Tidbits

I've been in hair school long enough that I've noticed a few things. Things they don't tell you when you sign up, and things you don't pick up on until you're a few months in. I'd like to share some of these with you. Why? Because I think they're funny, and if you're actually reading this blog, you must think I'm sort of funny too, so here we go.

1. HAIR - Yea, I know, hair school, but that's not what I mean. What I mean is that you will find hair, after you leave school, on your body... ALL THE TIME. I cannot tell you how many times now I have pulled hair out of my shoes, tracked hair in the house from the bottom of my shoes, had hair in my shirt, in my CLEAVAGE, and in the pockets of my apron. Was any of this hair mine? Nope. I rest assured knowing I washed all that hair, so that it's at least clean when I find it.

2. COLOR - So, when you color someone's hair, you're obviously going to wear gloves. Also, when rinsing dark color from someone's hair, it's advised to wear gloves. It only took me not doing that once to learn my lesson. Still, it never fails, even when wearing gloves, I somehow end up with color all over me. Don't ask me why. Sometimes I have it all over my arms, and last week I found a spot of color on my toe!

3. THEFT - Hey, guess what?! People are going to steal your shit left and right! My 99 cent water bottle?! Someone sure wanted that bad enough to take it. My comb? Gone. People's shears, brushes, blow dryers, irons... it all goes missing on a daily basis. Don't these people have all the same shit I do?!

4. TERRITORY - I am not a confrontational female. I am not used to being around as many women as I have been for the last 11 months. Frankly, they all scare the shit out of me. They are territorial about their stations, their food, and their clients. Half of them aren't afraid to pull out fists, but I am, so I hide and read books a lot...

5. CLIENTS - Dear client, I just spent 45 minutes rubbing your disgusting feet, and you didn't tip me. I hope you shut your car door on your toe and rip it off.... Seriously?! I thought serving was bad for tippers, this is WAY worse!!!

6. LICE - I'm just praying I never get a client who has them!

Good weekend everyone!