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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Breaking up with hairstylist Dear Annie: How does you have enjoyed getting to one breakup with her hairstyl- know her over the decades and ist of more than 30 years? Mine appreciate her taking care of knows my children and grand- your hair but that you’d like to children, and I know hers. change things up and try a dif- During my haircuts, we have ferent salon that offers more exchanged stories of our fam- styles you’re currently inter- ested in. Emphasize ilies throughout the DEAR that it’s nothing per- years, but we have no sonal. Hairstylists contact socially. I am ANNIE see people every day ready for a change for who are looking for a several reasons but do transformation, so she not want to hurt her should understand. feelings. It would be Perhaps this infor- awkward if I simply mation will also be quit making appoint- ments and then later of use to the follow- Lane ing woman, whose let- saw her in public. Do Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. ter also arrived in my I owe her an explana- tion, which might be inbox this week. hurtful? Thank you for advice Dear Annie: For the past on the kindest way to deal with four years, I’ve been having this. — Needing a Change a friend do my hair. “Marcy” Dear Needing a Change: and I knew each other in grade Breaking up is hard to do, school and lost touch, but I and the bond between a long- saw on Facebook that she was time client and a trusted styl- doing hair and decided to start ist can be strong. After con- seeing her. She is a very sweet sulting some hairstylists on the woman and is passionate about matter, the consensus seems to her work, and I am grateful be that honesty is the best pol- that she gives me a good deal. icy. Give your stylist a call. Try But over the past few months, to keep the conversation short my hair has seemed unhealthy, and sweet. No need to go into and the color is patchy. I’m too much detail. Tell her that tempted to go to another salon THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. next time to see whether some- one else could get my hair into better shape, but I don’t want to hurt Marcy’s feelings. She seems pretty sensitive, and I’m worried she’d take it as a per- sonal attack. Any ideas on how to handle this? — Frizzy in Flagstaff Dear Frizzy: Before you cut and run, let Marcy know that you’ve not been loving your locks lately. Many hairstyl- ists are eager to improve their techniques, and she might wel- come the feedback. If the prob- lem persists, you can always gently let her know that you really appreciate all she’s done over the years but that you’d like to try out another salon to see whether someone else has a different idea about how to manage your hair. She might actually be relieved to have the appointment slot open for someone whom she’d charge full price. Lastly, I realize this is of lit- tle help to you now, but let this be a lesson for the future: Avoid doing business with friends. No matter how much money it saves, it could end up costing you in dearer ways. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The thing that makes you lose your sense of time is very healthy for you to participate in today. While you’re in that gap of fascination and engagement, other parts of your mind will be freed to work on problem-solving. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s a marvelous structure behind the simple things you experience today. To be curious about what makes it so is to touch on your own potential for genius. Curiosity is its own reward. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Work on the problem until your brain gets tired of it, and then stop. To work past that point will be counterproductive. Pushing through fatigue will only lead to injury or burn out. Quit while you’re ahead, refresh, and try again later. CANCER (June 22-July 22). What is keeping you from offering your gifts to the world? Don’t worry about how they’ll be received. You could speculate for days and you still wouldn’t get it right. Just offer your gifts and get ready for sur- prise and delight. the opposite. They form an opinion first, and then they search for confirming facts. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re sensitive to struggle because you’ve had plenty of your own. The people who seem most in control may be hanging on by a thread. It makes you want to listen a little deeper, love a little harder and be a little kinder. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be objective and be happy. If you take it personally, you will be doing yourself a disservice, not to mention mak- ing a mistake because the circumstance wasn’t built for you personally. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be aware that people see you in whatever terms will most ben- efit and confirm their existing needs and opinions. That’s why you’d be unwise to adopt anyone else’s definition of you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To be thoughtful about your reactions to life is to enter the higher realms of human development. Relationships will push your buttons. That’s the job of relationships. Expect it, embrace it, and you’ll be better for it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Things get competitive today, which can be positive if it helps everyone up their game. The best competitions have multiple winners. If there is only one, the game ultimately won’t be a great experience for anyone, least of all the winner. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If an actor played you in a movie, your every gesture and manner of speaking would be studied — your clothes, possessions, what you eat. These minute details are art. Approaching them as such will make life more enjoyable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). How people see one another is a matter of perception, and each person’s perception is limited by that person’s own agenda. So if you feel that who you really are has remained a secret, you’re in the majority. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 10). You’ve a natural inclination to serve and assist those lucky enough to be in your circle; just don’t forget about you. A retreat will help you get the perspective needed to be a better worker, partner, friend and self-advocate. Logistical adjustments in Septem- ber will set all on a positive trajectory, so don’t be afraid to change it up. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 4, 44, 46 and 32. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The proper way to make an assessment is to gather facts and then form an opinion. Do this today and you’ll be rewarded. Also, keep in mind that most people do FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE
