Karen in CO Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 If you saw me at the grocery store (or anywhere else) in the afternoon with wet hair, fresh from the shower, what would you think? I have curly hair that looks more like a big poodle-doo gone wrong if I touch it while it is drying so it air dries. I also tend to run in the early afternoon so it isn't unusual for me to shower then go somewhere with wet hair. It occurred to me not long ago that I don't think I've every seen anyone else with wet hair outside of a house. Do ya'll all blow dry? Shower earlier or later in the day? Just stay home until you're dry? I'm not planning to change, but maybe sometime before I turned 42(ish) I should have learned the proper etiquette of wet hair. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 my hair is also curly so I never blow dry it either and I go places with wet hair. I never think twice about it. But now that you mention it, I don't recall that I ever see anyone else out with wet hair. Oh well, so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Oh my L-rd. I never give it a second thought. I wear sweats, too. Never knew I was so rebellious. Guess I don't belong in polite society. I'm from Ohio--does that explain it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I'd think you just got out of the shower. What would you think if I had my hair twisted in a claw but still soaking wet? I know a lady that would more often than not show up at mass with long straight wet hair. By the time mass was over she was usually mostly dry. Let the person who has never been late throw the first stone. It won't be from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I think curly-haired people can get away with it and I wouldn't think twice. I can't, though. I look totally trashy if I go out with wet hair and haven't done it in years. And I'm a jeans/tshirt kind of girl, so it isn't like I have difficult standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have the same problem. I try to take my shower at night so I can just get my hair damp in the morning to freshen it up - it dries faster that way. Or, sometimes I'll just pull it back or wear a hat so I don't have to deal with it. I hate going out with wet hair and I never see anybody else with wet hair either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would probably think you have just gotten out of the shower, if I had noticed your wet hair at all. Then I might wonder if you had been to the gym, or if maybe you were lucky and got to sleep in, or that you must be cold walking around with that wet head. It is cold where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 shower in the morning. I have medium/longish hair and pull it back wet up into a clip/pony/hairsticks/comb. (it only stays up if it was wet/damp when I put it up.) I used to do french braid down the back alot, but I just like it up better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Curly girl here, and I haven't used a blow dryer since the 90s. I usually put my wet hair back in a headband type thing, it gives it a little lift as it dries. So I don't give it a second thought to going out with wet hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 My hair's so short and straight that it dries on the way to the store. ;) But for you gorgeous curly-headed people, never fear - if you are out and about with wet hair, I might think you've just come from a pool, a run or your work, and wanted a shower afterwards. Nothing more than that. I live in the midst of dairy farmers. Evening meetings tend to start at 7:30 (no matter the organization) to accomodate milking times. The dairy farmers tend to show up with wet hair, and I think it's rather thoughtful of them to jump in the shower after chores are done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Pfffft...unless I *knew* you, and you made it a point to say 'Hi', I sincerely doubt I'd notice. Frankly, these days I probably wouldn't notice someone wearing a cape, dayglo go go boots and nothing else unless they strapped cymbals to their knees. Sleep deprivation. Blessing and a curse :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Pfffft...unless I *knew* you, and you made it a point to say 'Hi', I sincerely doubt I'd notice. Frankly, these days I probably wouldn't notice someone wearing a cape, dayglo go go boots and nothing else unless they strapped cymbals to their knees. Sleep deprivation. Blessing and a curse :lol: Cymbals on the knees - so that's what I need to get noticed?:lol: Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would probably think you have just gotten out of the shower, if I had noticed your wet hair at all. Then I might wonder if you had been to the gym, or if maybe you were lucky and got to sleep in, or that you must be cold walking around with that wet head. It is cold where I live. I've had it freeze before - you don't notice the frozen hair as much as you when your ears freeze - or start to defrost anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Cymbals on the knees - so that's what I need to get noticed?:lol: Thanks for the tip. *snort* I'd notice only b/c the noise would wake the baby. