Haircut

Haircuts. It's always the same. I walk into the salon asking for a change in style, i.e. something very short since I HATE medium-long hair styles because of the heat and humidity of the tropics, but the hair stylists always counter my request by saying that I can't take too short a hairstyle because I have a high forehead, and that if I wanted a change in style, I would first need to straighten my fringe because of my natural waves.

I was always under the impression that I had dead-straight hair just like most oriental Asians. However, it was only within the last 5 years that I discovered that my hair actually curled at the ends when I let it grow long, especially at the fringe, the sides and the back. I am not one who diligently grooms my crowning glory. After a shower, I just let it be - all messed up, no blow drying and no styling.

However, ordinary human beings will almost always never appreciate what they have been blessed with. Those with straight hair want curls, those with curls want it straightened. I gave in to temptation and spent a fortune (relative to my usual haircut costs!) to straighten the top part of my head and the fringe. I looked drop dead gorgeous from Lady Gaga's point of view. Oh it was a disaster! It took me 5 whole months to be completely rid of the straightened hair effect.

Perhaps, next time I should try going bald just for a change? If it turns out a disaster again, I'll just put a wig on :)