I got a bad haircut last night. Not like the bad “Oh my god you have a bald spot” kind but just the kind that looks unnatural. I’ve had a few in my life but whenever I get one I always get the same few thoughts running through my head.

I don’t necessary see how hard it is to look at someone’s head of hair and see what kind of haircut they normally get. There are a standard set of lines to follow. It’s kind of like those color in the lines pictures except you don’t have to worry about color. Instead, focus on the whole 3 dimensional thing and texture.

How come I don’t realize how I’ve been butchered until I get home? I look at my hair the whole time they are cutting it yet I don’t really notice it until I’ve gone home and showered. Am I just not a perceptive person?

Sometimes I wonder if it’s my fault for not being too explicit about what I wanted. It’s hard to tell someone everything not to do but I think there should be some sort of checklist every stylist goes through. For example:

Q. “Would you like me to shave your head?”
A. “No thanks.”
Q. “Do you like to have your sideburns evenly cut?”
A. “I’m feeling spicey today, let’s do it!”

I’m being sarcastic if anyone can’t tell.

Maybe this is my cue to start seeing a real “barber” or stylist. I hate making appointments. I like convenience. Screw the system!