xandra
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Post by xandra on May 26, 2005 22:23:41 GMT -5
You be the judge if my question is silly.. at least I'm asking it honestly! (hoping no one's laughing!)
I'm going to be spend about a month in the UK & Ireland and keep hearing stories from people who become "desperate" for a hair cut while travelling, but can't find anywhere decent to go.
Being a hairdresser, I am tempted to bring a pair of my scissors with me just in case someone I meet is in that boat.
Does this seem silly to anyone?
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Post by Kim on May 26, 2005 22:54:36 GMT -5
Definately bring them! Both me and my husband would have taken you up on it had we run across you during our 7 months in Europe. Hair cuts are very expensive over there and not really in a backpackers budget.
Remember to put them in your checked luggage, not carry on, before you go to the airport though!
Kim
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Post by MuvverRussia on May 27, 2005 3:57:42 GMT -5
There isn't a shortage of decent places to go for a haircut, but as Kim says it can be pretty expensive. Just for a cut (and I'm a guy) I normally pay £15 (so US$28), although it's not uncommon to pay more depending on what you go for.
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Post by jennifer on May 28, 2005 13:21:17 GMT -5
I wanted to get my hair changed before I came back to Canada to mark my "New beginning". I searched for a place but everything was SOOOO expensive or if it wasn't it looked so dodgy!
I would have KISSED THE FLOOR to find a fellow traveller that is a hairdresser!
Bring them, and like Kim said, don't bring them in your carry on!
xoxo
jen
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Post by LHR02 on May 28, 2005 13:44:52 GMT -5
But on the other hand......I got the best hair cut of my entire life, I swear, in Aix en Provance, France. Walking along the street and passed a salon that was at that time empty of customers. Braved it up and went in. He spoke no English and I no French...pantomined it all and it was FABULOUS! Nearly 4 months on the road, I was desperate for a cut. Had someone speaking English been there, scissors in hand, I too would have jumped at the chance! But it cost me 22 euros for a terrific cut and I felt gorgeous for days afterward. Yea for hair care on the road! Bring your tools gal...I doubt you will find any troubles making a bit extra for the road along the road.
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xandra
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Post by xandra on May 29, 2005 21:21:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies!  Based on your feedback I'm pretty sure I'll bring them with me just in case. You never know who you'll meet along the way & they don't exactly take up much room! Thanks! |
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Post by jessicalovejoy on May 29, 2005 23:51:08 GMT -5
you may make a few euros too but offering trims and cuts to people. if only i knew how to cut or style hair lol.
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