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Ilsa

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13. I've learned how to do some simple, tasteful

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Feb 21, 2025, 01:58 PM

Feb 2025

up-dos on myself. I've found it to be easier than keeping certain short and medium styles off my face and neck in the summer or if I'm working with my hands. I have a "slap bracelet" hair implement for buns; I can french braid and tuck the end up; and I can do a couple of different chignons. Takes me less than five minutes, usually. Anyway, my stylist simply needs to cut straight across the back when it gets too long to be manageable.

I offer my condolences for the loss of your long-time friend.

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My wonderful hairdresser dropped dead a few days ago. His life partner called me with the terrible news. [View all] CTyankee Feb 2025 OP

I am so sorry for your hairdresser and his family and clients--including you. May his memories be a blessing to all of debm55 Feb 2025 #1

Thanks, deb. I felt I had to console his partner but he seemed to be handling it well. I guess, who knows? CTyankee Feb 2025 #3

I am sorry to hear this, it is hard to find a hairdresser who is a friend. peacebuzzard Feb 2025 #2

I'm going to entrust my hair with one of the two women in the shop. I"ll feel more at home and the shop is close to home CTyankee Feb 2025 #5

so sorry; this will require lots of processing time peacebuzzard Feb 2025 #7

I am sorry for the loss of your stylist and friend. Laffy Kat Feb 2025 #4

I'll find out when I go by his shop tomorrow or the next day. CTyankee Feb 2025 #6

Your Hairdresser... Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #8

i usually got a short do to do for a year. then i got fed up washing it daily + gave myself a trim pre covid. pansypoo53219 Feb 2025 #9

I don't have your confidence. I would make a mess! CTyankee Feb 2025 #10

i am an art school grad. but my hair doesn't look uneven, even tho i was half-assed the 1st time. pansypoo53219 Feb 2025 #11

I wouldn't even try that! There's no "undo" button! CTyankee Feb 2025 #12

I've learned how to do some simple, tasteful Ilsa Feb 2025 #13

Thank you Ilsa. I know Frank's shop has other stylists so I plan to visit the salon tomorrow and make an appointment CTyankee Feb 2025 #14