Hair Dilemma

Hair Dilemma

Ok, so I have been going to the same guy for color and cut for the last 7 years and I love him to death. So when I got engaged, I go in to tell him and he starts screaming and almost crying (He kind of plays on the same team ). He automatically assumes that he is going to be doing my hair for the wedding and will not take no for an answer.
I have never seen him do an up do and don't want to put all my eggs in one basket and I am not weaning him out, but I am afraid of going for a trial with someone else, loving them and then telling him that I am not using him.

You all know how sensitive hair stylist can get.

Any suggestions how to handle?

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Why don't you go for a trial with him? He might surprise you. If you don't like it then you can say that your mom is hiring a whole makeover staff for you and the bp and you knew nothing about it. If I think of a better excuse I'll let you know.

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Thats a tough one. Well, first off you are the bride and its your wedding day and you have to be 1000% happy with how your hair comes out, if he is going to get mad that you don't use him then oh well, don't stress it. But, instead of going to someone else first, y don't you get a trial with him and see how he does updo's, ya never know you may love his work and not want to even look further.

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This is a hard one, but go for a trial with him, and see how you hair comes out, you may love it. Make a second hair trial with some one else just in case you don't like the way he does your hair. This way you have a backup!!! Remember you have to be happy - it's your wedding day, and yes people can get sensitive, but they have to understand how important your wedding day is to you!!!! Good luck!!!

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I know exactly how you feel because I'm in a similar situation. The only idea I have is to wait and tell her that the bridal party hired a hair/make-up team in for the day. I don't know if this sounds reasonable? If this doesn't work, find out if he travels, maybe you will get lucky and he doesn't! Tell him you need someone who will!

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tell him you want to experiment with a few styles, and tell him you are dying for him to do a trial

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You ladies are right, It's my day and I am the one that is going to suffer. I am going to make an appt with him to do my color in the next month and when I am there, I am just going to say that I want to start trying out some styles now.

The idea about the BP surprised me or something like that should work if this doesn't.

It is so funny, I have the biggest mouth when it comes to everything and I very rarely get stressed out about the little things and here I am scared of pissing off my hair stylist.

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Just do a trial with him

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Absolutely have a trial with him. He is more familiar and experienced with your hair and sense of style than any other 'up-do specialist' could be. Give him a shot. If you don't like it then you can start looking at alternatives.