by Diana Peyton

Created on: August 29, 2008   Last Updated: August 30, 2008

Perhaps the most appropriate euphemism for a "bad hair day" is simply a "bad mood day." We love it, we hate it, we can't do a thing with it, and sometimes it is boring, blah, or unruly. The way one combs, cuts or coifs is a very personal endeavor, filled with feelings wrapped in self-esteem. Does ones mood affect the style or does the style dictate the mood?

Consider the invention of a feelings chart based on specific hairstyles appointed to each feeling. The chart could contain blocks with circles in them like those feelings charts, but each face has a different hairstyle.

Imagine a graphic where a spiked hairstyle translates- anger. On the other hand, a soft curly head of hair signals peace. A pixy do could indicate joy, a long straight lifeless mane, boredom.

A good hairstyle speaks confidence, a bad one, insecurity. So who chooses which is good or bad? Sometimes only the hairdresser knows best.

Most people are at the mercy of their hairdresser when it comes to style. However, hairstyles are personal and require good communication with ones stylist. Nothing can bring on bad feelings between a stylist and client more than a coif cut too short or arranged in an unfamiliar style.

There is a mysterious relationship between a hairstylist and client. One in which the stylist is usually the power behind the tools. In fact, sitting in the styling chair is akin to sitting in the dentist chair. Someone will be coming very close to the face with sharp instruments and whirring appliances, for your benefit.

What about a new hotline matching the now famous 1-800-dentist called "1-800-hairdresser?" Everyone seems to have a styling horror story. No need to hold back the details of those traumatic hair-cutting experiences when there was more hair on the floor than on your head. Counselors donned with headsets manning phones could stand ready to hear about every bad hair day or salon experience one has had, and then offer the appropriate assistance.

Are you a guilty tipper? Do you feel bad when you don't give a tip to your hairdresser, even if you are not particularly satisfied with the new do? I find it difficult to hold back any gratuity. If I don't like the style the day I get it, I usually give the benefit of the doubt to the stylist. My habit is to go home, wash, and redo the style if I don't like it.

Hairstyles definitely affect our emotions. On a good hair day, I can conquer the world. When I have confidence and there is nothing distracting the eyes of those with whom I do business, my mind is focused on the business at hand, not how I feel about my hair.

We are all vulnerable beings, why else would we bother to even comb our hair were we not interested in making ourselves feel better and look better in the presence of others.
Having confidence is directly related to a good hair day. So, have a good one!

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