Hair Cut

After out-growing the whole Indian barber phase, which was a period of over 20 years, I started patronizing Thomas & Guys in SS2 when I first decided to give my hair a bit more attention cos I was starting work.

I had a go at different stylists each time I went back for the first couple of months until I found one who seemed to really know what she was doing. Not that the others were bad, but Yen seemed to know what I wanted. I suppose it's my fault for not being the kind who would point out the latest hairstyle a model/celebrity was parading around in a magazine and have the stylist Xerox it onto my head. I kind of just do the whole barber deal... you know... "short, neat, a bit spikey at the top... wanna look smart and clean... blah blah blah". Well, Yen actually manages to figure out all my blabbering and leaves me with something to my liking.

After some time she gained enough of my trust for me to say "go ahead and do what you think will suit me". I'm always pleased with the outcome.

The other thing I look forward to when I go for my monthly cut is the wash. I thoroughly enjoy it when the trainee that does my wash puts in the extra effort to give my scalp a nice thorough massage. It's the perfect end to a long work day. The only thing better than that would be sex!

A few months ago I walked into Thomas & Guys to find that Yen had been transferred down to their KL outlet. She didn't even tell me. I was disappointed. And I had to put up with trying to find a new stylist. 4 cuts and 4 stylists later, I still didn't find one I preferred, and I'd always leave with a decent cut which would grow out of shape within 2 weeks. As much as I liked spending time at the place, I didn't fancy paying RM30+ so frequently. Therefore I generally like to have a cut which won't grow out of shape within a month.

Today, 3 weeks since my last visit, I dragged myself back there because I just couldn't stand looking at the mess in the mirror. When I walked through the door, all the available stylists looked at me and one asked who I'd like to work on my hair today. My usual answer - "anybody la".

I sat down for the pre-cut hair wash... another new trainee washing my hair. He wasn't good. At ALL! The massage didn't leave much of an impact. He didn't even wrap the towel tight around my head as I walked from the sink back to my seat. It's not easy balancing a loose towel over my head while walking. So disappointing.

As I sat back down, I was informed that Yen was back and that she'd like to do my hair for me. To think that they'd even have to ask my permission. I guess they could tell when my face lit up. I was all smiles when I saw her. A sight for sore eyes.

I made a few complaints about how my hair kept growing out of place too quickly while she happily cleaned up the mess.

I'm told that she's now back in SS2 branch teaching in the academy until 6pm before she comes down to her customers. Good 'ol bubbly Yen. Glad to have her back.

Note to self - go after 6pm!