Thursday, August 11, 2005
Nu Hairs
I started this morning off right with my usual trip to the gym and nice haircut at Solstice Salon. When I called yesterday, one of the stylists answered and offered to do my hair at 8 even though the salon doesn't open until 9.
He did a did a really good job (pic below) and he was fast. I like getting my hair done and everything, but some stylists take a ridiculously long time and don't even deliver the best cut and style. I told the guy what I wanted and he gave it to me. Every purchase should be so easy!
Our conversation was also pleasant–not too personal, but not too superficial. I hate being asked the same question three times in the same visit (yes, that has actually happened to me... "Are you in school? What's your major?"). And I also don't like feeling like I have to bear my soul, or listen to my stylist bear theirs. This was just the right amount of friendly exchange between strangers.
This guy has obviously been doing this his whole life. Next to the numerous image-altering visits to my girl in Austin, this was one of the most satisfying hair experiences I've ever had. The cut was a little pricier than I would have liked, but as with almost every aspect of my life, I'm happy to spend a little more money for a little less bullshit.
This picture was taken at 8:45 in the morning. Despite my early jaunts to the gym, I am not a morning person. Very few people have made me smile this wide before noon, and they weren't cutting my hair.
