Hair-Raising

I don't have anything fun and fibery to show you tonight. I figured I should tell you that up-front.

In fact, I don't really have that much to say at all. The biggest news today? I called my hair salon to get an appointment for a haircut and found out that my stylist is no longer there. No idea where she went, so now I'm stuck trying to find another hair-dresser. Preferably one who knows how to handle curly hair. Too many of them don't, you know, which is why I was so pleased to find Jen a few years ago. Sigh.

The only "lead" I have for a good, local, curly-friendly stylist? The NaturallyCurly.com salon board. There's one salon in Randolph--just a few miles from here--that has a stylist with nine separate recommendations. I'm thinking I'll give them a call in the morning.

The worst part is that my hair badly needs coloring--the roots are about an inch long and looking rather . . . silvery. I had figured I'd wait until after I got my haircut because working the dye through long hair is challenging enough--an inch or two can really make a difference--but now? Well, I guess it will depend on how long it takes to get an appointment.

It's a shame we can't all look as naturally gorgeous as this fellow, huh?

Although, hair-wise, I guess I can't really complain, huh?

Hey--any Ravelry users out there who are Scorpios? I was thinking it would be fun to have a Scorpio Group (since there are groups for just about every thing else), but I need three people who are interested before I can set one up.

Comments

[Liz]

Me! Me! Me! Pick me! (November 3rd -- makes me a scorpio through and through). I'm Fidoknits there, too.

[pixie]

you need people interested to start a group in ravelry now?? Wow! I started one I didn't do anything special.. I'm not a scorpio though sorry :(

[Angie]

I'm a Scorpio, too. I'm purlingoaks at ravelry.

[Judy G.]

Oh, man. I can sympathize. My stylist went AWOL a few months ago, (see my blog Under Sask Skies for all the gory details) but he resurfaced after not too long. I gave him heck and now we have an understanding: as long as he's doing hair, I will be his client. (I don't know where I'll fit in if he quits to be a rock and roll drummer- maybe I can be a go-go dancer.)

I am a Scorpio, but not on Ravelry. It's still a bit of a mystery for me.

[Risa]

I totally hate when stylists go AWOL. Nothing worse than establishing a good relationship with one, they know you, you know them, you gel with the hair cut thing. Hard when they are gone! Good luck finding someone new.

[Bethe]

Count me in for a Scorpio group (Ravelry username is betheany)!

I can sympathize about the curly-hair hairdresser issues. It's so hard to find a good stylist that knows how to care for and cut curls.

[Kim]

Once I sign up for Ravelry I'll join the Scorpio group. Excellent idea. You might want to look into Lounge in Denville for a stylist. It's on the second floor next to Urban Muse Spa. Mina is very good and she has curly hair. Can't hurt to give them a call.

[Debby]

I hope you find someone you like -- Chris has curly hair too, and it's hard to find someone who knows how to cut a man's curly hair well. Like you, I'm nervous to try a new stylist. I don't want to go back to the old salon since I've moved, so I have an appt. with a new place, and my fingers are crossed they know how to cut fine hair without chopping it. :) Let us know how it turns out!

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

I hate the hair dressing thing. I actually haven't cut my hear since I was home last August for my grandma's funeral because I can't seem to find anyone I like here. I *think* this weekend I'm trying out my SIL's hairdresser because I must get at least a trim before the family wedding at the end of the month. *sigh* I'll cross my fingers for you if you'll do the same for me! :-)

[Singular Stitches]

Don't you hate that? Just when you find a stylist that really gets to know your hair, and, off they go. Bummer.

[Deborah]

Everytime I find a stylist who doesn't chop my hair to shreds that I love, always always always leaves. I knot how hard it is to find someone. Good luck with your search!

[JessaLu]

oh no! I don't know what I'd do if my stylist disappeared...I hope you can get an appointment soon - and that they're good...

[Paula]

Oh no. Good luck with finding a new stylist. I am currently fighting a couple of layers that are determined to curl up when I want them down.

[Chris]

Oh, I hate that! My stylist has been great about sending us all postcards as she changes salons...

[Lorette]

Ick. I hate trying to find a new stylist. Mine up and quit a few months ago without any notice. Fortunately the new one at the same salon turned out to be even better than she was. Good luck.

[Jenny]

November 9! jennysbelly on ravelry.