I hate to admit that I have a problem with hair dressers. I'm sorry if this offends anyone. The problem is I think they actually have fun making people get out of their comfort zone and push their "styles" on others. They get joy out of making us look "different". I am a little bitter and it's Sunday. I got my hair cut and colored on Friday and I still haven't gotten used to it. I'm dreading going to work tomorrow. (Not to mention that my cheeks are burnt from the chemicals.) My hair was highlighted blonde and now I am definitely a brunette (She called it Auburn... I call it purple.) I've been trying to figure out why this bugs me so much. This is what I came up with. I'm just happier with lighter hair. Light vs. Dark... Good vs. Evil... High vs. Low... Happy vs. Sad... Hot vs. Cold... Black vs. White... etc. Did I mention I am a little (a lot) bitter?
I don't like it! I like looking the same. I didn't agree to this change. I don't recognize myself when I look in the mirror. We are scheduled for our first family portrait on Friday. Is this Satan? This is just the start of the holiday season. We have many events planned between now and New Years. I am not due to get my hair done again until after the first of the year. What's a girl to do?
God and I had a meeting while I was on a run today. God said, "Angie, I thought you asked me to make you different?" He's right. I don't want to be the same Angie. I don't want to look in the mirror and see the old Angie. I want to be better than I was before. This has nothing to do with me. Maybe God wants me to have a little lesson in humility. Perhaps I didn't learn it the last several times I had hair disasters. Maybe He wants me out of my comfort zone. Maybe He wants me to focus on Him and not myself. I want people see Jesus... not Angie. I love my purple hair... It's all how you look at it.
I better smile...
I better smile...
Thank you, God for this lesson I didn't ask for.
I love you.
Angie
12 comments:
Being different in God's Eyes is a whole different matter.
HAIR is about how you feel about yourself. With the portrait and all, I'd march right in there and tell her you want to look like you again. She did talk you into it, so she should fix you back the way you feel good. Especially with the picture coming up--you want to love it, and you won't, trust me. You'll see auburn purple hair, and not your sweet family. And that's all I have to say about that. Except hang in there...love you! annie
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I agree with Annie - she can "fix" it. Why on earth do they do that? Interesting you mention this, as last week I had streaks done - getting mighty gray. So she put soft brown, blond and my own color. I stressed no red tones - guess what after assuring me it would be blond streak look.Go back, Ang or you'll hate your pics, like Annie said.
Oh, I hate it when that happens! And it always seems to happen when it's the Holidays are you have something big (like a portrait) coming up. What does your family and girlfriends think? It's important what you think and how you feel. Do what feels right to you.
Hugs!
Kat
we all want to fix your hair problem! a hairdresser highlighted my hair for my daughter's college graduation and it turned ORANGE but just on one side and it's not even the school colors...i wrote about it on one of my posts but can't remember what i thought except HELP ME and HAVE MERCY...i think she dyed it like six more times to get it right...that's not very encouraging but it worked almost sort of...it's humbling...humble yourself...so sorry this happened to sweet you!
Yes. i would go back and ask her to fix it back to the old color. That is you Angie and that is where you are happiest. Your hair and your heart are two different things. Be brave and go tell her. Of course thats easy for me to say. :)
Love,
Fran
Bummer! I keep my hair real short and I actually like the grey, so I don't have it colored. HOWEVER, if someone did my hair wrong, you better believe I would be back in the salon...sitting in her chair...til she made it right. And, if you don't trust her...go to the salon owner and get her to make it right. Do not accept this. Go today! Too many things in our lives happen and we can't fix them or make them better...this is one of those thing you CAN fix..so DO IT! GO!...Call her right now...Go on...
Glad we got to talk last night, which there was more I could do for ya. Be sure to let her know TODAY...that either she or someone else "needs" to fix your hair...and before the holiday!
Praying for you. But know that I love ya whether your hair is purple, orange or red!
We need to see a picture of your hair. I bet it looks fantastic! You always have such a good outlook on things.
Thank you SO MUCH for your prayers for my mom!! You are an amazing blogging friend and prayer warrior. They are much appreciated.
Oh, I feel for you. I am shallow and easily bothered when it comes to my hair. If you don't like it after 2 days, go back and ask her to change it, for no charge. And tell her what you want. Have her bring the color wheel thingy to you and help you. (can you tell I've been in your shoes?) :o)
Angie
I agree with all these posts that if you dont like it, go back and have her fix it. I'm praying for you!
Blessings in Christ--
I know what you mean about wanting to look the same- its that good ole' comfort zone, we hate getting pushed out of it. I am sure you look fabulous and beautiful- you could pull off pink if you wanted (now THAT would be different!)
Hope you are adjusting to you new- darker, look.
Love you!
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