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08 May 2008

So my hair seems to be one big dreadlock. And I want it fixed. I want the dread cut off and whatever is left to be styled. Hasn't been washed for a month, smells fine tho.→[More:]

Should I just go and tell this to a good hair dresser such as one on the street, or go to a specialty hairdresser? I'm happy to pay more if necessary. Should I wash and dry the felty dreadlock before going?

post by: By the Grace of God at: 04:00 | 29 comments

Note: This started out as a depression related thing but then I just wanted to see if I could grow some cool dreads and then tidy them up so I could be on of those dreads with a business suit types. Now I just want some normal hair so I can get about my soon to be sort of high profile biznass.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 04:06

I'm the last person to advise on hairdressers, having not been to one in over 10 years - but I would say let them wash, etc. - they'll probably do it anyway, and they can apply the nice conditioners, etc. If you had a style you were already happy with, and just want a trim up, then you could wash it yourself and skip the extra charge, but since it's going to be a whole new 'do why not let them take full charge?

posted by taz 08 May | 04:56

Well I just got my nerve up to go to the posh hairdresser on my street and they said they can't help. It was embarrassing and I am a bit angry. Now I will try some other hairdressers by phone.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 05:55

How badly dredded is it, grace? If it's not totally matted all the way through yet, find a friend, a comb, a bottle of conditioner and an hour or two and you'll be right (although the hair will be brittle and break easily afterwards - speaking from experience).

Otherwise - why wouldn't the hairdresser help? If you just wanted to cut it off and get the rest styled, it seems weird that they wouldn't take you.

posted by goo 08 May | 06:03

I don't know the why, goo, sorry :(

It's pretty well matted through.

Can you guys help me with a web search? I'm trying to find Angel Hair Salon on queen margaret drive glasgow's phone number. I keep finding one on Baileston drive. and I called them and it's a differet salon altogether and they don't have the other angel's number.

£10 via paypal to the finder. Sorry to be crass, I just need this done by tomorrow night and I am probably being a big brusque and abrupt and I am very sorry about that.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 06:13

No Angel, sorry - I can find Alicia's at no. 104 (01419 451560) and just Hair Studio at no. 106 (01419 464336). Good luck, Grace.

posted by goo 08 May | 06:30

Neither is it, sorry.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 06:45

Angel Hair Salon
156 Queen Margaret Dr, Glasgow, G20 8NY

0141-946 8751

I rang them up and it's the right number, and they're definitely on Queen Margaret drive.

posted by matthewr 08 May | 06:47

Thanks matthewr.. how did you find it? Email me where to send the £10.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 06:48

I googled "queen margaret dr" glasgow angel. The second result is a Thomson Local page. Trying street-name abbreviations like St, Dr, Rd, Ave etc often works. It took literally ten seconds though, so don't worry about Paypal or anything.

posted by matthewr 08 May | 06:53

God I am absolutely shit at google!

Your £10 will go to the Basil and Rosemary Cat Toy fund.

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 07:04

As, evidently, am I! Nice work, matthewr.

posted by goo 08 May | 09:18

kittehz can haz £10?

posted by JanetLand 08 May | 09:24

kittehz can haz dredloks?

posted by essexjan 08 May | 11:33

I'm glad they've been tracked down and I hope they can help. BUT if they can't, goo's suggestion seems to be the best. I know jessamyn undid her dreads ~~a couple~~ three years ago. You might want to email her and see if she has any suggestions.

posted by deborah 08 May | 12:04

well guys i has an awesome hairdo!!! it is shortish, spikey and several different shades of brown. woo :)

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 12:06

we can haz pikturs?

posted by JanetLand 08 May | 12:19

Yes, this thread is useless without pictures.

posted by rhapsodie 08 May | 13:07

here ya goes!

≡ Click to see image ≡

a) i has bert eyebrows
b) boy do i look jewish! :D
c) rosemary is on couch duty

posted by By the Grace of God 08 May | 13:30

Love the hair! (You're darling! Never mind the Bert eyebrows!) And yes, I see Rosemary guarding the corner of the couch like a good kitty...

posted by lleachie 08 May | 13:41

Good do! I like it! :) Nice!

posted by dabitch 08 May | 13:47

Looks cool, Grace!

posted by BoringPostcards 08 May | 15:10

Is there a "before" photo, so we can compare?

posted by amro 08 May | 17:06

Wow, it looks fabulous.

I'm at the hairdresser tomorrow, just for a tidy-up. And a good gossip with my lovely Richard about American Idol, Project Runway, The Barefoot Contessa and Britain's Next Top Model. He's adorable and really funny. And a great hairdresser too.

posted by essexjan 08 May | 17:11

Very cute!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 08 May | 18:36

I was going to say, you don't need a cut./
Obviously it's an after shot and it looks great.

That rosemary is the darling. Dreaming of catching fingers I presume./

posted by alicesshoe 08 May | 20:55

Looks great!

posted by Doohickie 08 May | 21:11

It looks great, Grace! I'm glad you found a salon that would work with you.

posted by deborah 08 May | 21:35

Nice, Grace! Go get 'em, high-powered biz girl!

posted by goo 09 May | 07:15

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