Hair Do's and Don'ts by Aunt Leanne

My mom called me in tears yesterday.  She had dropped Leanne off at the salon for her usual cut & blond highlights.  She wanted her to look really nice for the big baptism this weekend since Leanne will be front and center as the "Mother of God" (godmother).  Apparently my mom's definition of "really nice" and Leanne's definition of "really nice" are not in sync, because when my mom went to pick Leanne up, she found Leanne perched in the chair with mahogany hair and auburn streaks! 

The stylist had given Leanne one of those hairstyle books and Leanne had selected this funky, asymmetrical cut that was long on one side, shaved on the other, with shaggy bangs hanging in her eyes.  Thank heavens Mama Hop arrived in time to put the kibosh on that! 

Leanne: Mom, am I in trouble?
Mama Hop: We'll talk about it later, Leanne
Leanne (facetious grin): I'm a prankster!

Synopsis: After a long talk with the director of the salon, a tearful apology from the stylist, and a grand total of FIVE HOURS in that chair, Leanne's hair was restored to a strawberry platinum version of it's previous state.  While not ideal, it is far more tolerable than the "vampire/goth" look Leanne was sporting earlier that day.  While no formal punishment was issued, Leanne suffered enough because she missed lunch AND bowling thanks to this little hair fiasco.   Notice in the "After" shot, Leanne can't be bothered to smile for the camera - she's too busy inhaling a plate of food.  You know how Leanne cherishes her meals!

Note to Self: Never leave Josie unattended in a salon

Before

(this was actually taken mid-repair so it doesn't do the "before" color justice but you can get a feel for the red)

After

"I liked it better RED!"

- Aunt Leanne