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| - I am not a high maintenance girl. I rarely buy new clothes, I don't even remember the last article of clothing I bought. A good portion of my underwear are creeping up on being a decade old (aren't you jealous of my bf? hubba hubba!) You don't even want to know the state my bras are in (sorry, boobies). I rarely wear make-up and I never wear jewelry. My showers take less than 10 minutes. I don't get manicures. I don't need flowers or expensive nights out. Give me a night of Netflix and a burrito and I am good to go.
BUT, my one splurge (besides good food) is going to a nice salon to get my hair did. I justify the expense because I only get my hair cut maybe 2x a year, at the most. I don't LIKE to get my hair cut. It is tedious, kind of embarassing (god, I hate looking at my mug in the mirror after my hair has been washed. I look liked a drowned rat. And why is my skin so uneven? Oh god please, I need a face transplant!!), and I am bad at girly small talk.
The problem? I am currently unemployed and existing on very little cash left over from my income tax return. But, my hair was getting out of control long and I NEEDED bangs (30 is approaching and I'm starting to discover lots of little gray hairs along my hairline). But I couldn't, I wouldn't, spend $60 on a haircut.
But what about Best Cuts, you say? Maybe this makes me a snob, but I would rather turn into Cousin It that go to Best Cuts.
The solution? CRAZY MULLETS.
I drove by this salon many times, rolling my eyes and thinking Who the heck would go to a salon named after the worst haircut in history?
But I was impressed with the online reviews and when I saw that their haircuts were only $20, I took the plunge.
I called on a Thursday night and they got me in the next day at 3:30.
The salon itself is really tiny, more like barbershop size. I was greeted by my bubbly hair stylist, Carla. She shook my hand, which I appreciate. For some reason ladies have an aversion to shaking hands, but I like the properness (if that's a word) of it. Pleased to meet you as well, my lady! I wish the courtsy would come back.
Anyway, Carla asked what I was looking for. I said I didn't really know and I'd like her professional opinion. She said she liked the length on me (which I was secretly relieved as I had grown a little attached to my long locks) and that she would just clean it up with some nice layers. I requested a bang and we were on our way to the sink to hose me down. (wait, that sentence sounded all kinds of wrong. eh, you know what I mean)
We chitchatted and Carla told me that she went to the Aveda Institute for her training. That information pretty much sealed the deal and relaxed me. Aveda trains their stylists like freakin' soldiers. They don't screw around. And neither did Carla. She cut my hair in under 10 minutes, working so fast it was like a scene in Edward Scissorhands. She asked if I wanted a blow dry (an extra $6) and I declined. I usually let my hair airdry on its own anyways, plus I can never recreate the way professionals blow dry my hair so perfect and that is always a disappointment the next day.
So my hair eventually dried and I was able to see my new 'do in all its glory. It was great, perfect side bang, nice layers. And only $20!! And my boyfriend told me 3 times that night that I looked sexy! Cha-ching!
This is not the place to go if you want the "salon experience", no hot towel to steam your face, no hand massage, no cuddling afterwards.
When I do finally get a job and start earning income, I am not going back to my fancy pants salon. I am a Crazy Mullets convert.
Edit: I just read the review by Traci M. stating that Michael Symon gets his hair cut a CM. But.... isn't he bald?
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