important appointment(s)

Lockdown opening continuous. Hair dressers are re-opening! Hallelujah, as my French friend would say.

Survived for the last 8 weeks (thanks to some cheating color spray… hair bands… hats & home office…). Meanwhile, decision was taken: growing hair again (powerless & confirmed decision).

Next challenge: schedule an appointment. ASAP! They shared via email when and how to be contacted for appointments: phone busy. App crashed. They offered what’s up service and eventually called back. The result: 2 appointments! One for color, 2nd for cut one week later (I feel like a winner)!

Next challenge accepted: follow hairdresser rules (informed via email called “update 3.0”):

Wait in front of door until somebody calls you in (luckily the rain stopped). No companions allowed (ok…). Bring your own face mask. If you forget, no problem, you can purchase one. No drinks provided (bring your own). No newspaper provided (bring your own). Hairdressers working with gloves (one pair per customer). Schedule your next appointment via phone only (to avoid queue at cashier). So far so good.

Today is the day, first visit: Maybe a bit nervous, checking my belongings: mask/check. Drink/check. Magazine/check. Wallet/check. Off we go.

Waiting to be called in:

Disinfecting hands. The salon smells like a bar… (No, I haven’t had my margarita yet…).

Smiles hidden by masks. Happy to be back. Happy to have me back (I guess).

Wearing a mask while getting color (mask & hair have now same color, didn’t like that green anyway 😉 ).

Getting hair washed with a mask is not as much of a challenge as I would have imagined. It was fine & fun. I feel like a human again. Yeah! Ready to meet some friends & family soon again.

What I really like and appreciate: hairdresser salon opening time got extended: including Monday’s and daily one hour earlier and one hour more (very work hour friendly). I love it, hope it will survive the corona rush hour).

Enjoy your own important appointment!