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Post by LauraLee on Jan 11, 2004 1:05:48 GMT -5
I totally don’t want to sound like a materialistic self indulged person. But about the salons in Europe I’m sure they very every where you go but I was just wondering what the prices are like. I’m sure you don’t hear too many back packers talk about getting there hair done. But I’m a hair stylist!!  That’s my job, and I do unfortunately like to try keep up on the maintenance of my hair (color & cut). I feel offal asking such a ridicules question as this but if you have any hair tips anyone they would be much appreciated. Thanks much!  |
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Post by Kim on Jan 11, 2004 2:51:26 GMT -5
Well, they aren't all that cheap. The ones we looked at were pretty damn pricey but that might be because they are in a central area. It's tough for that sort of thing when you are a tourist as you don't know the local areas where reasonable priced ones may be. I think your bigger worry is the communication barrier in a country where you don't know the language!  |
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Post by LHR02 on Jan 11, 2004 7:30:19 GMT -5
One of my favorite trip memories....had been wandering about for 2 1/2 months by then and was in desperate (!) need of a haircut. I was sort of on the look out for a place, but was hesitant to do it, and whenever I had some time and saw a salon it was always jam packed it seemed. In Avignon, France one afternoon was just idly strolling back towards my room and passed a salon in a relatively residential area. And it was empty. Gathered my courage and went in, asked the man working there if he spoke English, most emphatic NO. I mimed cutting my hair with my fingers, he shook his head okay, proceeded to 'examine' my hair fluffling, scrunching, checking the ends and then mimed a shampoo to which I nodded yes. He then proceeded to give me the best damn haircut I have EVER had! The only word ever said after that was when he got ready to dry it he asked 'natural' and I said yes. I have naturally curly hair. He took a good 30 minutes I swear to dry it on the lowest heat, scrunching, twisting as he went. It's never looked so great. I hated to have to wash it the next evening. Just pulled out my expenses journal for that trip and I paid 20 euros for a shampoo and cut in 2002.....not necessarily the 'average' price by any means, nor even a current one these days.....just one gal's tale of a great hair experience. ;D Get off the main drags a bit and you should be able to find hair care at a somewhat acceptable price. Miming goes a long way if you don't want anything too extensive done. Oh.....his charge was 20 euros, but I tipped him 10. |
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Post by Kim on Jan 11, 2004 11:25:14 GMT -5
Wow, you lucked out!
We were in somewhere in Scandinavia (can't remember where) and the boyfriend wanted to get his hair buzzed (not totally shaved off but just short). We asked how much it would be to run the razor over it - $70!!
Needless to say, that didn't happen! He waited until Greece and got it done (in sort of a patchy way ;D) for pretty cheap but then really burnt his head due to the lack of hair!
Kim
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Post by LHR02 on Jan 11, 2004 13:05:28 GMT -5
>>>>>We were in somewhere in Scandinavia <<<<< no more needs be said. |
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Post by me on Jan 11, 2004 17:38:28 GMT -5
i'm planning to get my hair cut in Seville. ;D  ;D |
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Post by LauraLee on Jan 11, 2004 20:12:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the positive info dustoffmom!! That's awesome to know that no matter the extreme language bearers you can still get a good hair cut for a descent price. Kim your story about your boy friend totally made me also think of something I was really thinking about doing when I go to europe. I was planning on taking my scissors and clippers (just my cheaper pair just incase something happens to them) so that I can maybe cut hair a little in the hostels. I was thinking that meeting people by doing some haircuts here and there and getting a little extra cash might be kinda fun. My boyfriend though it was a good idea and that if I needed some money for food that day or something that I could just do some extra haircuts. |
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Post by Kim on Jan 11, 2004 23:34:23 GMT -5
That is a good idea. Remember if you have to plug it in though that you will probably need a voltage and plug adaptors. A battery operated one (is there such a thing) might be easier.
Kim
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Post by LauraLee on Jan 18, 2004 13:19:16 GMT -5
I totally didn't even think about the voltage and plug adaptors, I was thinking about picking them up just incase for other things we are brining with. But I usally cut hair with just my scissors anyway so I might not even need my clippers. ;D
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Post by jennifer on Jan 21, 2004 11:00:12 GMT -5
I wanted to suprise the people waiting for me back home so I wanted to get my hair cut way shorter and get streaks in them. I looked around everywhere for a cheap place and didn't find one until I got to Berlin. Then I was staying with a local who took me to this little salon but full of style. It cost me 10euros for the great cut and 10 euros for the streaks! Totally even cheaper than at home, it normally costs me about 75$ to get it done!
oxoxo
Jen
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Post by LauraLee on Jan 22, 2004 13:34:18 GMT -5
That's so awesome, super cheap! Was it whatcha wanted with the cut and hilites?? See that's what I was thinking people search and search to find an affordable place to go just to get a haircut. I think after making some friends in the hostels I might be able to give some sweet hair cuts and maybe even color. ;D
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That’s my job, and I do unfortunately like to try keep up on the maintenance of my hair (color & cut). I feel offal asking such a ridicules question as this but if you have any hair tips anyone they would be much appreciated.
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