The Real Scandal Behind AOC’s Haircut

[laylalex 7,245]

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The beauty routine for prominent women who work and live under the eye of a camera can include not just haircuts, but hair color, highlights, lowlights, Keratin treatments, blowouts, braids, manicures, pedicures, facials, eyebrow waxes, eyelash extensions. In some cases, it may include Botox and plastic surgery. Not to mention, women operating in the public eye often maintain one to two sets of makeup (one for home and one for the office) which consists of products like foundation, mascara, lipstick, all the brushes and utensils to apply makeup with, and much more. These costs add up to hundreds, in some cases thousands, of dollars a year.

 

On top of the enormous financial impact, these beauty regimens require these women to take the time out of their busy schedules to attend to their appearances in a way that men in power are spared. Women in power must pay a significant tax on their limited time to sit for manicures, blowouts, brow waxes, and braids, rather than meeting with constituents, reviewing legislation, conducting investigations, chasing a story, traveling to their districts, reviewing their notes, or spending time with their families.

 

https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/10/11/the-real-scandal-behind-aocs-haircut/

 

Please don't tell me that AOC could get away with a cheap haircut. As a woman you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. You go to Supercuts and get an "eh" haircut (and yes, I *have* gone to Supercuts, when I was a poor college student), and you're not trying hard enough. If you spend $300 on a cut and color and tip, you're a spendthrift who's only focused on how you look. Men will say, oh, I don't like my wife/girlfriend/fiancee wearing makeup, but when she tries that on a night she's supposed to be making her man look good, like at a party or gala or whatever, then she's not keeping herself up. Or if we like expressing ourselves with makeup, we wear too much (too much for who?) We can't win. 

 

I'm not putting this at the feet of men. Women are just as complicit in enforcing these standards. I like to look "pretty" but I do that for me -- sure my fiance appreciates it, but he thinks I'd look great in a sack. And I admit that I do judge other women for putting in too much/too little effort, but I am working on at least catching myself when I do that, and realizing it's all pretty meaningless. All of this is to say that this is a really weak point to criticize AOC on when there are more substantial things to consider about what she's saying. The real story is the beauty trap that many if not most women (and probably nearly all women with public profiles) are in.

[Boiler 43,393]

I have always considered a decent cut and colour is a Human Right. 

 

Why it is not part of the #GND I have no idea.

[Neonred 3,444]

I use a Flowbee

Edited October 14, 2019 by Neonred

[laylalex 7,245]

56 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I have always considered a decent cut and colour is a Human Right. 

 

Why it is not part of the #GND I have no idea.

Ugh, no. This is about (1) the unrealistic expectations placed on women to look "nice" when they're, you know, just trying to be human beings in public, and (2) the pink tax that we pay. We pay more to have our shirts dry cleaned, more to have our hair cut, more for products marketed towards women (when the men's version is perfectly serviceable -- case in point razors), and there is LITERALLY A TAX in most states on tampons/pads/menstrual cups. The last of these are necessities of being able to live with dignity, and those of us who are able to have periods have to pay tax on them while there are literally NO "men only" items I can think of that are taxed. 

47 minutes ago, Neonred said:

I use a Flowbee

Nice!  My grandma used to use one on her dog. 

[yuna628 9,527]

I used to go to an expensive place. Top notch stylist and good friend. She did my wedding too. Even with highlights it came to about $150 + tips. It could be $250 if there needed to be a lot more done. That I think is average at many good local independent salons. Eventually it became too much, so now I go to a local salon that cuts my hair for about $30 + tip... and well, bless her heart, but it shows (I have never let her color my hair yet because... well I don't trust her *that* far). Would I love to go back to the days where I would walk out looking like a million bucks? Sure, but there's other priorities.

 

Working women in high positions have a stupid beauty standard to hold themselves up to. And don't even get me started on how much African American women have to pay for and endure for their hair. Little is ever asked about how much male politicians spend on dinners, suits, and other finery. And of course we all remember the expense of a certain male politician's hair cut that one time. Again I hate the beauty industry and what we are put through in the name of looking pretty. Pretty that some other person says is a standard...  but women have to hold themselves accountable too.

[luckytxn 2,263]

Come to our shop here and we can undercut any price anywhere. $7 men  $10 woman basic cut. Waits are usually only an hour or so long when busy.

[laylalex 7,245]

18 minutes ago, luckytxn said:

Come to our shop here and we can undercut any price anywhere. $7 men  $10 woman basic cut. Waits are usually only an hour or so long when busy.

It's a very kind offer but I think it's probably cheaper for me to get my hair cut in the Bay Area than travel to Texas for a cut.  

[Boris Farage 353]

Well this is how it goes with the Democrats. Play up the man (or woman) on the street angle, the "I'm one of you" angle, but secretly coveting the more elite lifestyle. If AOC were a Republican/conservative, she wouldn't have to justify an expensive haircut. Donald Trump doesn't hide his wealth behind some silly "I'm just like you" narrative. (it's more like "you can aspire to this too if you want, as soon as we get past all this socialist nonsense") But it's not on-brand for her party. Sorry my dear, it's Supercuts for you now, and into the future.

