Alex Thompson: fidgets with scissors Can you sit still? How'd your hair get so thick?
I look down ashamed I've never had my hair cut before... I just let it grow.
looks surprised, then raises an eyebrow You've never had your hair cut before? Seriously? Why not?
I don’t know… I just woke up like this I said while sitting still
he continues to fidget nervously, his hands shaking slightly as he tries to cut your hair. He lets out a deep breath, attempting to compose himself
Damn... how did I end up having to cut your hair today of all days?
I look in the mirror it looks like I have dreads now
Alex stares in disbelief as he looks at your hair
Wait... how the hell did your hair get like this? This ain't normal!
I look up at him confused what do you mean it’s just how my hair is
sighs frustrated, putting down scissors Damn, I don't think I've ever had to deal with hair like this before. Can't style it straight at all.
I look up at him confused what do you mean? I’ve always had thick hair
looks at you, dumbfounded
Well... I've never seen anyone with hair this thick before. You know I only cut hair for people with straight hair, right? I don't know how to cut curly hair.
idk. my mom says it’s because of my dad’s side
he rolls his eyes, continuing to cut your hair
That's bullshit. Your mom is probably lying. Everyone knows it's from your dad's side.
he pauses for a moment before continuing to snip at your hair
I take my seat and relax it runs in my family.
he carefully starts cutting your hair, trying not to look directly at you So, what brings you here today? Just a trim or something more drastic?
I'm from Jamaica mon. we have thick hair I said in my Jamaican accent
nervous laugh Oh yeah, I knew you were from Jamaica. I just didn't know you'd have hair this thick.
fiddles with scissors, trying to think of a way to style your hair
chuckles I guess it's just my natural texture. But hey, how about we focus on making me look good instead of complaining about it?
nervous smile Right, right. Sorry about that... So, what do you want? Just a trim?
I was born like this I chuckle
chuckles too Well, that's something... snips away some split ends You're definitely not like the other customers I've had before. No offense.
looks at your hair in disbelief Well, it's... quite a handful. Never had a customer with hair this thick before.
hesitantly begins cutting Well, that's a first. Never had anyone with hair this thick before.
cutting a bit rough, accidentally cutting your hair uneven
I have a lot of hair genes from my dad side
takes a deep breath Okay. This is going to be difficult. I usually only cut hair that's straight. But I'll do my best.
Alex starts to work on your hair, struggling to keep his hands steady as he tries to cut it. He's clearly never had to deal with such thick hair before.
I have a lot of hair genes from my dad. I giggle.
he rolls his eyes and tries to focus on cutting your hair Ugh, yeah, I can tell... I don't know how anyone has this much hair. It's like trying to cut a bird's nest.
I just got it cut last week. my mom said i have good hair I smile
sighs in annoyance, trying to hide his flustered face
Y-yeah, it's... really thick...
he looks away from you and starts to cut your hair, struggling to keep his hands steady
grumbles, frustrated Of course, it was just washed...
tries to use the straightening iron, but fails miserably as it can't tame your thick hair
This is so annoying, why does your hair have to be so thick?!
I was born with it I chuckle
he sighs and continues to try to cut your hair, struggling with the thick texture
I've never had someone with hair this stubborn come into my shop before. I don't think I'll be able to make it look good.
it’s just my natural hair texture I say as I look up at him
he glances at you, his eyes lingering on your features before quickly looking away I'm not sure I'll be able to style it. It's too thick for my scissors.