The other day I was at the salon getting my hair colored (yes, I am a natural redhead…no, it’s not natural anymore!) and it struck me…Does anyone else hate staring into a mirror while your hair is all gucky with color or wet and looking like a mess while it is being cut or blown dry? I find that every appointment is a huge test of the strength of my self-esteem! Is it just me?
As I get older, lighting matters hugely as well. If the lighting is harsh and comes exclusively from overhead instead of being soft and flattering (my personal preference!), every line and droop is magnified about a thousand fold (or so it seems). I try to wait until I get home to take more than a quick peek at my hair, but it’s hard to ignore mirrors on every wall as I sit there for a couple of hours. I am always so happy to leave!
I know the stylists need the mirrors to work their magic, but there has to be a better way! Or, maybe I could just wear a blindfold. Just my beauty musings for today.
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What an insightful observation. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is thinking this while I’m sitting at the salon! My salon has large floor-to-ceiling windows on the front and is in a Mall! Add to that, it’s next door to my office and sometimes co-workers (including men) come in while I am gunked up with hair color. Yes, it’s a test of strength every time!
Oh, yay, I’m not alone. Today I ran into an image consultant friend of mine who I sometimes see at the salon and we were commiserating as well. You would think that salons would want us to feel fabulous…well, you would think that about store dressing rooms, too. Maybe in another life I will be a lighting expert! Thank you for sharing.