Comments on: scissor sisters

By: Stella

Stella — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:34:05 +0000

Nardac, there’s no need to be an ass and then try to smooth things over with a “Dear Petite” salutation. Petite’s blog is entertaining and interesting, crazy stories and all…there’s a reason she’s consistently recognized for her blogging. Perhaps you should follow her lead on your very boring blog…instead of calling names on an excellent blog like this one.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:59:35 +0000

I hate going to hair stylists that have a million assistants. It’s so difficult finding the right stylist and colorist–I feel your pain. Hair is so personal and intimate, you’d think they could make hair salons a bit more spa like with Zen front desk staff, eh? PS I love your blog–it’s stayed on my increasingly shrinking blogroll.

By: Aimée Cardwell

Aimée Cardwell — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:52:09 +0000

I could not agree more. I have had three haircuts since I’ve lived in Paris (15 months). The first was fine, but I wanted exactly the same cut/color. The second was a stand-up cut, and was great, but again, same color, same cut. (Both of those were at that other chain, Franck Provost.)

I went to Dessange after an extensive search, because I wanted something different (and good). I was treated rudely, waited for over an hour, was worked on by multiple people — pretty much exactly as you described. I swear I had your same stylist, though my color was done by Guillaume, who told me what I wanted, even though it wasn’t what I asked for.

Thanks so much to everyone for the suggestions. I’m still *seriously* searching for a stylist who speaks English, as I have not yet mastered the vagaries of French hairstyling terms (highlights, layers, etc.) It’s hard enough in one’s own language.

So, to those who have already commented, do Annie or Valerie speak English?

Also, for my contribution (besides the *never go to Jacques Dessange ever ever* contribution) I offer the next place I intend to try, which is:

Marianne Gray Salon:
http://www.mariannegray.com/htgb/frameset1.htm

They have anglais on their website, so I’m praying for a stylist who I can really talk to. It’s very boring to sit in the chair with a forced smile because after my smalltalk is exhausted, any further conversation is such a struggle.

Finally, there’s a thread about this on Expatica just wating for more input:

http://www.expatica.com/source/forum_thread.asp?channel_id=4&thread_id=22081

Thanks for the post Petite, je suis d’accord avec vous.

By: nardac

nardac — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:33:12 +0000

Dear Petite,

Oh bosh! Your little eggy bed-talk wasn’t so disastrous and very story-worthy. What’s actually story-worthy is how insanely nasty that Sushi-Bagel place is. Next time you need disaster fodder, that’s solid gold!

and yes, there is a secret clan of vicious bad hairdressers all around the world. Luckily I only see them out of the salons, in their butt-hugging pants, creating waves of laughs around the dancefloor.

By: toggles

toggles — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 23:42:48 +0000

Petite, as usual an interesting blog. I’ve often been on the receiving end of a catty French throw-away remark and am convinced that the day I manage to immediately reply with an equally nasty comeback will be the day that I’ve fully integrated.

Nardac, thanks for spicing up the comments page.