It was the transitional point in a new relationship. We were casual but affectionate. Loving but playing it cool. Inseparable but with unspoken permission to do our own thang.
So when my brand new love interest told me he needed a haircut, I decided there was no better time to leap in and take advantage of a salacious moment.
What man wouldn’t want their tired scalp gently massaged? Having long, strong fingers slowly running through sun bleached blond locks.
He was going to be floored by my hairdressing skills.
Only problem was, I didn’t have any.
Pulling out an old magazine with an article, “5 Easy Tips to Cutting Your Boyfriends’ Hair” I had found my perfect subject for experimentation.
With step by step clearly printed photos of the back of some poor anonymous man’s head, how hard could it be?
“You know, I’ve never done this before”
Always important to be completely 100% truthful to your new boyfriend.
“That’s okay. I’m sure you’ll do great,” he politely smiled.
Liar.
And with that consent and a pair of half blunt paper scissors, I began to snip away.
Grabbing tuffs of hair between my fingers, I was convinced “Toni and Guy” was the next career move.
It didn’t take long to realize though, the sides were uneven.
Then, the nape of his neck had large chunks of hair missing.
The top half resembled a pineapple.
When there was no hair left to mutilate, I knew I was in big trouble.
“So what do you think?” quickly flashing a mirror at his back and sides, giving him no time to properly survey the disastrous hack job.
“Um, yeah. Looks great”
Again. Liar.
Surprisingly, he didn’t dump me. Instead, he gave me the chance to test the waters even further.
I had asked him to be my Plus One at a friend’s wedding. As everyone knows such status is a serious step for any newly courting couple.
Make or break time.
But gladly accept my invitation he did, despite having developed a stye under his left eye. His wonky haircut became its perfect accessory.
Funnily, it was a brilliant day. Full of romance, dancing and laughter.
I finally admitted to ruining his hair.
Unbeknownst to me, colleagues and flatmates had relentlessly teased him about his new quirky look.
I may not have yet said that I loved him.
But that moment, I certainly knew he was a keeper.
Happy Valentine’s Day, my love.
I will never cut your hair again. I solemnly promise to always leave it to the experts.
Joining Zanni at Heart Mama for the Lover of the Year linky.
kirri says
You gave him a pineapple head!
He knew it and accompanied you to a wedding – with a stye and without complaint.
This is true romance. Epic love story lol
Happy Valentines Day x
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Janet says
Ha ha! True love that!
I am not permitted to go near anybody’s head with scissors in our house after a rather unfortunate incident with Mr 18 some years ago … LOL
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Zanni, Heart Mama says
What a cute story Grace! He obviously trusted you right away. I love how you have told it.
Hope you have a great day together. And thanks for linking up! x x
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Kelly HTandT says
Aw, how sweet is Mr Surfer to pretend that it was ok! Now THAT is love 🙂
Gorgeous photo of you two. Happy VDay love birds x
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Emma says
a sweet story!
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Rita says
Ahh! What a nice story! My hubby had long hair and the day before we met, he shave it all off… Since then, he shave he’s head. I never knew him with hair!
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EssentiallyJess says
Love it Grace.
I cut boatmans hair, but then spend the next few days seeing all the bits I missed :/
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Rachel @ The Kids Are All Right says
You know he just wanted to feel you close to him! I bet he thinks it was all worth it. xx
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Jacana says
At least you didn’t put a bowl on his head and cut around it! A Pineapple cut sounds so much better than a bowl cut.
Bachelormum says
Gorgeous couple grace. Thanks for sharing x
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Lydia C. Lee says
Sweet! But never, NEVER, let anyone cut your hair! Even hairdressers muck it up half the time~
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Twinkle in the Eye says
Oh that’s so lovely!
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Emily @ Have a laugh on me says
It must be true love for a man to let you cut his hair – mine wouldn’t dare let me!!! Such a lovely couple Grace xx
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Robomum says
A haircut = True Love.
As My Man is as bald as they come, he gets free cuts over the bathtub once a fortnight.
True Love.
Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! X
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Kim says
That’s so sweet of Mr Surfer – there’s something a little bit ‘Something about Mary’ about this story! Gorgeous pic of you two. My husband used to do his own haircuts – a number 2-3 all over, but had the setting too low the LAST haircut before our wedding. So he has a chunk missing from the front of his head in all our photos. Not so cute, not so romantic, but I married him just the same, and it was still the best day of my life.
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Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions says
That has to be one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard What a man! And definitely a keeper. I knew Dave was a keeper the first time we went away together for the night and I got myself in to a rather embarrassing situation (which is totally not fit for the internet, or even discussion in person either!) and he didn’t even blink an eye. His help and no laughing was all the proof I needed that he was the real deal!
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Cathy says
lol anyone that lets a non-hairdresser cut their hair has to be a keeper! Great flashback 🙂
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Carla says
Love it!!! What a gorgeous couple you make!
Josefa @always Josefa says
A gorgeous story to share Grace. Can you imagine your boys sitting down to read this one day?
So glad you found your keeper – happy (belated) Valentines Day xx
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Nami says
When in doubt – SHAVE it off. Number one blade, all around. Don’t ask – I’ve was a barber…and the stories I could tell. Hoooweee.
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