I've sort of put off getting my hair cut, because, well, I speak such a tiny amount of Turkish (biraz Turkce biliyorum) and the hair dressers both at the little shop on Base and Pretty's off Base speak such a little bit of English. Could I accurately convey what it was Debbie knew how to do by heart?
Well, the answer is, no. There was obviously a communication barrier. I went to Pretty's for a trim of my long layers. I, instead, got this:
Now, don't get me wrong. I think my hair looks cute. I like it. I really do. But it is ... short. When my hairdresser asked me what I was thought of it, I said, "It's short." This sent the gal at the desk who speaks pretty good English into a Turkish conversation with aforementioned hairdresser that ended up having the guy explain that he did what I said -- cut my longest layer just a tad. And then the rest of them quite a bit more than a tad. Apparently the "short" trim was of my longest layer. From there he went up, up, up. In fact, I now have bangs! Joan liked it. My Mom liked it. JB liked it (and surprisingly did not think it was too short as I thought he would have.) They all liked it. I like it. But woah it is short. I really think there is a part of living in another country which requires you to relinquish control. I'm glad I'm not a control freak. I think if I were a control freak and very picky, life here would be hard. You'd constantly be wanting something and not sure how to get it.
While my head is a lot lighter on hair, my pocketbook is not much lighter. For a pedicure, manicure, and hair cut for me and a pedicure for my Mom I paid a whopping total of $35 USD. No joke! And, they did it all at once. I had four people working on me at one time.
Shows how much work I needed, huh?
12 comments:
It definitely is the shortest I've seen it in forever:) but it looks great! Can't believe the price!
love you,
mom k
I really like it Wendi! It frames your face.
I agree...it's cute! Here's what's sad (for me)...i got a pedicure in the cities yesterday (JUST a pedi) and it was $65! Yikes...no wonder I get them maybe twice a year. Enjoy and get lots in Turkey!
I LOVE it Wendi! I think you look wonderful!
I agree with your previous poster, "it frames your face". I like it a lot. I hope it's still long enough for a pony tail.
Love,
Linda
I ALWAYS bring a picture. I've gotten some BAD haircuts- and the hair dressers didn't have the language barrier as an excuse!
But I love the hair cut. You look really sophisticated and posh!
i actually love the hair!
It looks fantastic! Wish I could find beauty care for that kind of cost!
I love it! I still only get my hair cut at the PX because I'm afraid I won't be able to convey what I want in German. It could be A LOT worse Wen! Enjoy the new you. :)
That is an AMAZING price. And it's adorable! I like the bangs!
It looks cute Wendi! And, what an awesome deal! I would be getting pedicures all the time for that price...
I want your hair!
Tante Jan
I remember it taking awhile to find someone overseas who would do what I wanted not what they thought i needed --they really thought we blondes needed Farrah Fawcet hair!
But i miss the prices, the cream baths -do they have those there (massage head, neck, back and arms with a cream that is good for your hair)...and that I could treat someone! I wait for manicure, pedicure and cream bath til my trips to Indonesia -that and the Dr. bill are worth the price of the ticket to get there! :)
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