Hair Phobia

I guess its like getting over anything, you just have to have it cut more often, just a little then you will start to like it. Especially if your hair looks more healthy after just cutting 1/2 inch. Just keep doing it and try it. I think you will get used to it. Especially since your hair usually grows 1/2 inch every month., so whats there to loose.

Hi Kathryn, in response to your query about hair-cutting phobia, yes, it is definitely quite common. I myself have a quite acute phobia. Every time my hair starts to get too long for my liking, and I know that I should get it cut, I start getting really anxious and scared, sometimes to the point of being physically sick. This can happen up to a week before the date I have set to get it cut. When the night before the appointment comes along, I have trouble sleeping. Then, the next day, when I drag myself along to the barber`s and ask for "just a trim please" or "just a little bit shorter", my knees are visibly shaking as I sit in the chair. As the cut takes place I worry endlessly about how it will look and whether I will get a bad cut, too short, or a horrible style or something.
Well, when the cut is finished and I see myself in the mirror, I always, without fail, hate it. It looks awful. But I don`t really want to tempt fate by asking for more off, so I accept the cut for what it is and go home feeling awful.
BUT - and this is the big reversal that makes it all ok - after I get home, and inspect the damage for a while in the bathroom mirror, I have always, *always* gotten used to the cut within a half hour, and convinced myself that I do not need to commit suicide and can leave the house without a hat. This has always been the case, no matter how bad I originally thought the haircut was. And once this moment has gone, I can be completely happy and at ease, without a care in the world... until 10 weeks later when my hair has grown out again and I have forgotten the whole experience, and it is time to start worring again!
The point is, no matter how strong your phobia, the only way to combat it is just to be brave, get your hair cut, and trust that you will be happy with the result after a few days.

I know exactly what you went through! But mine was a little worse, my mom would cut my hair at home without a mirror so i would have not a clue as to what i looked like until she let me have the mirror which was after the did her own styling and stuff. It`s horrible, i know exactly how it goes. I still get a mild case of phobia because of this too. The night b4 i go for a haircut i`m horribly nervous and i throw up. It`s scary. But you`re not the only one going through it. I`m only a teenager and i suffer from this. I just go in with an open mind and i`m usually good in the chair, i just shake a lot. But i really haven`t found a sure fire remidy.

Kathryn I am sure there are patient stylists out there, its just a matter of finding them. Maybe you could just make a few appointments for just a consult. I know where I live most salons will do a free consult and then when you feel comfortable with someone just go for it. Good luck.... Kimmie

Sound like you maybe need someone you can trust to not cut more than you ask for...I don`t know how long your hair is, but there are long hair specialists out there if you look for them!

Chris

I think you should concentrate yourself on the topic discussed here. If you do not have to say anything about it be calm. With this comments you really don`t belong to the part of life that could be enjoyed. Your comment is out of range.

wolfgang

The most important thing for you Kathryn to remember is that you are very beautiful unique being and have patient for yourself. It is wonderful that you realize where your fears come from. NOw you have to find someone that you can trust. Have fun and really enjoy every second of your inner beauty and everything.