The Hair Dresser

It began innocently: “How do you like my hair?” Nazy asked.

“Actually, Nazy, I have no personal experience with hair.”

“Dan,”

“However,” I continued, well aware that Nazy had just returned from a visit to Nathalie her hair-dresser. “I think that your hair looks great!”

“Hmm…”

“Is something wrong?” I asked – perceptively.

“It isn’t the same length on both sides.”

“Mitra tells me that this is a good..”

“Mitra wanted to have her hair cut that way, Dan. But I..”

“You’ve been going to Nathalie for ..”

“…years, Dan. Now she’s opened up her own shop and she doesn’t have time for me. She sends an army of trainees in her place. Should I try someone else – starting with a shampoo and blow dry? What do you think?”

“What do I think?” I thought. “You want to pay someone to shampoo and blow dry your hair?” I replied.

“I asked a question, Dan. And remember, Nathalie doesn’t cut or color my hair the way I ask her to do it.”

“Well Nazy. If she’s not doing what you want, then leave.”

“But I’ve been with Nathalie for years.”

“So stay and be more demanding.”

“But I’m not happy with what she does.”

“Then leave.”

“Yes – but..”

The new hairdresser is Bjorn. We both agree that he is prettier than Nathalie.

After the discussion, it seemed wise to retreat to the mountaintop for R&R.