Back in 2019, a few months before I retired, I realized that a fixed income and expensive haircuts didn’t mix. I’d cut my hair a couple of years earlier (30" down to 2-3"), and figured I could go even shorter (1-2"), so I ordered a pair of salon type scissors. Then, 4 months into my retirement … Lockdown. So I’ve been cutting my own hair all year, standing in front of the mirror—I comb my fingers through my hair, lifting it up, then cut close under my fingers, shaping and trimming as needed. Surprisingly, it looks good—sort of a tousled Judi Dench look. (Can’t testify as to the condition of the back, however)
It’s true that Rose isn’t a professional hairstylist. A professional knows that when styling hair you carry on a conversation with your victim .. er .. customer.
Rose shouldn’t have answered the phone. BUT! I think she’s reluctant to cut Jimbo’s hair, so she did. AND she shouldn’t have said she was free to talk (when she wasn’t) BUT! Did I say she’s reluctant to cut Jimbo’s hair? So, she did… :D
As a relatively introverted person – I always find such conversations a little uncomfortable/awkward. I actually don’t mind if they are talking to someone else – because I sometimes like to lurk on conversations – as long as they can pay attention to cutting my hair.
It happens all the time in small salons that don’t have a receptionist. They don’t always stop to talk to friends, but they always have to stop to answer the phone or sign in a customer.
LeslieBark almost 4 years ago
Back in 2019, a few months before I retired, I realized that a fixed income and expensive haircuts didn’t mix. I’d cut my hair a couple of years earlier (30" down to 2-3"), and figured I could go even shorter (1-2"), so I ordered a pair of salon type scissors. Then, 4 months into my retirement … Lockdown. So I’ve been cutting my own hair all year, standing in front of the mirror—I comb my fingers through my hair, lifting it up, then cut close under my fingers, shaping and trimming as needed. Surprisingly, it looks good—sort of a tousled Judi Dench look. (Can’t testify as to the condition of the back, however)
nosirrom almost 4 years ago
It’s true that Rose isn’t a professional hairstylist. A professional knows that when styling hair you carry on a conversation with your victim .. er .. customer.
Geophyzz almost 4 years ago
When cutting my hair, my wife sticks to her work; but it’s her laughter and apologies that trouble me.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
This may take a while, Jimbo…might as well take a nap in that chair while you’re waiting!
GaloisField almost 4 years ago
We know that this hairstylist is getting a well-deserved romantic kiss when she’s done!
kucpa Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think Vicki may be better suited for this task.
p1eacemaker Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My barber will accept a phone call during a haircut only to schedule another patron’s appointment.
littlejohn Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Hair today, gone tomorrow?
weirdme Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yep, this is why I always goes to the salon!
mrsdonaldson almost 4 years ago
Thanks to Covid, I’ve just learned that you don’t use water with that electric hair cutting thing.
Plods with ...™ almost 4 years ago
Why am I imagining Mrs Donovan nee Othmar’s voice for a couple of days?
33Angel almost 4 years ago
Rose shouldn’t have answered the phone. BUT! I think she’s reluctant to cut Jimbo’s hair, so she did. AND she shouldn’t have said she was free to talk (when she wasn’t) BUT! Did I say she’s reluctant to cut Jimbo’s hair? So, she did… :D
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
As a relatively introverted person – I always find such conversations a little uncomfortable/awkward. I actually don’t mind if they are talking to someone else – because I sometimes like to lurk on conversations – as long as they can pay attention to cutting my hair.
TurbosDad almost 4 years ago
Where’s the bowl? Rose is too fancy…
Durak Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Walt expects to be paid, not kissed, that’s why.
Sue Ellen almost 4 years ago
It happens all the time in small salons that don’t have a receptionist. They don’t always stop to talk to friends, but they always have to stop to answer the phone or sign in a customer.
DKHenderson 8 months ago
Given that Rose’s ideal of masculine beauty is being bald on top, Jimbo should probably wait for the barber to get back.