[laylalex 7,245]

19 minutes ago, Boris Farage said:

Well this is how it goes with the Democrats. Play up the man (or woman) on the street angle, the "I'm one of you" angle, but secretly coveting the more elite lifestyle. If AOC were a Republican/conservative, she wouldn't have to justify an expensive haircut. Donald Trump doesn't hide his wealth behind some silly "I'm just like you" narrative. (it's more like "you can aspire to this too if you want, as soon as we get past all this socialist nonsense") But it's not on-brand for her party. Sorry my dear, it's Supercuts for you now, and into the future.

Is this meant for me because I said I used to go to Supercuts?

 

Anywya, it's just silly. If she can afford a haircut that price, why shouldn't she spend the money, even if it is outrageously expensive? In order to be respected, she needs to look respectable. I'm not saying she can't get a decent cut at Supercuts, but it's  hit and miss. The one I used to go to in Providence was not that great, but it was what I could afford and back then I kept it all one length anyway. But I was just a nobody so it didn't matter. And when I was married, my ex would have lost his mind if he found out I was going to Supecuts or Fantastic Sam's. 

Edited October 15, 2019 by laylalex

[Boris Farage 353]

1 minute ago, laylalex said:

Is this meant for me because I said I used to go to Supercuts?

No, sorry. It was the first hair maiming establishment to enter my mind.

 

1 minute ago, laylalex said:

Is this meant for me because I said I used to go to Supercuts?

 

Anywya, it's just silly. If she can afford a haircut that price, why shouldn't she spend the money, even if it is outrageously expensive? In order to be respected, she needs to look respectable. I'm not saying she can't get a decent cut at Supercuts, but it's  hit and miss. The one I used to go to in Providence was not that great, but it was what I could afford and back then I kept it all one length anyway. But I was just a nobody so it didn't matter. And when I was married, my ex would have lost his mind if he found out I was going to Supecuts or Fantastic Sam's. 

I absolutely agree with you. She should be able to spend her wealth in whichever way she sees fit. Unfortunately the Democractic Party has made that a no-no.

 

Name a female Republican who has ever had to answer questions about her hair stylist. It doesn't happen, because the right are honest and transparent about their wealth. They don't have to pretend, unlike AOC's party. She has to defend her expenditure because she's showing that now that she is in office, she is no longer one of the common folk. That's a Democratic no-no. They must keep up the fake appearances at all costs.

[Boiler 43,393]

3 hours ago, laylalex said:

Ugh, no. This is about (1) the unrealistic expectations placed on women to look "nice" when they're, you know, just trying to be human beings in public, and (2) the pink tax that we pay. We pay more to have our shirts dry cleaned, more to have our hair cut, more for products marketed towards women (when the men's version is perfectly serviceable -- case in point razors), and there is LITERALLY A TAX in most states on tampons/pads/menstrual cups. The last of these are necessities of being able to live with dignity, and those of us who are able to have periods have to pay tax on them while there are literally NO "men only" items I can think of that are taxed. 

Nice!  My grandma used to use one on her dog. 

Not sure why you are having a go at me, I said it was a human right.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Not sure why you are having a go at me, I said it was a human right.

I firmly agree with this 1000%. 

 

BTW @Boris Farage and @laylalex I still go to GreatClips, but I go to the Greatclips closest to me and NEVER EVER on a weekend. I like the one closest to me because they always cut good (except for the new girl last week) and I get the shampoo with military discount for $14. I never go on weekends because every soldier around here goes there during the weekend to get their haircut and the wait could be up to 1 hour at times and the hairdressers are forced to cut guys hair at 15 minute increments. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

6 hours ago, laylalex said:

Ugh, no. This is about (1) the unrealistic expectations placed on women to look "nice" when they're, you know, just trying to be human beings in public, and (2) the pink tax that we pay. We pay more to have our shirts dry cleaned, more to have our hair cut, more for products marketed towards women (when the men's version is perfectly serviceable -- case in point razors), and there is LITERALLY A TAX in most states on tampons/pads/menstrual cups. The last of these are necessities of being able to live with dignity, and those of us who are able to have periods have to pay tax on them while there are literally NO "men only" items I can think of that are taxed. 

Nice!  My grandma used to use one on her dog. 

Give it a rest.  I pay tax on toilet paper.  And antibacterial soap and cream.  And gas. And... everything I purchase.  To include tampons and pads.  It has NOTHING to do with a product being for a man or a woman.  It has to do with commerce and supporting a community and obeying our laws.   

 

Women pay more for things because they are emotional and believe advertising hype.  My wife has to buy shampoo, body wash, and facial soap, when all I buy is shampoo.  Cuz it cleans my body and face as well as my hair.  And I don’t need acne products because I don’t pack my pores with chemicals because some ad in a beauty magazine tells me I should.

Edited October 15, 2019 by ALFKAD

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

Oh, and since we’re comparing cuts, I haven’t paid for a haircut in over 7 years.  Because my wife loves me.

[TBoneTX 43,019]

6 hours ago, luckytxn said:

we can undercut

Pun intended, huh man?

 

I pay $6 at the local 2-chair shop run by the Mexican chicas.

I pay $5 in Mexico (remembering wistfully when it was $3).

It's still $2, $2.50, or $3 in Ecuador.