Style over Substance
"We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it intensely."--- Oscar Wilde
Haircuts have always been somewhat of a stressful thing for me. You're never really sure if the hairstylist gets what you want. You're never really sure if you'll look a lot worse, or a lot better. I'm vain. Let me make that confession first. But vanity, well executed, has some great side effects like great first impressions, and better service....no?
Ooooo..you cringe...
I do not apologise for suscribing to the superficial benefits of keeping up appearances.
Boooo....you lament the sad state of aspirational classes' self-disciplining existences? Yeah, go ahead, quote Bartky. Of course, bring Foucault into the conversation. Oh, what was that? Yes, discipline...we'll get to that.
But let us focus on haircuts. For now. Shall we? We'll agree to disagree later.
There are relaxed people in this world, who can actually link up the concept of the Panopticon with street fashion, personal grooming, and vanity issues, but still choose style over substance.
Well, I'm relaxed. Very relaxed.
But being relaxed can get trying...
You smile.
We've all been through this havn't we.
Sometimes you need to get away, lose focus, avoid relaxation, sip plain water while trying to suck a lemon. You know, do funny things that destroy monotony.
So the trawler on your head's gotten too heavy. The layers need slayers and the bangs have lost their swing. Easy.
The ingenious invention called the style guide doesn't guarantee a good haircut. But it sure gives you hopes and expectations.
It's January. Perfect time for hopes and expectations. Perfect reason to try something new. Something audacious. Something...beautiful.
There's always the rest of the year to grow your hair back.
posted by audaciousjoy @ 2:30 AM
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