A scary haircut

Monday, March 7th, 2011 at 16:30 | categories: Antibes, Information

It had been over two months since I last got a haircut, so it was about time I got a new one. I figured the shops would be open at around 3 in the afternoon, but I was proven wrong. Every single one in Antibes seemed to be closed. I wandered around looking like a proper tourist, trying to find a barbershop that was open–with no luck. After a while I ran into a Dutch exchange dude, who recommended an Arab barbershop close to my place on Boulevard Wilson. I decided to head back there.

The experience was interesting, and definitely first time I’ve been scared in a barbershop. Our conversation was something along these lines:

– Court?

– Oui, comme ça (showing about 3-4cm with my fingers)

– (silence)

In 2 seconds he’d started going for it like no tomorrow, and I was sure I’m going to be bald after 15 seconds when I saw the patches of hair falling on my lap. The sound of the Dutch guy mentioning the price echoed in my head: “12 euros.. 12 euros..” It can’t be good for that price, really, can it? After 10 seconds of trimming, he took an old-fashioned blade to get rid of my adolescent sideburns, but I was still committed to smile throughout the process.

The end result, however, was decent, and the whole thing took about 10 minutes. The price is easily the best in town, and if you’re not that strict about your hairdo, I don’t see any reason not try it.

Yes, I took a photo of myself thru a mirror. Yes, I felt like a girl doing it. Sacrifices have to be made for the blog.

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3 comments

  1. Mom says:
    March 7, 2011 at 18:31

    Seems to me you don’t need any more haircuts this spring… good for that price, though!

  2. Pieni Kettu says:
    March 7, 2011 at 20:13

    Aww..you look really good with short hair, actually. So young! x

  3. Robespierre says:
    March 9, 2011 at 16:58

    Clearly you want to go back to the army

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