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think, Oh good, someone else like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I've gone out with wet hair a lot. We don't even own a blow dryer. I've noticed that other people don't seem to go out with wet hair. I'm a low maintenance kind of girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think that you had just come from the gym. And then I would feel guilty for not going to the gym myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) This is me in the summer. I'm a reluctant curly girl, so I'm only curly in the summer. In the winter when I can keep my hair straight I do that with an iron. In the summertime I have to wet my hair every morning and it takes forever to dry. For. ev. er. eta- I don't want to know what you would think of me if you saw me sometimes in town. Mud boots, horse poop, dog hair..........if I'm doing a farm thing and the guys need parts or cattle meds RIGHT AWAY I go as I am. Usually only to the vet or Tractor Supply though! Edited December 3, 2011 by Remudamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I do the same thing all the time but honestly I very rarey pay attention to what other people look like. If I did notice I would think oh goog, I must not be the only person in the whole world that showers during the day. The fact that curly hair is wet is a given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Oh my L-rd. I never give it a second thought. I wear sweats, too. Never knew I was so rebellious. Guess I don't belong in polite society. I'm from Ohio--does that explain it? :lol::lol: I wear sweats in public and go out with a wet head. I live in Ohio, so I guess that does explain it! I also wear tennis shoes just about everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I wouldn't think anything at all. And I go out and let my hair air dry all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 If you saw me at the grocery store (or anywhere else) in the afternoon with wet hair, fresh from the shower, what would you think? Nothing. If questioned, I'd think you were clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have straight hair. I blow-dry it maybe once a year, if that. Sometimes I leave the house when it is still wet. Usually it's just damp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieC Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would be glad that I'm not the only person who walks around with wet hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Count me among the wet haired curly tops. Frankly I can wash it at 8 am and about 5 pm it's getting dry. I've got lots of thick hair.;). Everyone probably thinks I'm some bum homeschooling mom who doesn't get up until 2pm.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Out running errands!? Wouldn't bother me a bit. I don't care if people wear their sweats or jammy bottoms either. Whatever works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I also have very curly hair and go out with wet hair all the time, so I wouldn't think anything about it. It is getting cold here so I am going to have to start planning better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Wouldn't even be on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I'd think you had no class and were completely clueless when it comes to style and etiquette. Sorry, but you asked. That's what I'd think. Flame away. Just kidding. :D I just wanted to post something different. I wouldn't think anything of it, except that you were clean! Well, actually, I'd probably subconsciously think "I could be friends with her" b/c you aren't too uptight to go out with wet hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 If it were anytime between November and May, I'd think you were nuts and looking for frostbite, and if I knew you, I might knit you a couple of toques. Other than that, I would just think you'd been to the gym or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think that you had just come from the gym. And then I would feel guilty for not going to the gym myself. :iagree: oh how I agree :D I have wavy hair. If I shower before going out my hair usually goes up in a clip or a bun. I hate blow drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think that you had just come from the gym. And then I would feel guilty for not going to the gym myself. :lol::iagree: That is exactly what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think you just had a shower or just got your hair cut. It wouldn't phase me at all. I've seen way worse at the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I go places with wet hair all the time. Including church. Never thought twice about it. I have straight hair. I might notice another person with wet hair, but I wouldn't think about it - it would be a passing observation and then gone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I go out with wet hair all the time. I have long hair and trying to blowdry it is a futile effort anyway (it used to take an hour to blowdry in high school, which is a waste of time), so I always let it air dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I never use a blow dryer. In fact, I don't think I own one... I wash and go in the morning. I have medium length average hair. I'm over 40 and I really don't care what other people are thinking.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I wouldn't even notice. I don't blow dry and I leave home with wet hair all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would think you were cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Curly girl here too and I never blow dry my hair. I've even walked into church still slightly wet. Showering the night before doesn't help. My hair is a mess after I sleep on it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Joining the others who would assume you had worked out and had the good manners to shower afterwards. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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