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Wow. That is a very long time. I am very picky about my hair also and cannot find one person who will cut it right for me more than once. I do not have any DIL's or SIL's yet. I may have given them a chance too but would not go back either if they did not do a good job on it.

Sounds like she is really concerned with what you think of her...lol..She may think she has a lot to live up to considering you made your living as a hairdresser. I think that alot of daughter in laws are intimidated by their husband's mothers. You are the head of the family jo.

Knowing that you're an experienced hairdresser your DIL might have felt very nervous when you asked her to cut your hair. Who wouldn't be when approached by a veteran hairdresser compared to her 3 years experience, it is no match. She must have exercised her best skill to get a perfect cut for you. Since you have no complain of her cutting it must have boost her confidence. It is nice to have a good relationship between MIL and DIL. I wish I have a DIL like yours in future. I have no idea yet who will be my DIL. Time will tell whether I am an appreciated MIL.

My DIL's are great. The twins's mother offered to do my roots tomorrow for me to save me going tot he hairdresser. Yes, they are great. I woul dhave been nervous too but I am glad that DIL made a good job of it. I would have acted the same as you and not said a word to anyone if I did not like it! I am old enough to know when to keep my mouth closed

If it was me then I too would be very nervous as well imagine your experienced compare to her that would have taken her lots of guts to do that well since she have done a good job then I guess she passed ....I think I too could not do it myself if I was on her place

I think some people may consider haircut so important, and it is even more important to have some good hairs, not too thin, not too thick, or something like that. And I think if you feel good about yourself,this is enough. Do not mind what other people think about you, just be yourself.

I think in that situation it is good to be tactful, always. I am glad you have a good relationship with your dil. Mine did a really nice job with the flowers for my daughter's wedding.

Good hair dresser for me is someone who understand my individual needs and can make the haircut that works with my face... I met only few good hairdressers...I wish to have one now....I grow my hair long, becuase it is easy and always looks good....

Cool, you were a hairdresser? My mom tells stories of sitting in her grandmother's beauty parlor. It was really an extension of her grandparent's house, but her grandmother worked out of it. In fact, my grandmother (my mom's mom of course, lol) has the sign that hung outside the beauty parlor hanging in her backyard. I'm like you. If I had hated the haircut, I would not have said anything. I hate to hurt people's feelings, but to hurt a close relative...I don't think I could do it. But I'm so glad it turned out well!

I have a friend who was like that with my hair. I had really, really long hair until a few years ago. My mom was a hairdresser and so she know how I felt about the sissor people. Now my friend cut all my girl's hair all the time. She is an awesome hairdresser. I was in my late 40's and the hippy look just wasn't cutting it for me anymore and I knew I had to do something different. I asked her if she would cut it and layer it. She was very reluctant and kept making excuses each time I asked. Finally I said , "look, I'm really ready to do this. If you are not willing to, can you recommend someone who is as good as you?" She went and got her sissors. She did a good job. At first I admit...i didn't really like it but that was because it felt so short even tho it was shoulder length...I wasn't used to it but like you...I would never have told her so.

Hi Jo As you already know, we don't have any kids because I can't get pregnant so dil is out for me.... lol BUT to have a family member trim or cut my hair, I wouldn't mind if they did a good job the first time but if they didn't then I just wouldn't go back. No need to make a fuss and make things awkward between family members so I'd do like you would, just wouldn't go back. I had a good nights sleep last night but still felt tired so I got a cup of coffee, ate breakfast and watched a little tv and decided to take a nap. (Me time) I slept for about 3 hours! OUCH! lol Didn't mean to sleep that long! But hey, like mom says, "the body knows what it needs" apparently mine does but I'm still feeling tired but I know it's a mental thing. I'll get myself right before too long, that is if life's struggles leaves me alone till I get myself back on my feet again. LOLOLOLOL yeah right.... can't see that happening.....

I think she must have been so worried about what you were going to say.After all you were the expert and would be able to tell if something was not right.At least she has got her confidence.The mil is a strange beast you know.Mine is alright sometimes the thought of upsetting her fills me with dread,she is kind,loving woman and so far we evertthings been fine but like I say you have to be careful.

Hairdressers are the pickiest customers ever! I am one for 11 years now so I know...we just know exactly how we want our hair & unfortunatley cannot cut it ourselves! No 2 people cut hair the same...

you are a good person don't know my dil.

I would have done the same....for the most part I don't think I make my DIL nervous....only under certain circumstances.....I have been known to blow.....two years ago at my granddaughters bday party my son and I were treated like second cousins and her parents and her took center stage with my little granddaughter...leaving us out of the happy birthday singing etc...all of a sudden I hear myself yelling...She has more then one parent! Then I address all her relatives that were standing in front of me....and they parted like the red sea. Well since that day she does sometimes take a side look at me to see if I am going along okay....mind you. I am not one that says anything until I get pushed to the limit.