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writes:This may seem like the dumbest question ever, but tomorrow I'm going to the hair salon. I absolutely hate going to the hair salon, but I don't have time to style my hair for a wedding that I have to go to. The reason why I hate going is because my hair is not the best, every time I go the hair stylists (no matter who it is) insults my hair or makes really dramatic remarks about my hair and it makes me feel like crap. I'm going to a new salon tomorrow and my hair is in a much better state than it has ever been, but there is one trouble section in the crown of my hair that's very damaged and it's a major insecurity for me. I sound like such a brat but this really stresses me out, so someone please talk me down and tell me relax and what not.
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reader, Delirium +, writes (2 December 2014):
 I really wish I had seen your post yesterday. I get nervous going to a salon too; I am terrible at making conversation and at some point I always say something nerdy that causes an awkward silence. I also constantly get asked if I want to get my upper lip waxed (which immediately makes me self conscious) and let me be perfectly clear, I have no mustache, I have light blonde hair and the hair on my face and arms is near invisible. But I do have acne so I assume they just see slightly darkened skin and assume I want to get my face waxed. I hope everything went okay at your appointment and your hair looked great. The only suggestions I would make for future, since I'm guessing you already know why your hair is damaged whether it's genetics or a product malfunction that just has to grow out, just walk in confidently (that may take a couple of seconds of pep talk while in the car) and say that you are aware that your hair is damaged but you're hoping that professionals such as themselves (that's right they are supposed to act like professionals) can still fix your hair. If you start by pointing out your damaged hair then they may feel less inclined to "let you know that your hair is really bad". And if you get any sort of crap just politely reply that you know your hair is that way and it has been for a long time and every salon person you go to makes a big deal out of it (this may either get you sympathy points, embarrass the worker enough that the change the subject, or at least let them know that you are willing to switch salons if you feel uncomfortable. And when you find a good salon, stick with it, if they remember you they won't keep commenting about it. At some point you may become comfortable enough to talk to them about the best way to go about repairing the damage. Good Luck!
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reader, suzzzque232 +, writes (2 December 2014):
 you havnt said what the problems are but my suggesstion for most hair issues is to either put oil-jusst regular cooking oil works great-in your hair, let sit for like 15 mins and then wash normally. your hair will be moisturized and look alot better.vinigar can be used the same way to clean all the styling residue/build up. only do one of these treatments at a time tho.
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