Post hairdresser depression
There was no way around it. Even if I fought the idea successfully for months. I had to see the hairdresser. She is nice and young and told me that my hair is beautiful, just getting a little bit thin. “Well, honey”, I told her, “first it is getting thinner and then it falls out altogether”.
“yes”, she replied. Leaving no room for hope.
Well… be it. I have my empty perfume bottles that wait to be filled up (RĂªverie au jardin), incense samples for next week (launch Jan. 23!), and a couple of great things to look forward to, like sniffing with Vero in about 2 hours.
Fragrant greetings from a guy who just lost about 30% of his hair, but not his joy. For proof see picture: Before and after.
Have a wonderful weekend!
 before…..
after…
January 19th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Dear Andy - you are updated. It is a pity, that it is impossible to see your photo before procedure, but figure gives good understanding of it. At us in Russia speak - ” it is better to lose hair, than head:)
My best regards to you and greetings Vero.
January 19th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I enjoyed reading about your experience. What is it about hearing people we don’t know opening up and showing vulnerability that makes us warm to them and like them more. Losing your hair sucks and so does gettting older, but it’s weird that the fact that you can still make jokes and be joyful in the face of no hope, gives ME hope! How about that? Thanks!
Ruth
January 19th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I remember when I finally faced the facts about my own hair issue and had all my hair cut off. I went to visit a “friend” for support who said to me, “Why didn’t you tell me you were on chemotherapy!”…I wasn’t on chemotherapy. What a mean and nasty thing to say to someone going through a tough time! Losing my hair turned into a gift. It helped me to see who my friends really are. I have to admit that this is a great time to be bald because so many sexy men are! It has taken me years to come to terms with it but I can now honestly say that I like being bald and feel good about it. It is a sign of high doses of testosterone. Plus, you save a fortune on shampoo!!!!
January 19th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Dear Andy,
I’m so glad you didn’t loose your joy over this (although I would’ve understood if you did, as those kind of changes take some getting used to). I love the smile on both the before and after critter!
Fragrant greetings for the weekend.
January 19th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
hair is like fingernails, and both Sean Connery and Bruce Willis are successfully sexy without hair - even at Sean’s age! have a great weekend, and don’t forget you’re not a sheep ;)
January 19th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Ah, it’s only hair. I started losing mine at thirty and now I just keep it all buzzed off. I can get ready so much faster now, devoting that time to deciding what scent to wear. At least we still have our noses!
January 19th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Between Vladimir and Risa, you should be well and truly cheered, my love.
Kelley- people can be cruel; when folks see photos of me with long hair, they always say:
” What happened ? You were so beautiful !”
Andy is beautiful, however he presents himself to the world.
[ Trust me- there is always Rogaine, and Propecia- I use them both…]
Enjoy your time with the lovely Vero !
January 20th, 2008 at 1:14 am
A beautiful mind and soul over rule thinning hair! I’ve been grey since I was 16. I should have bought stocks in the hair color companies. We all have something….it’s the joy that sets us apart.
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 am
Dear Matt S. hehehe… thanks to our creator that our noses do not fall out in our thirties!
Dear Kelley , I am not convinced about the saving money . This reminds me of the savings when stopping to smoke. What you save in cigarettes, you spend on chewing gum , sweets and treats and liposuction 2 years later ;-)