When I find a good hairstylist, I tend to stick with her for a while. But these last two times, I’ve waited until I could wait no longer (hello, roots!), and the only appointment she had left was a Tuesday morning—six weeks out. That won’t do.
So, I peruse the online reviews, research their line of hair care products (parabens, sulfates, and petrochemicals are dealbreakers), and hope my surrogate stylist has good hair herself.
But this time feels different. While I don’t know anybody personally who has been to this stylist—or even to this salon—I’m excited to get her take on my classic ’do. As I preach in the business writing skills classes that I lead, a second set of eyes—a fresh perspective—is invaluable.
That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Speaking of stories, have you watched the Story of Cosmetics yet?
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