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In about mid February, I had a convention to go to (Wizard World Comic Con). The whole purpose of going was to meet a large group of celebrities that I idolize (Critical Role, for those in the know).
Before I left for the con, I got my hair done at Third Dimension. I had already been there a number of times before and I LOVE the people there. They are friendly and amazing. So I went there to get my hair re-dyed, pink. My stylist, Robin, said she had a brilliant idea and suggested I go a brighter route than I previously had (it was pastel pink before). I told her to go for it, and a couple hours later, there I sit with AWESOME bubble-gum pink hair.
Now, skip to a day or two later when I'm at the convention, nearing a panic attack about 10 feet from these celebrities (no, seriously... It was stressful!). The group had a Q&A panel before their big signing, so I decided to do that first. It went great! And afterwards I got in line for the signing. I was shaking and nervous as hell to meet these 6 fantastic people, but finally I got up to the first person in the signing line, Taliesin Jaffe. The first thing he said to me, before I could open my mouth was "I've been watching you for an hour."
I managed to squeak out a very stunned "...Huh?" while the next person in line, Sam Riegel, nodded in agreement. "You're hair!" Said Taliesin, "I love it! I could see you in the crowd at the panel and I was just watching you the whole time, thinking 'Man I miss having pink hair!'"
I was so in shock, I didn't know what to say! I stuttered out a thank-you and started making my way down this line of celebs. All of them complimented me on my hair, and it was amazing!
The next day of the con, I actually went back to the signing booth to get a second signature from Taliesin Jaffe and Matthew Mercer. They both recognised and remembered me and Taliesin again began telling me what kind of pink hair he was wanting to get and "if I get pink hair now, it's all your fault."
On top of this, I ended up getting recognized for my hair all over the con! Including being pointed out in a picture that was posted to Twitter and receiving several compliments, and people spotting me or remembering me for my "cotton candy hair".
When I got back from the convention, I immediately went back to the salon, found my stylist, and proceeded to thank her a thousand times over. Her suggestion and FANTASTIC job did more than just help me stand out in a crowd... It literally gave me the confidence I needed to meet my idols. Seriously! These people understand that the right hairstyle isn't just about making you look good, but making you feel great! And that's so important, when everything in this world lately tries to tell you how wrong everything you do is, it's great to just have everyone pause for a second and say "Hey... I love your hair!"
So if you're wanting some place that treats you like you're family, and will make you look good enough to catch a celebrity's eye, this is where you want to go! ;) read more