Hairstylists of Metafilter, lend me your shears!

Post date: 2019-11-10 17:05:19
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My new shag haircut looks dull and blocky. Could it be an execution error by a stylist using the wrong tools? If so, what's the best way to get it fixed (if it's even fixable)?

So this question about alternative shag haircuts immediately inspired me to print out some photos and go to my stylist for a radical change.

My stylist works at one of those high volume chains that provides fast haircuts. I've been going to her for about 2 years and she's been cutting hair in total for about 5-8 years. She's been fine for me since I've been mainly growing my hair out for the last few years and I don't do complicated hair color. So mainly root color and hair trims every 5 weeks like clockwork...very standard stuff.

When I decided to go for this dramatic change...I was worried that she wouldn't have the experience but didn't want to assume she didn't. I brought pictures and asked her if she felt comfortable doing the cut. She assured me she did and did talk about my hair texture (thick, fine, slight wave) as having an impact on the final product but she thought it would be a great cut for me.

The salons from the original link (Edo and Goodby Horse Girl) do razor cutting but my stylist doesn't but she said it didn't matter. She said the texturizing shears would give me the same fringy, piece-y look I wanted. Now I have a short head of hair that looks dull, blocky and has texture out the wazoo...but not in a good way. If I touch my hair on one side, it will stand straight out from my head. Could liberal use of the texturizing shears be part of the problem...I feel like cutting every other hair on my head shorter than it's neighbor has just created a fuzzy mess.

I am conflicted about going back to her to try and fix it or calling a independent salon in my town to ask for a consultation with someone very experienced with shag haircuts. I'm fine paying for the session...I just want to get some guidance from an experienced professional. Any advice on my next best steps? Could the shears have caused the problem or is my hair type just not meant for shag haircuts?
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