After falling victim to another sweet deal from Groupon, I threw caution to the wind and booked an…read moreappointment at Hair by Paco. The name didn't exactly inspire confidence - neither did the fact that I got an appointment for the next day. But, the twenty Euros were already spent, so I took a deep breath, druecked my Daumen, and went in.
When I saw my stylist, Doreen, I relaxed. A little. Chic, short, bleached hair? Check. Tatts? Check. All-black outfit? Check. This felt like familiar territory.
The clincher came when we sat down for the consultation. She took the time to actually look at my hair before she washed and cut it, to get a better feel for its texture and shape. We then talked about what I like (over the ears, short nape) and what I don't (cowlick curls, heavy bangs/ponys).
After a relaxing shampoo and head massage (bliss!), Doreen went all Edward Scissorhands on me. A snip here, a slice there, a spritz of Sea Salt Spray and a dab of Matt Paste and we were done. Perfection!
I've been back 3 times since, and have been perfectly pleased with the results every time. No more "business trips" to London for a haircut; no more futilely trying to DIY my 'do with cuticle scissors; no more hiding under hats or headscarves.
Thanks to Paco (whoever he may be) and Doreen, I am now follicularly fulfilled.