In a bid to save money, a Reddit user has been cutting her own hair for years. However, when her cousin’s wife, who’s a hairdresser, offered to trim her hair at a discount, she refused. The family then tried to push her into using the hairdresser’s services, but she couldn’t afford it. When she asked why no one had ever helped her, her mother got quiet and hung up. Now, the Reddit user is wondering if she’s in the wrong for refusing to pay for a haircut. Read on to find out more about this family drama.
DIY hair care: My one-time experience with a professional stylist.
Haircut by cousin-in-law out of budget, living Sex and the City dreams vicariously.
Hairstylist cousin-in-law pressures me for a haircut ♀️
Cousin-in-law offers expensive haircut, friend saves the day
DIY haircuts vs family pressure ♀️
Declining family pressure to get haircut from cousin-in-law ♂️
Politely declining a family member’s services causes guilt-tripping.
♀️ Can’t afford cousin-in-law’s haircuts, family pushing for it.
Awkward tension arises as family pressures for costly haircut ♂️
Can’t afford haircut, family pressures. Shut them down with sass.
Family pressures me to get a haircut by cousin-in-law ♀️
Feeling neglected by family, AITA for refusing cousin’s haircut?
Family pressures me to get hair cut by cousin-in-law
Struggling to make ends meet, the last thing the author wants is an expensive haircut. But when their cousin-in-law, a professional hairdresser, offered a discounted rate, they declined. Now, the family is pushing back, claiming they should support each other during hard times. But with only $15 to their name, the author feels unsupported and frustrated. Is it fair for the family to ask for support when they can’t offer any in return? Read on for the comments and reactions to this family drama.
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Family pressures broke OP into getting a costly haircut, NTA.
Standing up to toxic family pressure. You go, OP!
Mom ignores financial struggles, expects expensive haircut from cousin-in-law.
Don’t let family guilt you into an expensive haircut ♀️ Stand your ground! NTA
Family pressures OP to get a haircut from cousin-in-law for a ‘make-over’ but refuses to help in actual needs. NTA
Stand your ground! The family should pay for the haircut ♀️
Stick to your budget and do what makes you comfortable ♀️
Stand your ground . No one can force you to spend money you don’t have .
Standing up for yourself is difficult but necessary. You’re NTA.
NTA! Don’t let anyone shame you for having a useful skill ♀️
Don’t let family pressure you into an expensive haircut ♀️
Polite OP stands up to family pressure and guilt trips
Free haircuts as a model could be a cool option
Family pressures OP to cut hair but can’t afford it – NTA
Avoid Cousin Cathy’s scissors! NTA – You got this ♀️
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Commenter questions meaning of ‘Oh sweetie’ and supports OP.
Pushy cousin-in-law gets a dose of her own medicine. NTA ♀️
Standing up to pushy family: NTA for refusing overpriced haircut ♀️
Asserting boundaries without being an a**hole
Commenter mistakenly suggests checking vasectomy instead of hair cut
Commenter claps back at mom’s unrealistic expectations with sarcasm
Setting boundaries with family without breaking the bank ♀️
Budget over beauty. Supportive comment from fellow Redditor.
Cutting own hair is valid. Family shouldn’t pressure for services.
Don’t let others guilt you for not supporting struggling family
Cutting my own hair is cheaper and better – NTA
Your hair, your choice. Don’t waste money on a bad cut ♀️
Stand up for yourself! No means no. ♀️ NTA.
Friends offer free services, cousin-in-law demanding payment is BS. NTA ♀️
Don’t let family pressure you into a pricey haircut ♀️ #DIY
Stand your ground! It’s your hair and your budget.
Choosing independence over family pressure
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Standing up for yourself and shutting down bullies.
Family pressures OP to get expensive haircut, but NTA stands up
Delaying responses to unwanted texts with a touch of gratitude
Don’t let your family pressure you into expensive haircuts ♀️
Commenter rightfully outraged by family’s lack of support.
DIY haircuts are the way to go! NTA
You shut them down gracefully. NTA
DIY haircuts are the way to go ♀️
Don’t let anyone pressure you about your appearance
Former hairdresser offers free haircut, criticizes pushy cousin-in-law.
Stand your ground! You shouldn’t have to pay for it.
Don’t let them pressure you into spending beyond your means
Clever response to family pressure for expensive haircut ♂️
Breaking the bank for a haircut? NTA for standing up.
Commenter finds $8 cocktails in NYC amusing
DIY haircare queen slams unprofessional family pressure ♀️
Family pressure to use cousin-in-law for haircuts, but free is better
Family pressures OP to get hair cut by cousin-in-law but won’t pay for it. NTA
Family pressures and sexism towards getting hair cut by cousin-in-law
Supportive comment acknowledges struggle to make own way in life ❤️
Don’t let family pressure you into unnecessary expenses
NTA- Family favors cousin-in-law financially, ignores OP’s financial responsibility
Don’t trust pushy hairdressers, even if they’re family ♀️
Don’t let them guilt-trip you. You’re NTA in this situation.
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Don’t ever go without for someone who doesn’t care about your situation
