I got the bus from the station today, I usually walk but had new heels on...ouch.
Standing on the bus a lady was staring at my hair I should have smelt trouble, when she did not blink, I made eye contact, big mistake.
Let me set the scene the bus is full, rush hour, no room to exhale.
"I like your hair"
"thanks"
"who does it for you?"
"a lady in xxx"
"its all yours isn't it"
"yes"
"how long you had it ?"
"6 months"
every one is looking at me now
"do you wash it?"
"how can anyone have hair they do not wash?"
"I have had mine for 2 months now I don't wash it"
"sigh"
white gentleman looking at both our heads like he is watching tennis
"it is very small, how much"
now I normally do not answer this question, why oh why did I? maybe it was because I couldn't escape
"mumble mumble mumble"
"what"
"from mumble mumble mumble"
"THAT IS TOO MUCH"
every damn person on the bus is looking at my hair!
black lady in front laughing
"IT IS RELATIVE some people pay xxx to get their hair done every 2 months"
"yes but it is still TOO MUCH"
"sigh"
"can I touch?" by this time her hands had rudely pulled up my fringe, if there was room I would have been in my kick boxing stance
"it is nice though, how long did it take"
"it took 3 days"
"too much"
"sorry"
"the money still TOO MUCH"
She got off the bus at the same stop and I tried my hardest to explain the technique, I gave her the SL web address and reluctantly my stylist's number, hoping there will be no financial debates if she calls her. It will be worth the embarrassment if I have another SL convert.
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Oh Dear, harrassed on the bus in rush hour - I can see it in technicolour!
I'm curious, what did she have in her hair that she hadn't washed for two months?
Mel
I forgot to add, she had large braids with extensions and a head band.
Two months?! How gross. I would never admit to that, much less on a bus to a stranger.
Maybe that deserved a L'Oreal hair turn and a "...but I'm worth it" comment :) Don't you love when people have the nerve to pass judgement on how you spend your money, (strangers at that)?!
Wow, you are indeed a viking! I admire you. Like you, I never answer the "how much" question. Not because I'm embarrassed, but because of exactly what happened to you. You were kind to give the SL web site and your consultant's name. I'm not sure that I would have been so civil. You have my respect and love...BlaqKofi
What a "Super Woman" you are! I enjoyed reading the post even though it was such an enjoyable experience for you. Thanks for sharing......:)!
Two months??? Ick. I can't imagine waking up next to that head every morning.
Hilarious! Most of the time I think of answering questions from strangers as some sort of "educational civic duty" but most of the time those questions come from clueless white people..... Not judgemental, rude ones with no hometraining! Way to rise above!
I feel for you! Some folks have no home training.
Wow! I just cannot understand how some people think. So what if it costs YOU that much, you know you're worth it!
Two months...that is just... amazing and stank at the same time.
Too funny. You know that is the kind of comment some bush person from my village would make. All loud and nosey and clueless. You gotta love her though : )
Hilarious!
HA, you shoulda said, 'well we get what we pay for, don't we. I can wash, roller set, hot curl, flatiron, or do nothing and still look (and smell) great.'
I just read this blog and I have to hand it to you. I too experience cross examinations when I wear my hair in my afro puff. I get strange people who want to grab it and ask all sort of questions. How do we manage! You handled yourself well.
I've enjoyed reading...Take Care.
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