This Merry Ol' Dance Again...

Right, well I've decided I'm going to be sticking around in London for a little while [unless I suddenly inherit (ha!) or win millions and off to the Bahamas I goooo...] so I need to find a hairdresser I like and will visit again. Not something I have ever actually managed before. I'm a hair slut!

JLT was nice enough, but it was expensive and my hairdresser was nice but I wanted a gay dude or a female - I just don't feel comfortable with a straight man doing my hair SORRY! So I went potential hair dresser shopping today [and will continue it tomorrow...] and stopped by a couple round Covent Garden way. First stop? Adee Phelan.

I met a lovely girl called Ashley who made me feel very comfortable [and the surroundings were vintage luxe and very cool - not sure if this is really me but they have a styling station on a grand piano, which scores points...] and gave me a great consultation. Cost wasn't too bad and she discussed techniques, which I liked.

Next stop - Vidal Sasoon. Not overly impressed with this salon either, but they stock Philip Kingsley products which shows good taste. The consultation was again great but they are extremely expensive - the middle level hairdresser was £132 for a half head of highlights and an extra £55 for cut. It's too much for me although it was 20% off for students. Good, but I've lost my wallet and with it my student card!

The last stop I would rather forget. It's called Sanrizz [wtf...] and is next to the st Martins Lane hotel nr Leicester Sq underground. I went in and after the very faintly concealed up-and-down look from the receptionist. "We're closed" - Hmmmm funny 'cos the fron t door was open... "I can come back?" I said. "Haaaang on..." in comes the colourist. All moody face and impatient manner. "Seriously, I can come back later..." Sigh. "You would need a full head of highlights" "Well actually I was hoping for a half an perhaps a.." "No. You would need a full head" - OK after that, and the rough handling of my hair - I'm out. Don't go here unless you want glaring yellow lights, no sense of humour and overcharging for a service you don't want. NOT impressed. So I'm hoping to see Ashley on Wednesday... will keep updated!!