“I expected it to look hideous.”

Fifty to 50 #01: Get a Daft Haircut

I’ve never had a daft haircut, not even as a teenager. And, let’s be honest, a post about a haircut can’t really be all that readworthy, can it? Essentially, I had my hair cut. Not particularly interesting. Then I had an idea: just write down some of the feedback that you’ve had. So that’s what I’m going to do.

Ruth: “Your head will feel the cold.”

Danielle: “I do love you.”

Isis: “Wasn’t expecting that, I must say. Midlife crisis?” Then, “If anyone can rock it, it’s you!”

Isla: “Amazing!”

Helen: “No waaaaaaaaaaay!”

Ben: “Love that view, David. You look great.”

Lindsey: “Loving it!”

Nicky: “You look like an extra from Trainspotting.”

Graham: “Oh, my God, I love it! This is the best thing I’ve seen all day!”

Catherine: “Very Beckham 2002.”

Tracey: “Will you let me dye it green?”

Richard: “He’s rebelling.”

Adele: “What on earth have you done to your hair, David?”

Fin: “Love it!”

Blessy: “Love that hair!”

Claire: “You ********!”

Diane: “Looking great!”

Steve: “Looks good. Like a car tyre.”

Anne: “Oh! David’s done a Taxi Driver!”

Tom (the barber): “I like your hair. Obviously, I might be biased.”

Brittany: “Ooh, David!”

Eve (aged nine): “I love your hair, David. I want to have it like that when I’m older. I want to have a line through my hair like you.”

George (aged seven): “When I’m eight, I might be taller than my daddy.”

Back to Eve: “I hope you don’t ever shave your hair bald again.”

Michael: “What were you thinking?”

Brian: “David the UFC fighter.”

Cara: “No way, that’s so good! For some reason, that does suit you.”

Tim: “It makes you look mean.”

Solange: “You do you.”

And, finally, me: “I expected it to look hideous, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. I thought I’d keep it for a week, then shave it all off, but I think I’ll keep it for a while.”

Well, that’s item number one ticked off the list – hurrah! I wonder what’ll be next?

“All things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial.” I Corinthians 6:12.

Yeah. He might have had a good point, there.