hair talk

Having shorter hair means regular hairdresser visits.
For several years I enjoyed changing my hairdresser every couple of appointments.

Each salon has its own style depending on how expensive the cuts are. The staff are like walking advertisements with their hair, makeup and clothes. The waiting area has comfy couches and a mountain of gossip magazines and the atmosphere is self-absorbed.
Then your hairdresser comes along and there is an ease of conversation about TV and random items.

I've settled with my latest hairdresser for about 2 years and I'm dreading our next appointment as usual.
She's not the greatest conversationalist and is extremely negative about everything.
When you get blunt answers, a conversation becomes lots of questions. Am I still a child on a kitchen stool wanting some chocolate? Not mature enough to understand the world or engage in discussion.

Months in a row it was a 40min lecture on using product and my lack of hair styling interest.
It has become slightly better as I have learnt some lessons.
Stay clear of certain topics:
-movies
-marriage (she's engaged but don't mention the wedding)
-hair competitions
-public holidays

After a while, I'm completely spent and have no questions left so I try and use the time constructively for internal monologues.
Its like a monthly resolution, how will I do things better next month (work and health wise) rather than talk to someone who doesn't care.

Some months I've gotten so mad that I'm ready to chuck it in and decline a new appointment. She must realise I'm absolutely fuming because that haircut is particularly good.

What is more important a good hairdresser or a conversationalist. I never thought I'd be so dependant on conversation to keep life pleasant.
Is 40 mins monthly of stonewalled talk really worth the haircut?