Heard Over Coffee

Some people get a hair cut every week regardless of how much growth there is. I must admit that I get busy with other things and postpone getting to the hair stylist. It is not that I need a "stylist" but barber shops are pretty much a thing of the past. Yes, there are a few still around, but mostly, people go the sytlist. I clarify that so people don't think I am into foo-foo over getting my hair cut. But I have become less concerned over how I want my hair cut. Not that I am not particular, because I used to be. I have just become used to the fact that it does not matter what you want, they are going to do it differently anyway.

So today was the day I made time to get my hair cut. Let me preface this with a couple of statements. One is that male pattern baldness has taken a firm hold on my head. There is no part, nor cowlick or any other consideration to creating a separation of sides on the top of my head. The second statement is that I try to find humor in this situation, otherwise a person would get worked up on something you cannot do anything about. While some people will state that I was being rude, such was not the case. My stylist had a great sense of humor and did not take any of my comments as offensive. So if you are one of those people who sees offense in everything people say, stop reading now.

I walked into the facility and signed in. During the sign in, I was asked if I have a preference in stylists. I responded that I would  prefer the same person that did my hair last time, and to my good fortune, she was on duty, busy with a customer. So I sat down to wait my turn. Another stylist finished with their customer, and after taking their money, looked at the list. Speaking to the lady next to me, she asked if she was ready. The lady responded that she was waiting for stylist X. Lo and behold, that was the same person I was waiting for. So I went back up to the desk and told the young lady that I was not that particular and I would change my request to the next available. She verified that I was sure about this, and after answering in the affirmative, told me to follow her.

This stylist was very personable, but also was the shortest stylist on duty this day. When I sat down, she commented on the fact that she did not realize how tall I was until I sat down. I have been blessed with a long torso, unlike some people that have longer legs than torso. So when I sit down, I sit rather tall in the chair. The next thing she asked was how I wanted my hair cut. I responded "Since you are the shortest person on duty, just cut what you can reach."  Fortunately, she took my joke well and was not offended.

I told her that the reason I changed my mind on waiting for my stylist of choice was the fact that the woman waiting had too much gray hair for me to wait. Because everyone knows if a woman goes into the stylist with gray hair, she is definitely NOT walking out with gray hair.

Before she started, I told her that I was considering changing the part of my hair to the other side. I asked her if she thought I would have a problem doing that. As previously mentioned, I do not have any hair on top to part anymore. She takes a minute and tells me that she does not think it will be a problem.

After telling her what I preferred, she was about to start, but had one more question. She asked if I wanted the back squared or rounded. I replied that since I could not see it, it did not matter to me. So she started to work. She spent quite a bit of time on one side of my head. By and by, she stopped and asked me "Is this too short?" Usually, people ask is this short enough, but she did not ask it that way. So I asked her if she could put some back. Of not was the answer, and I replied back that it was okay then. So she starts on the other side.

It was not long before she was finished, and as the stylists so often ask, she said "How is that?"  I looked in the mirror and told her that I guess I can wear a hat. She laughed and told me that I cannot wear a hat over her haircut.

All in all, it was a good day. I got a very good haircut and had a good laugh WITH another human being. For those who would criticize as me being rude, I have one more thing to add. The problem probably lies with you taking too much too seriously. People need to laugh more. Life is not all a bowl of cherries and anything we can find to laugh about today, we should.

Well, until next time, keep your beans fresh

Cuppa Joe