Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch

StressedMess · Mar 04, 2017, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Crocus

The view from my desk at home. (20 seconds earlier the one on the right was washing the other one's head, but she stopped when I picked up the camera.)

Aw! They are gorgeous Crocus! I'm glad to see you on the couch, robot!!

StressedMess · Mar 04, 2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Question about haircuts, since I really need one. The past few times I've had a salon cut (with a stylist I know and like), I've ended up having a panic attack. I just feel...trapped. Like I couldn't just leave in the middle of the cut (which is why I could never get color in a salon--then I'm trapped there for hours!). From reading some stuff online, I think it may actually be related to my neck being hyperextended from washing my hair in the sink. Since my neck hurting like that and feeling a little dizzy from that seems to trigger a panic attack. (And now that I read an article about people having strokes from that--even more prone to panic!)

I know some places like Hair Cuttery won't necessarily require you to wash your hair (at least they don't with my daughter). I'm wondering if there are any salons that would let me do that? (I also often have allergic reactions to the shampoo/conditioner, so that doesn't help matters either!) Like could I explain to them beforehand, and maybe show up with my hair wet if necessary? Or would that be entirely too weird to ask?

Maybe instead of saying it's due to panic, I could say I have a neck injury and can't lean back in the sink...I mean, there must be some people who have neck problems/injuries and can't wash their hair in those little sinks, and I presume they can still get professional haircuts...right?

Yes, I go in with clean (sometimes still wet) hair and decline the shampoo every time. I don't even say why.

Mar 04, 2017, 09:58 AM

I had my hair really short for 15 years. 2 years ago, I started growing out the top a bit for a wedding I was in and after that wedding I just never went back to get a hair cut. So, fast forward 2 years later and my hair was a bit past my shoulders, but so stringy and uneven, so I went to the salon and got it cut into a bob, but I HATE having to actually style it everyday. So I have 2 choices..cut it off or let it grow..but I think I'm just gonna let it grow because I like being able to just tie my hair back and not have to do anything with it.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 04, 2017, 10:04 AM

Thanks for all the haircut advice! I'm not sure why it never occurred to me that I could just say "I washed it earlier, so you don't need to wash it." And if they want to wet it in the sink, I could say I have a neck injury. Or, skipping a step, "I have a neck injury and can't use the sinks, so I washed it this morning." Not having them wash it also minimizes my time there. Perhaps I could skip the blow dry too! Might be time for me to book a hair appointment...

LonesomeTonight · Mar 04, 2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Crocus

The view from my desk at home. (20 seconds earlier the one on the right was washing the other one's head, but she stopped when I picked up the camera.)

Too cute!!!

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 10:42 AM

I have really long hair
I've dyed the tips before
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$

I can't dye it unnatural colors anymore bc of my job

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 10:43 AM

Well my procedural coding class is over and I made an A in it

Demunie · Mar 04, 2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

Well my procedural coding class is over and I made an A in it

Wuhu! Congrats

And I love your hair

StressedMess · Mar 04, 2017, 10:47 AM

JD fantastic! And I share your love for unnatural colors and the employer ban. I love the green!

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

JD fantastic! And I share your love for unnatural colors and the employer ban. I love the green!

yrah i really liked the green/blue. it was wet in that pic so it looks stringy. i did all of that myself

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 11:21 AM

"You know, it's funny; when you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."

Elio · 11:58 AM

I appreciate all the sharing, I'm glad I've been able to see some faces to go with names. I don't have a hair story though, I keep my short.

growlycat · Mar 04, 2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

I have really long hair
I've dyed the tips before
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$
$Couch 132 - The Refractable Couch$

I can't dye it unnatural colors anymore bc of my job

Love this!!!!

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 11:36 AM

I feel like I am the baby on here

I'll be 30 in 1 month

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 11:36 AM

That wasn't meant to be offensive to anyone. Sorry if I came out that way.... =/

growlycat · Mar 04, 2017, 11:37 AM

And a big congrats on your A junkDNA!!!

Elio · Mar 04, 2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

That wasn't meant to be offensive to anyone. Sorry if I came out that way.... =/

No offense from me. Enjoy your youth, you'll miss those knees when you get older. Or in my case, hips.

Mar 04, 2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

Well my procedural coding class is over and I made an A in it

that's awesome!! way to go!

And I love the hair colors, i've never been brave enough to do something like that with mine and now i'm too old to i think

junkDNA · Mar 04, 2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by artemis-within

that's awesome!! way to go!

And I love the hair colors, i've never been brave enough to do something like that with mine and now i'm too old to i think

Ur never too old for blue hair

Mar 04, 2017, 11:42 AM

Hi Elio! Nice to "see" you! I love it too when people share pics. Great to put a face to a screen name!

growlycat · Mar 04, 2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Question about haircuts, since I really need one. The past few times I've had a salon cut (with a stylist I know and like), I've ended up having a panic attack. I just feel...trapped. Like I couldn't just leave in the middle of the cut (which is why I could never get color in a salon--then I'm trapped there for hours!). From reading some stuff online, I think it may actually be related to my neck being hyperextended from washing my hair in the sink. Since my neck hurting like that and feeling a little dizzy from that seems to trigger a panic attack. (And now that I read an article about people having strokes from that--even more prone to panic!)

I know some places like Hair Cuttery won't necessarily require you to wash your hair (at least they don't with my daughter). I'm wondering if there are any salons that would let me do that? (I also often have allergic reactions to the shampoo/conditioner, so that doesn't help matters either!) Like could I explain to them beforehand, and maybe show up with my hair wet if necessary? Or would that be entirely too weird to ask?

Maybe instead of saying it's due to panic, I could say I have a neck injury and can't lean back in the sink...I mean, there must be some people who have neck problems/injuries and can't wash their hair in those little sinks, and I presume they can still get professional haircuts...right?

When I am in a hurry I request that they do not wash my hair if I am just getting a cut. Not weird to ask!!!

Mar 04, 2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

That wasn't meant to be offensive to anyone. Sorry if I came out that way.... =/

No offense taken here. I'll be 38 next week and I can tell you, I like getting older. I don't want to go back to 20's or early 30's. I rather just keep moving on.