young boy (larger heavier hands so they give a better head massage)and SO polite (I told the management as I always believe in commending excellent customer service).
They nearly made me wait 45 min between my colour and cut and I was ecstatic I'd have to spend more time there chilling (I took my book!) but down to their bloody brilltant customer service they managed to do my cut straight away DAMN!
As you can tell I love the hairdessers.
pink x
Poshkate, i have a short bob too with heavier colours this time :color: for the deep winter light
:thumbup: :happy: I'm 100% with you on the whole relaxation theme
what a great thread. i think our hair is more important to us that we give it credit for - its a statement of who we are.
mine has always been short and very short. i have tried on countless occassions to grow it no no avail and lots of bitter disappointment. i have always hated going to the hairdresers.
i have now realised how i am attached to my hair - its part of my femininity.
over the past two years i have increasingly accepted my feminine part of me and -hey presto - been able to grow my hair. it's now beautifully wavy, shoulder length hair which is very feminine.
i've also found that it adds to my sexual pleasure cos i love having it pulled (but thats another story for aother day!!!).
i now LOVE my hair and going to the hairdressers
i'm seeing how long i can get it :grin
curvy xx
mine has always been short and very short. i have tried on countless occassions to grow it no no avail and lots of bitter disappointment. i have always hated going to the hairdresers.
i have now realised how i am attached to my hair - its part of my femininity.
over the past two years i have increasingly accepted my feminine part of me and -hey presto - been able to grow my hair. it's now beautifully wavy, shoulder length hair which is very feminine.
i've also found that it adds to my sexual pleasure cos i love having it pulled (but thats another story for aother day!!!).
i now LOVE my hair and going to the hairdressers
i'm seeing how long i can get it :grin
curvy xx
Sexpert
Long (beyond bum), short (skinhead) and everything in between. Dreads, blond, highlighted, green, blue, spikey ... with facial hair, without, with pubic hair, without....even the eyebrows have failed to escape the massacre.
Usually associated with emotional upheaval, or major circumstance changes.... I suppose you could say I have a similar issue!
That said, in the words of India Arie, "I am not my hair"....
Usually associated with emotional upheaval, or major circumstance changes.... I suppose you could say I have a similar issue!
That said, in the words of India Arie, "I am not my hair"....
Sex God
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but as for the question.....the main thing that terrifies me about having an illness such as cancer is the fact that I would lose my hair.....to me I think I worry that it would take away my femaninity. Shallow I know but the truth.
Actually it is not a fact that chemo makes your hair drop out - it depends on the cancer location, grade and stage, along with the type of chemo required.
I hope this alleviates some of your fears.
sorry .......i wasn't aware that chemo did'nt always result in hair loss. I really don't know much about this subject apart from what i said.....sorry if you are upset by what I said but I was just stating my thoughts and fellings at the time......... :cry:
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I find it really difficult to colour my hair because I'm a faded natural red head so many colours just don't suit me. I just have the odd blonde bits or added red bits once or twice a year to stop it looking so 'matt'
I have always wanted to be daring enough to cut all my hair off though :eeek:
From shoulder lenght to really flipping short. Don't think I would ever have the guts to do it because my ears stick out too much :lol2:
I would love to try wearing a wig but something really different to what I am used to, such as electric blue
Does anyone actually enjoy going to the hairdressers
I can so relate to what you said Dawnie. I dread going to the hairdressers.... I always end up in tears so gave up a long time ago!! The last time I went was in 1997 and the woman made such a mess of it I had to go to another hairdressers to have it cut again!
I gave up dying my hair back in the late eighties..... I'd love to be adventurous and do *something* but hairdressers scare me more than the dentist!
An my ears...... no way will I have it cut too short! :? :?
When I get fed up of it I chop the lot off myself to a lenght I feel ok with! Im getting to that stage again.... normally I can get away with it as its wavy and not everyone would notice that badly cut hair! If its goes horribly wrong, I shall stay in hiding until it grows again. I could be gone some time...........
Kate, I think a lot of peoples first thoughts about chemo is hair loss, very natural feelings to have
. All depends on a number of factors, like the type of drug and side effects, the dose, past drug treatment and individual sensitivy etc My Mum's hair (on her head) became very fine yet she lost all her body hair including her eyebrows, my ex lost all his hair totally. Yet, my Mum had/has a more agressive cancer/s and drug treatment/s, she should have lost it all going by the drug/s she took.
xanaisx
Casanova
I suffer from psoriasis of the scalp and also from very fine hair that is thinning mainly on top :shock: These conditions limit what i can do with my hair and how i choose to wear it. I have suffered with the psoriasis since i was 14 but as i have got older it has got worse. There may come a time that i can no longer hide my thinning locks with cut,colours and styles, and to be honest im not looking forward to it one bit :scared: but i am sure i will deal with it if the time comes and will proberly opt for wigs.
Up until 2yrs ago i had long hair but due to the reasons above and a mid life crisis i now keep it at or above shoulder height,and much prefer it.
I have a love hate relationship with hairdressers..i love the head massage and the way your hair feels and shines when you leave
. Then i nearly always hate the style and quite often dont come out with the colours i picked or wanted :cry: . I have been known to go straight from one hairdressers into another one to get my hair cut again because i hated it so much 
I have since learnt to go home,wash and play around drying it for a few days before going and getting it re-cut if i realy hate it.
Nicky
Up until 2yrs ago i had long hair but due to the reasons above and a mid life crisis
i now keep it at or above shoulder height,and much prefer it.I have a love hate relationship with hairdressers..i love the head massage and the way your hair feels and shines when you leave
. Then i nearly always hate the style and quite often dont come out with the colours i picked or wanted :cry: . I have been known to go straight from one hairdressers into another one to get my hair cut again because i hated it so much I have since learnt to go home,wash and play around drying it for a few days before going and getting it re-cut if i realy hate it.Nicky
