trying something new

There are a few things that I do with little inhibition or reserve. Cutting my hair is one of those things. It may seem trivial but it is my philosophy that experimenting with your hair is easy and if something is messed up it always grows back. My hair style is the one style I have control over. When I was in London my sister and I both got our hair cut for free at the Toni&Guy Salon Academy. We were basically final projects for the students. It was nice to get a free hair cut and I was in need of one so it worked out. As that style grew out, though, I liked it less and less. A couple of weeks ago I decided it was time for a change, something very new and very different. When I was in France the first time (6 years ago) I really wanted to get my hair cut here. It never worked out then but today I was finally able to fulfill that dream.

If there is anything the French do really well it's luxury. Usually you see this need for satisfaction in food and clothes but I learned today that that same desire for luxury is seen at the coiffeurs. When I first came in they took my coat and instead of a shapeless cape they gave me more of a dressing gown to put on over my clothes. I was offered "un café ou un thé" which I gracefully declined. They then washed my hair. I have to admit that getting my hair washed is one of my favorite parts of the hair cutting experience. This particular wash was fantastic. The chair I was sitting in was actually a massage chair and instead of just a quick wash the guy massaged the conditioner into my scalp. If I ever become really rich I think I may pay to have someone wash my hair. Any who, the actual cutting was very standard although she used a razor for most of the cut but I think that was mostly because of the style I requested. Over all it was a fantastic experience. I should note that I did end up cutting off a lot of hair. I hope you all like it!