Dear All, I have not had my hair cut for about a year, give or take.  It had been ear-length, with a prominent triangular wedge at the back.  I didn't cut it becAuse I couldn't afford to cut it.  It was just one of those discretionary expenses that I could let go of.  When it was medium-length, it frankly looked odd & bad.  But, now that it is past shoulder length, & I can wear it in a high ponytail, it looks great.  (When I brush it out at the end of the day, LOL, it still looks odd because of the wedge ....  I figure when it grows a few more inches, I can have a haircut (justified due to the length of time since my last one), & get rid of the wedge ....

Deb, I did almost the exact same thing. I had a short cut which needed to be trimmed every 6 weeks or so to look decent and I got tired of taking the time as well as paying for it so often. I quit going, let it grow out and keep it back in various ways. I trim the top myself and since I have a natural curl, no one can tell if it's not quite perfect.

I've been thinking of going in for a professional trim, but I like the way it is now and I'm afraid they'd mess it up. My daughter has a friend who trained as a beautician but couldn't continue because of allergies. I'm thinking I can pay her to do it the way I want.

Is there anyone you know who could trim or shape it for you for less than a salon would charge?  

Dear Pat, There is a beauty school right around the corner from my apt.  I still don't want even to pay that low price until my hair grows further, as, if I had them even out the wedge, then my hair would be too short for a high ponytail, & would look weird again.  I've waited long enough for my hair to look good again, & don't want to end that.

The beauty school costs only about $6 for a cut, & even I can afford that, but, as above, I don't want to cut it yet.

Thanks for your compassionate reply.

I understand what you mean. Mine has evolved into a sort of weird style, with the sides straight and the top and all the way down the back layered. I wouldn't dare go into a salon or a beauty school and ask them to maintain the style while they trimmed it! It works for me, though and doesn't look as weird as it sounds. Really.

It's not a matter of being able to afford it as much as not having to spend money when we don't need to. Six dollars is pretty inexpensive, though.  

 

 

I just donated my hair for the third time-to locks of love!  My baby had turned three months, and I was ready to donate before it started falling out.  So you can find places for a free haircut when you donate- that's kept my haircut prices way down for the past several years.  You need twelve inches to donate, two of my daughters have also-

Tracy 

Pat, I think this is one of those things that can be filed under frugal buffet mentality. It would just irritate me to have to spend $6 to cut my hair. I get free cuts from my Mom or daughter.

 

My kids 7 and 10 have only been to the hair dressers a few times. I get my son's with the clippers and just trim my daughters shoulder length hair.

Me, I haven't been to a hairdresser for a couple of years now. I can't see the back of my head so don't really care what it looks like. Hubby says it is fine so that's good enough for me.

Until two years ago I went for 11 years without a professional hair cut (my husband would trim the ends a few times a year when it was needed).  But then a friend of mine opened her own salon in her converted garage and I cut my waist length hair short.  I get a trim every other month and she charges me $10.  I just save $5 each month from my mad money to do this since my hair is now much easier to take care of and I like it better short.  My husband and son's keep their hair cut short and we do this at home with clippers. 

What a great idea! My toddler has curly hair and we don't cut it very often.  I cut mine every 8 -12 weeks and I cringe paying salon prices.  My hubby likes long hair.  I like shorter but maybe now is the time to let it grow the way he likes it, save some $$$ and have some fun.  When my hair is shorter I have to cut it or it is hard to manage. 

A quick hint:  Use baking soda with your shampoo once a week and it makes a great difference!!! A vinegar rinse is great too.,

 

DH hasn't shaved in over a year does that count? LOL!

I have my hair professionally permed and trimmed once a year, and make do trimming myself the rest of the time. If I worked fulltime again and cared what my hair looked like I might go back to every 6 or 8 wks...ah the good ol days before marriage and kids and no money.....................