My wife and I go to the hairdresser every five weeks - started going about 6 months after I began growing my hair out. It has been so empowering to watch the changes in growth and styling over the past year and a half. I feel blessed to still have a full head of hair at a few weeks short of 70. I have used a prescription mixture of minoxidil and finasteride to fill in a thin spot from wearing a helmet for so many years - it worked very well for me.
Anyone else get that same happy feeling after getting your hair done?
Quote from: April Marie on April 14, 2025, 09:26:08 AMMy wife and I go to the hairdresser every five weeks - started going about 6 months after I began growing my hair out.
Nice! I've been a little hesitant about going myself. From what I've read, for my Type 3 (Curly) 3A hair, I am supposed to go every 4 to 6 months at least to trim the ends.
It's been almost a year since I started growing mine out, definitely feels like it's time for a visit!
Quote from: April Marie on April 14, 2025, 09:26:08 AMI feel blessed to still have a full head of hair at a few weeks short of 70.
I love this April, I am keeping this prescription mixture of minoxidil and finasteride in a safe place just in case I need it at 70. ;D
~ Lilis 💗
Quote from: April Marie on April 14, 2025, 09:26:08 AMAnyone else get that same happy feeling after getting your hair done?
April Marie, I haven't even had hair for more than a decade. I am so envious! But if I did have hair, I think going to beauty shop would almost be like to going to church. Enjoy.
Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on April 14, 2025, 10:38:46 AMBut if I did have hair, I think going to beauty shop would almost be like to going to church. Enjoy.
Instead of being chastised for your sins, the stylist would chastise you for not taking better care of your hair!
My first gender-affirming hair appointment left me with a style I hated. I gave the stylist another chance a few weeks later, and she made me cry. It was the first time I saw 'her' in the mirror. It gave me hope. Although I don't go as often as I would like, I still visit the same stylist.
Love always -- Jessica Rose
Quote from: Jessica_Rose on April 14, 2025, 11:49:18 AMInstead of being chastised for your sins, the stylist would chastise you for not taking better care of your hair!
ROFL! I have a feeling that's exactly what will happen to me when I finally drag myself over there. ;D
It is always a nice, affirming gush of pleasure for me that permeates during and after the hair stylist appointment.
Chrissy
I like going to the hairdressers. Usually just have a micro trim to maintain the length. Sometimes get a French braid or updo
Quote from: April Marie on April 14, 2025, 09:26:08 AMstarted going about 6 months after I began growing my hair out.
I'm going tomorrow for a consultation with a hairstylist to explore some style ideas, my first time getting my hair done as a woman!
They're located in the West Village, right near Stonewall... so exciting!
This is going to be such a fun and affirming experience.
Thank you so much, April, for the inspiration!
~ Lilis 💖
Quote from: Lilis on April 17, 2025, 05:04:56 PMI'm going tomorrow for a consultation with a hairstylist to explore some style ideas, my first time getting my hair done as a woman!
They're located in the West Village, right near Stonewall... so exciting!
This is going to be such a fun and affirming experience.
Thank you so much, April, for the inspiration!
~ Lilis 💖
You will like it. I hope it turns out in a good way for you.
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 17, 2025, 05:07:20 PMYou will like it. I hope it turns out in a good way for you.
Thank you, Chrissy! 💗
~ Lilis
Quote from: Lilis on April 17, 2025, 05:04:56 PMI'm going tomorrow for a consultation with a hairstylist to explore some style ideas, my first time getting my hair done as a woman!
They're located in the West Village, right near Stonewall... so exciting!
This is going to be such a fun and affirming experience.
Thank you so much, April, for the inspiration!
~ Lilis 💖
Oh my gosh!! That sounds so wonderful!!! I can't wait to hear all about it, Lilis!!!!
I do! Yes. I'm actually due for a trim pretty soon.