At the hairdresser

Hi, I've got an appointment at ten. It's Ayşe. Oh, Marcus isn't here today? He left? Okay, no problem. I'm sure Chloe is a great stylist. It's my first time at this salon without him.

So, I'd like the same as last time. What was it? Honestly, I don't remember. Marcus knew. Um, take a bit off the back and a bit off the front. Not too short, please! Last time I cried in the car.

Wow, it's perfect! It looks exactly the same as last time. Chloe, how did you do it? You found the photo on my Instagram? From 2019? Ha! You're hired. Oh, Marcus works at the salon across the road? Of course he does.

I'd like layers, please. Not too many, I don't want to look like a lion. And no fringe. I tried one once. It was a mistake.

Where do I want my parting? Hmm. Left? Middle? Honestly, I don't know. For ten years it was in the middle, but in my passport photo it's on the left. Left, then. Let's be brave.

Thank you. Could you blow-dry it and straighten the ends? Wow, it's so smooth! Look at that shine. I'll look like this for exactly ten minutes, until I get outside and it starts raining. It always rains when I leave the hairdresser's.

Hi, I need an appointment, quickly. I dyed my hair red last month, in the bathroom. Don't ask. It was a mistake. A big mistake.

Now my roots are brown, and the rest is orange-red. I look like a lollipop. Could you fix it? Maybe highlights? Light brown ones, nothing crazy. And I want to grow out the red. How long does that take? A year? Oh.

Okay, Saturday at two is perfect. Thank you so much. And please remember, no more home dye. Is the lady laughing? I think she's laughing. It's fine. I'm laughing, too. Yes, I'll wear a hat.

Hi, this is Efe. He's five, and it's his first time at a barber's. Could you do a number two on the sides, and just a little off the top? Not too much. Efe, it's okay, it's only a haircut.

Oh no, he's seen the clippers. Efe, they're just buzzing, like a bee. They don't bite. Look, the barber is smiling. Look in the mirror. Good boy. See? It isn't scary. Efe? Don't move, mate.

He's quiet. Why is he quiet? He's asleep! The barber is giving him a head massage, and he's asleep. Honestly, I want a massage, too. How much is a massage? Oh, it's free? Then I'll have a haircut as well.

Selin, come here. The wedding is in two hours. You want a plait? Okay, but look at these split ends! When did you last use conditioner? Shampoo isn't enough, you know.

Don't roll your eyes. I'll cut them off. There. Now, one big plait or two small ones? Hmm, what about a bun? A bun is smart. Everyone will take photos, so we need something neat.

Done! A plait on one side and a little bun on top. You look lovely. Selin? Why are you crying? The wedding is for your cousin, not you. Oh, you want your own wedding. In ten years. Not before!

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