New genderhack

[gement]

How to get myself called sir at Bartell Drug: Fake a receding hairline.

Expanded instructions: Ask a somewhat horrified hair stylist to emphasize my temples and leave the front of my hair longish, a la Christopher Eccleston. When she does not, repeat "Receding hairline. It's for a costume," until she does. Go home and further emphasize the effect with scissors because she only went halfway. Dye it a darker color so it doesn't just disappear into my head.

I wonder why I didn't think of this years ago!

By the way, I was there to purchase more hair dye (see prev post) and also picked up the most masculine-coded tub of hair product I've ever seen in my life, American Crew FIBER. Mostly because it said low-shine and came in a 1.75oz jar so I don't have to carry a giant tub of it to Gally. But so butch!

Comments

[caladri.livejournal.com]

Yes, this totally works! :D Also, picture? I am curious how you chose to depict receding hairline.

[annissamazing]

I can't wait to see this costume! I'm so excited I nearly typed this reply in all caps!

[loree.livejournal.com]

The Internet has spoken - we require pictures!

[maribou]

I was thinking "why does American Crew FIBER sound familiar?" and realized it's because one of my student workers uses that product to keep her stunning and ever-changing mohawk in line.

V. v. butch, indeed.

[grum]

Hah! Awesome. Enjoy Gally!

[sprgtime.livejournal.com]

Will there be a picture? I'd love to see a picture of you & your receding hairline! :)

[littlemystories.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen it, but I confess, I think you would make a rockin' Christopher Eccleston, G.

[spexsthoughts.livejournal.com]

Sounds awesome :)