tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post424722338991815255..comments2023-11-02T09:01:46.960-04:00Comments on the laid.back buddhist: Highway RobberyJoannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631567501485214482noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-14553725107685021362007-09-29T05:24:00.000-04:002007-09-29T05:24:00.000-04:00Dan: I tend to what consistently works, yes. But a...Dan: I tend to what consistently works, yes. But after several years of making minor adjustments, the style's the same...yet really different. At least judging from old pictures, hah.<BR/><BR/>Rolando: Why, how generous! I'm flabbergasted...but first, you must let me experiment with your hair...perhaps a green mohawk? I think you'd be able to pull it off! LOLs!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631567501485214482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-73453117083172305022007-09-28T23:54:00.000-04:002007-09-28T23:54:00.000-04:00Come on let me cut it just once. I'll practice on...Come on let me cut it just once. I'll practice on Morgan. If you like it, then I'll cut yours free of charge :)Rolandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642951516035122957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-59238385412075660372007-09-28T00:32:00.000-04:002007-09-28T00:32:00.000-04:00I don’t know about a “permanent” stylist…what if I...<I>I don’t know about a “permanent” stylist…what if I wanted to try something new?</I><BR/><BR/>I've had the same hairstyle since the seventh grade. Why change now? It's versatile. Works if it's short. Works if it's long. If I changed my hairstyle, I'd have to have a new cartoon-me made.<BR/><BR/>Consistency, I say. Consistency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-81177071716583756612007-09-27T22:07:00.000-04:002007-09-27T22:07:00.000-04:00Morgan: Ahh, hahaha...old habits sure die hard, do...Morgan: Ahh, hahaha...old habits sure die hard, don't they? I always think that I can cut my hair with regular scissors (instead of using thinning scissors, which make it easier to control length and give my hair more shape)...but after many tries (and misses), I've now learned to <B>not</B> do any major cutting without using a thinning scissor, haha!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631567501485214482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-89354587624577551452007-09-27T21:57:00.000-04:002007-09-27T21:57:00.000-04:00Glad to know that I am not alone in giving myself ...Glad to know that I am not alone in giving myself haircuts...have been doing it since I was old enough to use a pair of scissors on my mothers makeup brushes, dolls, myself and anything else that looked like it needed a "trim". Needless to say at the age of thirty-three I still butcher my hair with the little "trims" I give myself. Each time proclaiming aloud..this is the last time I will f*uck up my hair like this....a month or two later...right back to square one....unfortunately I can't hide the terrible mistakes...just gotta let em grow out till the next round!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-63737753173271434052007-09-27T18:26:00.000-04:002007-09-27T18:26:00.000-04:00Chrissyjo: My goodness that’s a helluva lot of mon...Chrissyjo: My goodness that’s a helluva lot of money every 6 weeks, it’s cool that you found a hair stylist that you like going to, though! =) Hahaha, and yes…I’m a sucker for backrubs because growing up I learned how to give really good backrubs for other people (my elders).<BR/><BR/>Conan: Punk! I was about say that you were totally getting highway robbed over there, lols! Learning how to cut my own hair took a lot of practice and daring (the first few times, I was way too scared to do more than a few nips). I had to mess up a couple of haircuts to learn something, hah.<BR/><BR/>John: Hahaha, thanks!<BR/><BR/>Dailytri: LOL. I agree, having someone else wash your hair is really sensual in a relaxing way.<BR/><BR/>The All Seeing Eye: Yeah, I definitely need to make more trips home…but school gets so hectic that sometimes it’s really hard to pull away (even though I see that I need a lil’ home-charging, lol).Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631567501485214482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-56775191902531130242007-09-27T16:13:00.001-04:002007-09-27T16:13:00.001-04:00A trip home sure does recharge the batteries....A trip home sure does recharge the batteries....The All Seeing Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884129881401276371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-8522159971571769962007-09-27T16:13:00.000-04:002007-09-27T16:13:00.000-04:00I make haircuts an adventure, rarely seeing the sa...I make haircuts an adventure, rarely seeing the same stylist twice. Boutique salons that offer facial massages as part of the pre-hair cut get high marks from me. And having a female wash and cut my hair is a bit erotic. Guess that's why I don't mind paying $30 or more every six weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-46825192807910580052007-09-27T16:00:00.000-04:002007-09-27T16:00:00.000-04:00$15 including tip for me. And I really like my bar...$15 including tip for me. And I really like my barber. As for you, I think you look very pretty. Whatever you are doing is working well!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog!John A Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777330742400065045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-61609090747950201682007-09-27T12:07:00.000-04:002007-09-27T12:07:00.000-04:00oh my, it is exactly the same amount that you pay ...oh my, it is exactly the same amount that you pay to make your hair in malaysia... yurp, 60 for a dye or 12 for a guy's cut, only it is in RM not USD! haha. here people don't mind going to saloons because we simply don't know how to cut our own hair. my mom tried once on my hair and failed miserably. o also tried once on my own hair, alright let's just say it's traumatic. <BR/><BR/>but whoa, you can actually cut your own hair! haha. that's really cool to me lo :D it seemed like a doctor who can do a surgery to himself to me... hahaconan_cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752615306003343894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-9837423130265180372007-09-27T09:49:00.000-04:002007-09-27T09:49:00.000-04:0015 minute backrub? I would love to find a place li...15 minute backrub? I would love to find a place like that. I usually go to the cheaper places but I was finally persuaded to 'just try' this hair stylist and naturally, it looked the best it ever has. It ONLY costs me 110 bucks every 6 weeks, :( oh, the other things I could do with that money.ChrissyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105136080054487884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-69885147172095077942007-09-27T02:08:00.000-04:002007-09-27T02:08:00.000-04:00Miki: Ohh, so am I…but out of necessity, I learne...Miki: Ohh, so am I…but out of necessity, I learned to speak up to explain the unexplainable weirdness that is my hair. That is so smart, to wash your hair beforehand, I never thought of doing that. Then again, I must confess, there’s something really soothing about having someone else wash my hair, lols…I’m so weird *gulps*! BERRY BERRY GOOD! OMG, let’s go to Coldstone this weekend…after I make you and Vy those banana pancakes as a thank-you ;)<BR/><BR/>Dan: Try going to an Asian salon for your haircuts, then? I’ve encountered pretty opinionated hairstylists before, too…particularly in the 90’s where they loved to do this “poof!” thing with my hair and bangs. *shudders* I also got the “Oh, your hair is just damaged” from many of them to explain why my hair would curl, haha. I don’t know about a “permanent” stylist…what if I wanted to try something new? Not likely, but hypothetically speaking, I like to have options and leaving some things up to chance. At the very worst, it reaffirms that I should stick and stay with what works, lols!<BR/><BR/>Spiff: Hm, I think there’s just a totally different price range for female hair—it’s like a standard to charge more or something. I don’t mind getting a trim in Asia, there’s this place right outside my grandfather’s apartment in Taipei that gives your head a massage during the shampooing and 15-minute backrub before your haircut. My whole family is addicted to this service, haha.<BR/><BR/>Keeyit: Yeah, I generally just trim keeping the same layers. Every once in awhile, I change how I want my bangs to look (i.e. do I want fuller bangs that make me look very asian, lols). Right now, I’m going for a change and am maintaining longer bangs…for now, who knows, I might get fed up and cut ‘em short again!<BR/><BR/>Jo: I’ve noticed that coloring hair seems to be more expensive in all places. Plus, I don’t like putting so many chemicals in my hair, so my family does our own hair-dyes using less harmful alternatives, like henna hair-dyes.<BR/><BR/>Jon: HAHAHA. You’re such a tease.