Grooming

[squeequeg]

I'm in need of 1) a haircut and 2) advice on said haircut.

I've had my hair the way it is for some time (shoulder-length, pulled back when it needs to be, not much else done with it), and I think I'd like to try something different. The trouble is, I can count the number of times I've had an actual change of hairstyle on the fingers of one hand, so I honestly don't know what I'd want it to look like.

Is it safe to go into a salon and just say "Any ideas?" Or am I likely to walk out with a monstrosity that'll take forever to grow out?

Should I wait until I actually know what I'd like and then get a really nice cut? Or will I just end up sticking with the current style (or lack thereof) out of inertia?

And does anyone have recommendations for salons in the Boston area? It's been CheapCuts for me for the last several years.

Comments

[rissymonster.livejournal.com]

Mohawk? Dyed purple?

Seriously, once you've got a trusted hairstylist reference, I don't see much wrong with asking them for ideas. Also, they'll usually have books with 100's of photo styles, so you might just plan to get there early and flip through for ideas.

[stealthmuffin.livejournal.com]

Or maybe I should go through all those fashion magazines at the gym.

I just know I don't want bangs again. I didn't like them then, I don't like them now.