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.
Family Pressures Me To Get Hair Cut By Cousin-In-Law, But I Can't Afford It

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Hairstylist cousin-in-law pressures me for a haircut 💇♀️

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Cousin-in-law offers expensive haircut, friend saves the day 🙌

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DIY haircuts vs family pressure 💇♀️👨👩👧

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Declining family pressure to get haircut from cousin-in-law 💇🏻♂️

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Politely declining a family member's services causes guilt-tripping. 😑

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💇♀️ Can't afford cousin-in-law's haircuts, family pushing for it. 💸

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Awkward tension arises as family pressures for costly haircut 💇♂️

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Can't afford haircut, family pressures. Shut them down with sass.

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Family pressures me to get a haircut by cousin-in-law 💇♀️

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Feeling neglected by family, AITA for refusing cousin's haircut?

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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.
Family pressures broke OP into getting a costly haircut, NTA.

rougeadmiralannie | rougeadmiralannie
Standing up to toxic family pressure. You go, OP! 🙌

Practical_Heart7287 | Practical_Heart7287
Mom ignores financial struggles, expects expensive haircut from cousin-in-law. 😒

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Don't let family guilt you into an expensive haircut 💇♀️💸 Stand your ground! NTA

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Family pressures OP to get a haircut from cousin-in-law for a 'make-over' but refuses to help in actual needs. NTA

ConsistentCheesecake | ConsistentCheesecake
Stand your ground! The family should pay for the haircut 💇♀️

MariKJa | MariKJa
Stick to your budget and do what makes you comfortable 💇♀️

Legendary_Bumblebee | Legendary_Bumblebee
Stand your ground 💪. No one can force you to spend money you don't have 💰.

AMerrickanGirl | AMerrickanGirl
Standing up for yourself is difficult but necessary. You're NTA.

votemarvel | votemarvel
NTA! Don't let anyone shame you for having a useful skill 💇♀️

salukiqueen | salukiqueen
Don't let family pressure you into an expensive haircut 💇♀️

DemonicAnjul | DemonicAnjul
Polite OP stands up to family pressure and guilt trips 💪

Lexi_Banner | Lexi_Banner
Free haircuts as a model could be a cool option 😎

etoiles-du-nord | etoiles-du-nord
Family pressures OP to cut hair but can't afford it - NTA

Beautiful_mistakes | Beautiful_mistakes
Avoid Cousin Cathy's scissors! NTA - You got this 💇♀️

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Commenter questions meaning of 'Oh sweetie' and supports OP. 👍

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Pushy cousin-in-law gets a dose of her own medicine. NTA 🙅♀️

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Standing up to pushy family: NTA for refusing overpriced haircut 💇♀️

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Asserting boundaries without being an a**hole 👍

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Commenter mistakenly suggests checking vasectomy instead of hair cut

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Commenter claps back at mom's unrealistic expectations with sarcasm 😒

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Setting boundaries with family without breaking the bank 💇♀️💸

MinsAino | MinsAino
Budget over beauty. Supportive comment from fellow Redditor.

confusingparadox | confusingparadox
Cutting own hair is valid. Family shouldn't pressure for services.

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Don't let others guilt you for not supporting struggling family 💪

JennaFarce | JennaFarce
Cutting my own hair is cheaper and better - NTA 👌

Alynnar | Alynnar
Your hair, your choice. Don't waste money on a bad cut 💇♀️

KittyKiitos | KittyKiitos
Stand up for yourself! No means no. 🙅♀️ NTA.

beachygirl12 | beachygirl12
Friends offer free services, cousin-in-law demanding payment is BS. NTA 🙅♀️

deliriousgoomba | deliriousgoomba
Don't let family pressure you into a pricey haircut 💇♀️💰 #DIY

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Stand your ground! 💪 It's your hair and your budget.

WaDaEp | WaDaEp
Choosing independence over family pressure 💪👨👩👧

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Standing up for yourself and shutting down bullies. 🙌

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Family pressures OP to get expensive haircut, but NTA stands up

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Delaying responses to unwanted texts with a touch of gratitude 😊

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Don't let your family pressure you into expensive haircuts 💇♀️

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Commenter rightfully outraged by family's lack of support. 💪

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DIY haircuts are the way to go! NTA 👍💇

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You shut them down gracefully. 👏 NTA

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DIY haircuts are the way to go 💇♀️

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Don't let anyone pressure you about your appearance 💪

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Former hairdresser offers free haircut, criticizes pushy cousin-in-law.

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Stand your ground! 💪 You shouldn't have to pay for it.

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Don't let them pressure you into spending beyond your means 💰

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Clever response to family pressure for expensive haircut 💇♂️💸

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Breaking the bank for a haircut? NTA for standing up.

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Commenter finds $8 cocktails in NYC amusing 😂

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DIY haircare queen slams unprofessional family pressure 💇♀️🚫

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Family pressure to use cousin-in-law for haircuts, but free is better 🤑

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Family pressures OP to get hair cut by cousin-in-law but won't pay for it. NTA

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Family pressures and sexism towards getting hair cut by cousin-in-law 💇

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Supportive comment acknowledges struggle to make own way in life ❤️

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Don't let family pressure you into unnecessary expenses 💰

KandyGirl477 | KandyGirl477
NTA- Family favors cousin-in-law financially, ignores OP's financial responsibility 🤑

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Don't trust pushy hairdressers, even if they're family 💇♀️

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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 💪

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