Are openly GAY Hairdressers better (or a pain)?

[artsyguy]

Maybe he means loud, dramatically effeminate, irritating, exaggerated mannerisms, etc. Any person like that, gay or not is irritating to me and I would not want him or her to cut my hair.

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Originally Posted by Oregon Transplant

They should be in the movies, they act so gay and fulfill every stereotype of a gay hairdresser.

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Hummm they "ACT" so gay?
have you ever thought that maybe, and just maybe...its not an act? Besides, gays come in different shapes, sizes, attitudes, styles etc...how is it that someone would ACT gay? Just curious?!

Regardless, my hairstylist is a straight female, who i have been seeing for years. Regardless of her sexuality or not... I go to her because i enjoy my hair after i leave.

[Twinkle Toes]

Originally Posted by Oregon Transplant

My wife goes to one of the fancy salons where haircuts alone can cost up to $100.00.

I like to go there and watch the goings on. At the salon, there are two openly gay hairdressers who display an outrageously flamboyant style. They should be in the movies, they act so gay and fulfill every stereotype of a gay hairdresser. The women who come into the salons seem to love them and they are booked a month in advance.

My wife's hairdresser is not as popular but seems to be very nice and does good haircuts.

Would you like to go to the gay hairstylist? Why or why not?

My hairdresser is a flamboyant gay guy. He's so gay, I don't think his feet are even touching the floor! I just LOVE him though!!! He keeps me entertained, he does an excellent job with my hair and we have some of the same "guy" problems. We talk about guys like we're old girlfriends. His gayness does not bother me in the least, and I don't think my hetero-ness bothers him either.

[songinthewind7]

The only people that have ever done a good job on my hair are gay men. They seem to have the knack to make hair look good.
I would give anything now to find one in the area I'm living. Women cannot cut hair. I got my haircut yesterday and I could have had a 5 year old do it better.

[puffle]

Are you kidding me? Annoying is annoying regardless of sexual preference.

[andthentherewere3]

I wouldn't spend that much money on a haircut no matter who it was just because that's so high. However, if I could afford it, it might be entertaining, I wouldn't care who cut my hair as long as they were good. As for the "flaming" hairdressers, I suspect they might be truly gay, but they are probably not "flaming". The only place I've ever seen "flaming" homosexuals was in Provincetown, Ma. It's a fun place to visit, but I think a lot of it is just for "show".

[mrstewart]

I love my gay hairdressers! I have one that colors my hair and another that cuts it. My life would be a drag without them

[gizmo980]

Well, I live in San Francisco, so you'd be hard-pressed NOT to find a gay hairdresser here. My current guy is actually a friend of mine, and yes he is "gay as a parade"... and I love him! Not only because he does great hair (at a hefty price), but also because we have a blast talking & gossiping. I don't know about all women, but most of us enjoy chit-chatting while getting our hair done - and flamboyant gay men are awfully good at that. I wouldn't choose my stylist based on this, but it sure doesn't hurt.

P.S. I do, however, agree that the stereotyping isn't cool... my hairdresser does happen to fit them, but it's not like all gay men are "flaming" and all lesbians are butch. Living in this city, you figure that out very quickly!

[KittySkyfish]

Sexuality is not the issue. Having to subject myself to people who live life like their hair's on perpetual fire is annoying. So yeah, I'm not keen on having a stylist (man, woman, straight, gay, bi, asexual - whatever) that feels it's fine to share all the details of his life in a dramatic Broadway production - Liza Minelli on crack - kind of way.

It's not entertaining, it's tiresome.

[hdzup3]

im a hairdresser and salon owner.... we have a gay hairdresser.. ive known him for years, and love him.. he has the biggest heart and would truly do anything to help someone.. he is all about the client, they flock to him. they cant wait to tell him their problems and he cant wait to hear. he makes them feel so great and special. i think alot of gay men have an artistic flair. hes not about the money with people. often gives people in need a break. clients tend to take advantage of his good nature. he works so hard, is always at the salon and does so much for us. my husband is also uncomfortable about the gay thing, but says that our friend is a great guy and respects him alot!
there is a time and a place to put yourself out there with your sexuality. it doesnt make you a good hairdresser! gay men have a sterotype and women just assume if hes gay he must be an awesome hairdresser. women need to feel special. my thing with him is i know a backrub is just a backrub. lol!!!

[gizmo980]

Originally Posted by page3000

I wouldn't go anywhere that charged me $100 for a haircut. That's stupid.

Whether or not that's "stupid" depends on many factors, like where you live, what you have done at the salon, what type of hair you have, and how good the stylist is. My last hair appointment was $140, but that included a cut, color, deep conditioner and style... and the appt. lasted a good 90 minutes. My hair is incredibly challenging even for a good stylist, as it's thick, coarse/curly & bright red. And even though I'm technically "white," I am Jewish which means my hair is more ethnic in texture - the Jew Fro, as we affectionately call it. Especially since I started coloring my hair (last year, when it started to dull with age) I am highly particular about who does it and how. Don't want to end up looking like a fake redhead, when I was born with a flaming carrot-top! I also go to a high-end salon in San Francisco, and my stylist is amazing... so for me that is totally worth $140, particularly since I only go 2-3 times a year. I've had my share of bad haircuts, and it can really ruin the next few months.