My hair has a mind of its own. Styling requires a regiment of hair products, brushes and hot rollers. Most days the thick, straight mane defies me with its refusal to curl. And if it’s humid, I don’t even bother. I simply pull it back in the manner of a Robert Palmer girl circa 1985.
On the up side I don’t have split ends. But my locks grow fast and are now in desperate need of taming. I do a Google search and find there are as many salons as restaurants in Manhattan. I need a more intimate source and call Jane. She has caller id at the office and answers, “Hi sweetie!” “I need a haircut,” I say. “Any recommendations? What do you pay?” “I know a great place in SoHo. I get cut and color for $400.”
Clearly we have different ideas on the cost of a bob. If I had an extra $400 I’d march into Bloomies and buy a Michael Kors tote, preferably pink. Better yet, I’d put a down payment on some new boobs. At least the bags and boobs are long-term investments. Because THAT is what the world REALLY needs --- Hindu Barbie seeks Hindu Ken for a lifetime of lentils in Barbie Dream Townhouse, with Elevator.
Michael Kors Tote in Blush
Barbie Townhouse with Elevator
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8 comments:
I remember my most expensive hair cut/treatment- spending $500 for japanese permanent straightening and 3 days later when I washed it became back to the my normal wavy.So there goes my $500 into the drain. It is amazing how much a hair cut can cost.i could have got the same straightening at a cheaper price with a nice blowdry. :)
Dear Anonymous, I have seen advertisements for Japanense straightening! I had no idea HOW expensive they were, perhaps I am lucky to ALREADY have WAY straight hair!:)
OMG! I almost fell out my bed when I read $400. For a hair cut/hairdo/hair whatever!!!!! Are you mad, Girrrrllll! I don't care how rich this Desi Man is. Go straight to Target, buy a hair curler, some curlers and DO IT YOURSELF -:)!! Man, oh man, my heart is still palpatating (I thinkg that's how it's spelled. I can't even think...
Dear Starlight ... I almost fell out of my chair at the thought of spending $400. Manhattan is just that expensive, haircuts are hundreds of dollars. But I am queen of the $2 slice of pizza so I found a less expensive salon. And I never put the downpayment on boobs. :)
Ohh I'm looking for a new place to get my hair cut. Recommendations?
Dear Samosas for One ... what do you want to spend? I went to Scott J Aveda, there is one on the UWS and UES. On the UWS I say a cute adorable little blonde gal named Lynne who is from Michigan, another Midwester like us! And on the UES side I saw Gina. Incl tip I think it was $70. They also have master cutters, but I am Indian and picked the middle range stylist :)
Good timing as I need a haircut. Thanks!
Dear Samosas for One ... you got it sister!
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