Ooo la la, Sassoon!

Let's face it - getting your hair cut and styled is nice. Growing up with basically my own personal hairdresser (thanks, Auntie Pat!) spoiled me and has made it hard for me to pay a lot for a haircut. I've gotten my share of $12.00 haircuts and although they are fine and practical and appeal to my frugal side, they aren't fun. It's not an event. And I'm not usually happy with them down the road when they start to grow out. The Assistant Dean and I would go for haircuts together when we were roomies, and we had a great stylist. I was always happy with the results and didn't mind the price. But when we moved here and everything was more expensive, I decided to cut back. I've had 3-4 "good" haircuts since I've lived here, usually when I was in the mood to make a major style change. The Attorney wasn't always happy, but I liked the cuts and I really liked the process of getting it cut. The Fabulous Grady is fabulous, and although he uses a lot of hairspray, he makes you feel very pretty. And he's a hoot!

I did not go to The Fabulous Grady today. I went to a fairly new place in our neighborhood that the Attorney has been frequenting. We've been very pleased with his haircuts, the place is local and they serve you beer while you're waiting! For free! Now, this is not a $12.00 haircut place, not even for guys, so I guess that free beer isn't so free. But the Attorney suggested I try it, so I did. I was able to ride my bike, I enjoyed a Lone Star while I perused a magazine, and got my hair cut by someone almost as fabulous as Grady. (Note to TIA and Professor Deutsch - he mentioned his partner 2 minutes into our conversation, so no questions there!) I really like the cut, and I like how he talked to me about my hair and showed me how to style it without trying to get me to buy the salon products. I plan to go back, as long as my girly side can convince the frugal side that it's worth it. And I can walk or bike, so that saves at least a couple of dollars of gas!