<BR/><BR/>Raqqash: lols, I sort of like that feeling of someone else’s hands running through my hair (I’m a sucker for someone else shampooing my head as well)…of course, it either has to be a hair-saloonist or someone I know, haha. Oh boy, our politicians for sure. Highway robbery can be applied to any situation that is befitting of the definition. <BR/><BR/>Kyla: Ooo! I’ve actually thought about that option before, haha! But ever since I got into the swing of cutting my own hair, it’s worked so I stuck with it. Funny thing is that because I’m so good with my own hair, my younger sister trusts me to cut <I>her</I> hair now. First time it happened she was soooo nervous—I swear, the entire time she was wiping sweaty palms and mumbling prayers under her breath while squeezing her eyes tight, tight, tight. LOL.<BR/><BR/>Suzie: My god, woman! Where do you live…the preferred hang-out for highway robbers? ;)<BR/><BR/>David: Aw, that’s nice. Male hair is easier to manage and trim. And if there was a huge mess-up, guys have the option of shaving it all off. I think the shortness (and constant trimming) makes guys’ hair grow faster. A bad haircut would take my hair <B>forever</B> to grow out!<BR/><BR/>Fruit Species: Props to ya! I think two mirrors would confuse me. I generally part my hair and cut the layers from the side (while hoping for the best, haha).<BR/><BR/>Deb: HAHA, nice metaphors…I like. Ah, us women spend too much money for beauty. Converting all that time into money and adding what’s spent on hair, I’m sure we all could put a down payment for a house or something. <BR/><BR/>Nessa: I prefer low-maintenance as well. The good thing about my hair is that since it’s thin, it dries pretty quickly. Straightening takes only 20 minutes for me. But most days, I just clip half of it up and let it air-dry. I’m so lazy, haha…!<BR/><BR/>Stealth: lols! I’m envious, a friend who knows how to cut hair professionally and while you get your hair done you can chit-chat like old friends because…you guys are! Sweetness.<BR/><BR/>Mike: Yeah, I don’t like all the chemicals that go into hair-dyes. Although a good alternative, even the natural brands have some harmful chemicals. Only henna is completely natural, which is why my family likes to use it. Either way (more natural hair-dyes or henna), I like how it changes as the weeks by because it fades nicely.<BR/><BR/>Cooper: Haha, yeah I remember feeling like I got more of my money’s worth if I waited long enough (if I could, haha) to cut 3-4” off. City haircuts are always so much more expensive! I remember it being the same way for cities in Asia. Definitely a hell of a lot cheaper when it’s DIY, but it took many trial-and-error experiences for me to get a hang of how my hair works, lols.<BR/><BR/>Cbenc12: Not looking for a drastic change per se, but a slightly new look does make me feel wonderful. I generally alternate between dyeing my hair reddish-brown and letting the roots grow out black…so when I finally re-dye the faded brown with something more red, people who don’t know me think it’s some BIG change when it’s really a color I’ve had since I started dyeing my hair in my senior year of high school.<BR/><BR/>Vy: *ahh, a-very naiice*Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631567501485214482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-78827692796350650612007-09-26T23:30:00.000-04:002007-09-26T23:30:00.000-04:00I don't do anything fancy to mine (obvi). Simple ...I don't do anything fancy to mine (obvi). Simple layering, occasional magic perm, and dye every few months. The best part of it is I get it done for freeee. *high five*<BR/><BR/>Getting it done in Asia for a mere $2,000 seems awfully tempting, not gonna lie. Alas, I think I'll drown in my own hairy mess before that opportunity arises.<BR/><BR/>So, you're part Mongolian, eh?mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733473435171904518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-4925390601660031582007-09-26T23:21:00.000-04:002007-09-26T23:21:00.000-04:00Get a new hair style.. dye it or something~ It alw...Get a new hair style.. dye it or something~ It always makes me happy to have new hair.. woman needs/deserves pampering sometimes, don't they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-80744597906768648572007-09-26T22:00:00.000-04:002007-09-26T22:00:00.000-04:00I've cut my own hair once or twice always with dis...I've cut my own hair once or twice always with disastrous results. Living in New York for four years one sees just how expensive haircuts can be though...yikes.<BR/><BR/>My hair goes fast but twice a year for a hair cut and I have to shake the piggy bank for that.