Is It Really Time To Make a Change?
Talk about the old one-two punch. The news of the last two weeks started with the chant "time for change" at the Democratic convention. There was a small intermission that was filled with the terror that New Orleans could potentially face from hurricane Gustav. This was immediately followed by the Republican convention. A feeling of deja vu occurred as both John McCain and Sarah Palin also were chanting about the need for change.
As I was thinking about their call for change, I realized that I, too, am constantly asking people to consider making a change. I hope I am not sending a subliminal message that I think everyone needs a makeover. My call for change is not because I think you look terrible. I only suggest change to keep you aware of all your options. These changes do not have to be radical or extreme. In fact, what I usually suggest is a series of small changes to keep you looking your best.
I think that most people intuitively know when they need to make a change in their look. They just don't know what to do. Unfortunately, this can paralyze or slow down the change process. Here are some easy tips to keep you looking great and up to date.
1) The easiest way to figure out what you need to be your most beautiful is to ask your hairdresser for advice. If you are not satisfied with your hairdresser's advice, go to other salons for a consultation. It's always a bonus to have someone look at you with fresh eyes. Consultations are usually free and are a great way to stimulate change. Always be sure you understand your hairdresser's vision. The best way to do this is to bring pictures to your consultation. Photographs will prevent any miscommunication.
2) Going through a tough life moment is never time for a new look. I have had many women ask me for a radical new look when they suspect their mates are cheating or they are going through a break-up. I always do my best to slow down this change. It's best to make changes when you are not in an emotional state. Better you should treat yourself to a weekly salon blow dry or have your makeup professionally done.
3) Keep your eye out for great new looks. Watch movies and TV. Comb magazines and newspapers. Surf the web. You will be surprised by the fashion sense you will develop by keeping your eyes wide open.
4) Accept your hair's texture. Always be sure that your new hair style is compatible with your hair texture. Fine hair separates if it's too long and can break if it has to be constantly colored. Curly hair blown straight every day can begin to look dull.
5) Keep what you like, change what you don't. If your hair doesn't look great, change it. When you look at your hair, notice what you don't like. Is your hair too long? Is it doing nothing for you? Then it's time for a new haircut. Is your color faded and oxidized? Is it dull or over bleached from summer sun? Then it's time to color your hair.
Change is good only if it's a good change. A good change is one that makes you look better. Look in the mirror and decide if a change is right for you!
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I think that most people intuitively know when they need to make a change in their look. They just don't know what to do. Unfortunately, this can paralyze or slow down the change process. Here are some easy tips to keep you looking great and up to date.
1) The easiest way to figure out what you need to be your most beautiful is to ask your hairdresser for advice. If you are not satisfied with your hairdresser's advice, go to other salons for a consultation. It's always a bonus to have someone look at you with fresh eyes. Consultations are usually free and are a great way to stimulate change. Always be sure you understand your hairdresser's vision. The best way to do this is to bring pictures to your consultation. Photographs will prevent any miscommunication.
2) Going through a tough life moment is never time for a new look. I have had many women ask me for a radical new look when they suspect their mates are cheating or they are going through a break-up. I always do my best to slow down this change. It's best to make changes when you are not in an emotional state. Better you should treat yourself to a weekly salon blow dry or have your makeup professionally done.
3) Keep your eye out for great new looks. Watch movies and TV. Comb magazines and newspapers. Surf the web. You will be surprised by the fashion sense you will develop by keeping your eyes wide open.
4) Accept your hair's texture. Always be sure that your new hair style is compatible with your hair texture. Fine hair separates if it's too long and can break if it has to be constantly colored. Curly hair blown straight every day can begin to look dull.
5) Keep what you like, change what you don't. If your hair doesn't look great, change it. When you look at your hair, notice what you don't like. Is your hair too long? Is it doing nothing for you? Then it's time for a new haircut. Is your color faded and oxidized? Is it dull or over bleached from summer sun? Then it's time to color your hair.
Change is good only if it's a good change. A good change is one that makes you look better. Look in the mirror and decide if a change is right for you!
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I am begging, honestly, begging to be considered for a make-over. I was a hairdresser for 26 years and tried to make other people feel better about themselves, I've been a flight attendant for 5 years now and love my job but I have only had a professional haircut 3 times in my life and never had my makeup done by anyone.
I don't think I look hideous but I know I'm dated. Speaking of dated, I haven't been on a date in YEARS. I would just love to feel attractive enough to see someone do a double-take, even if it's with bifocals...
I will be 50 next June and I would just love to turn 50 feeling like I still have something to offer, even if it's just to myself.
Even if I don't hear back from you, I want to say that I love watching Hoda and Kathie Lee together.
Thank you,
Susan Witt
I UNDERSTAND HOW SUSAN FEELS. I AM, ALSO, A 60 YR OLD FORMER HAIRDRESSER WHO DOES HER OWN HAIR, AND DOES OTHERS FROM TIME TO TIME, AND WORKS FOR THE USPS AS WELL, SO I NEVER REALLY GET TIME TO DO FOR MYSELF. I AM ALWAYS TOO BUSY DOING FOR OTHERS WHO NEED ME IN BETWEEN TIME. MY YOUNGEST SON HAS A BRAIN TUMOR AND I TAKE HIM FROM TIME TO TIME TO HAVE TREATMENTS; MY OTHER HALF WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BLADDER CANCER LAST DECEMBER, BUT HAS BEEN FREE AND CLEAR SINCE THEN, BUT STILL NEEDS TO HAVE CHECKS EVERY 3 MONTHS; AND I KEEP MY 3 YR OLD GRANDSON EVERY OTHER WEEK. I NEED A TOTAL BODY MAKEOVER. LOL!
I love watching the ambush makeovers and although I am ok with the way I look I have many days where I would LOVE to amp up my look! I am a 38 year old woman and have 2 boys ages 13 and 7, have been married for 14 years and sometimes I would love to shock my husband so he wont be able to glance at another woman. A little unrealistic maybe but it never hurts to dream, would love a total body makeover, including a date with a trainer, ha ha. I will keep watching and cheering for the women you change for the better. Thank You! Tonya Ploeger
Why can't you find women to give advice to other women about hair? I find it mind boggling that we still seem to turn to gay white men to tell us how to look?
This is latent sexism to assume that a male would know how to make women look good versus other women. Please catch up with the times. This isn't the 80's is it? Women in our 20's and 30's (born in the 80's) turn to other women not gay men for fashion advice.