[ SECRET POST #3651 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3651 ⌋

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Comments

Re: Cutting your own hair

[(Anonymous)]

I'm going to respectfully suggest that as a cosmetologist, I don't doubt your word, but that maybe to most non-cosmetologists, the less-than-professional result cutting your hair isn't really the huge tragedy that you seem to view it as.

Re: Cutting your own hair

[nonnymouscawitz]

I totally get that, believe me, but trust me when I say that cutting a ponytail to get a straight line actually is that big of a deal. Like 'up to a four inch difference in length from the back to the front' kind of a big deal depending on your hair.

EDIT to clarify: Also, while I actually do see some pretty horrible hair cuts that the people in question don't have a problem with (I have cut a mullet intentionally, worst day ever), particularly with home jobs, I am still being slightly over the top for effect and not 'no if you cut your hair at home I WILL LITERALLY DIE'

Re: Cutting your own hair

[(Anonymous)]

But you went full capslock even without knowing what technique OP was considering. I'm not sure exaggerating "for effect" is really helpful. Why not just be honest and more accurate about the possible repercussions?

Re: Cutting your own hair

[nonnymouscawitz]

I went full capslock on the ponytail technique saying please don't do this but elsewhere I left detailed instructions on the best way to cut your hair at home so I think I achieved 'honest and accurate' there.

As for why? Because honestly it's been a really long time since I was on FS and I'm tired and have an aggressive need for people to like me and I figured if I played up 'melodramatic overreaction' (from my perspective it was clear, so I thought everyone else knew too, so my fault but that was where I was coming from) it would look less like 'snooty hairstylist wants you to pay money' and more like 'professional who can goof around' and did I mention I am tired bcause I don't think I'm making sense even here.

Re: Cutting your own hair

[(Anonymous)]

Nope. Look at your very first comment to OP's original post:

"I am a cosmetologist and PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. PLEASE."

I don't mean to pick on you, honestly. But I think that if what you want is for people NOT to assume you're warning OP off purely because of your bias as a stylist, then deliberately exaggerating your reaction is not the most effective approach because it usually achieves the opposite.

Maybe it's me, but if I had a papercut, I'd side eye a doctor who went "OMG NOOOOOO YOU NEED TO CALL AN AMBULANCE RIGHT NOW. PLEASE. PLEASE DON'T ATTEMPT TO CLEAN AND BANDAGE THIS YOURSELF." I'd place more trust and credibility in a doctor who very sensibly advised me to clean it gently with a mild soap and water, then maybe some antibiotic ointment if I had any, then a band-aid.

Re: Cutting your own hair

[nonnymouscawitz]

That was the 'being melodramatic' capslock. It's also one line, and I immediately go on to say 'but actually I get why you would do this at home so here's what you should keep in mind' and then I gave not one but two seperate comments full of detailed advice.

I feel like papercut is kind of a vast oversimplification but I can't really think of a comparable medical thing.

" But I think that if what you want is for people NOT to assume you're warning OP off purely because of your bias as a stylist, then deliberately exaggerating your reaction is not the most effective approach because it usually achieves the opposite. "

I'm gonna blame that squarely on 'it seemed like a good idea at the time because I was tired.'

Re: Cutting your own hair

[diet_poison]

for not trying to pick on them you're doing a really good job

Re: Cutting your own hair

[(Anonymous)]

NAYRT - Maybe they shouldn't indulge in unnecessary hyperbole about how disastrous it is to cut your own hair while trying to use their position as stylist to establish a false sense of authority, then.

Not everyone can afford to go to a proper stylist for a haircut. It's not the end of the world if you have a relatively simple look in mind (such as straight and shoulder length, like the OP said) and want to give it a go at home. Will it look like you had it done in a salon? Probably not. But presumably OP isn't a dimwit and knows that already.

Re: Cutting your own hair

[(Anonymous)]

WE GET IT, YOU HATE CAPSLOCK

Re: Cutting your own hair

[nonnymouscawitz]

For like the four millionth time, I don't think OP is an idiot, which is why I gave then detailed instructions. I was tired and thought it would come across as funny.

It's absolutely fine to call me out on my bullshit but when I say "oops that wasn't what I was going for, you're right that looks bad sorry," it's time to let it go!

Re: Cutting your own hair

[diet_poison]

So are you still trying to claim that you weren't picking on nonnymouscawitz, here, or have you progressed to just trying to justify picking on them? Because you're still doing it and it's obnoxious. They didn't say anything that deserved the kind of hostility you're displaying.