<BR/>My hair is wavy though so it is easier to make a mistake and end up with some random middle of the head curl sticking almost straight upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-67316117691408566862007-09-26T21:51:00.000-04:002007-09-26T21:51:00.000-04:00I LOVE henna-ed hair :)I LOVE henna-ed hair :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-44720591404277305512007-09-26T21:13:00.000-04:002007-09-26T21:13:00.000-04:00Reading this post made me so happy that my best fr...Reading this post made me so happy that my best friend, a hairdresser, cuts my hair for free. If I had to do it myself, I would look like a cancer patient.Stealthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432247151896003689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-28910145612296657652007-09-26T18:51:00.000-04:002007-09-26T18:51:00.000-04:00Hi Joanne:)Nice post! I'm probably the 'lucky' few...Hi Joanne:)<BR/><BR/>Nice post! I'm probably the 'lucky' few having haircuts twice a year, at most!<BR/><BR/>Back then, (about 10 years ago) I used to have my hair done(wash/blow dry/style) every other day!:o but now, I just couldn't be bothered anymore! LOL <BR/><BR/>Have a great day Joanne:)Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500537159424425749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-24658476963942632702007-09-26T18:07:00.000-04:002007-09-26T18:07:00.000-04:00Okay, I am all over this one. My hair requires reg...Okay, I am all over this one. <BR/><BR/>My hair requires regular maintenance every two weeks($45), then if I want to have straight hair in the summer mostly it has to be relaxed ($75) and then touched up every six weeks($60), don't forget the two week fee in-between the six weeks. Hmmm what's that I need to have the ends cut? Add another $25 bucks. Oh those aren’t highlights? I need to cover those up? Okay how much is that color please? Hmmm $50 more dollars? <BR/><BR/>I wish I could walkout of a salon spending less than $75 buck and 4 hours of my time. But the gossip is so good and that's free. Why don’t I just keep my natural curls all they require is deep conditioning & cream rinse.<BR/><BR/>I think my stylist hold my hairstyle for hostage and I pay the ransom in vanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-57069743944319236732007-09-26T17:45:00.000-04:002007-09-26T17:45:00.000-04:00I'm still learning how to cut my own hair using a ...I'm still learning how to cut my own hair using a mirror :)<BR/>FruityFruityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790842752985165440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-76619242385571417242007-09-26T14:17:00.000-04:002007-09-26T14:17:00.000-04:00Luckily a few years ago I found someone who would ...Luckily a few years ago I found someone who would cut my hair the way I like it. I'm a wash and go gal but I like layers. I hated it when stylists would cut my hair and it would look all choppy. At one time, I...like you....used to cut my own hair. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-82905201873819212572007-09-26T13:49:00.000-04:002007-09-26T13:49:00.000-04:00I usually let old geezers cut my hair. They charge...I usually let old geezers cut my hair. They charge less and I want them to make some money. But these few years, I just trim my hair by myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-66023773295449920012007-09-26T11:50:00.000-04:002007-09-26T11:50:00.000-04:00you would not believe what I pay for a hair cut an...you would not believe what I pay for a hair cut and color..it is insane! $130 plus $20 tip....Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502906251326878541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-76817281799873956332007-09-26T10:58:00.000-04:002007-09-26T10:58:00.000-04:00Oh jo! = )Let me present my favourite option, we c...Oh jo! = )<BR/><BR/>Let me present my favourite option, we can call it #6: The Self Dying, Hair School Goer!<BR/>I dye my own hair once every two months ($13 every two months) and, as my haircut is just a layer trim, I go to a hair school to have it trimmed up. The cut costs $15 every three months and the kids are constantly monitered and by my being very specific and asking lots of questions I've never had a bad experience. In fact because they have to show their teacher what they're doing as they cut, mistakes that my previous hairdressed made constantly by rushing are totally bypassed.<BR/><BR/>But you definitely have to do some maneuvering to be "tended to" without feeling like you got mugged after it's all said and done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303151534936754319.post-56429265898439131032007-09-26T10:14:00.000-04:002007-09-26T10:14:00.000-04:00Eww..haircut. I always hated to have someone else'...Eww..haircut. I always hated to have someone else's hands in my hair, when I had it, that's it. ;) <BR/>Now I simply shave off the little that is left and, yes, I think women hairdressers are highway robbers. But be sure, our politicians are far worse ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com