She sat in the chair, convinced she’d leave ready for a magazine cover.
She had volunteered to model at a hairdressing gala, one of those events where stylists show off their talent in front of hundreds of spectators. She had ordinary hair, the kind that never causes problems, and was excited to try out a spectacular new look. She thought it was an opportunity: a radical change, applause, and maybe a few photos to remember it by. Spectacular it was, yes, though not in the way she had imagined. Snip after snip, her hair was transformed into a most peculiar cut, the kind that makes you look twice to figure out what’s going on. And the best (or worst) part is that it all happened in full view of the audience, with no chance to hide or ask them to stop.
It takes courage to let yourself be carried along like that, eyes closed and your trust placed in someone else’s hands. Because taking a chance with your hair in the privacy of a hair salon is one thing, but doing it with a stage in front of you is quite another. And you, would you have dared to sit in that chair?