A Decent Haircut!?

If you're like me, haircuts never used to be a priority. Obsession #1 - my precious hair. WAIT! "Hair" specifically is not mentioned above - maybe makeup should be beauty in general? Meh, anyway...my hair is a huge part of my life. I spend countless hours planning, brushing, drying, styling, colouring and buying new products for my hair. So, how is it that something as basic as a haircut was not important?

Well, my greatest fear is short hair. I look completely ridiculous in anything that resembles short hair and have nightmares about people sneaking up on me and *GASP* taking scissors to my hair. So, the idea of a haircut is out of the question. Perhaps I was butchered in the past, I don't recall but I would get my hair "trimmed" once a year. Unacceptable. I try to take good care of my hair but I put it through a lot of processing. Thus, regular cuts are a necessity. Rocket science, I know! I haven't been since September and realized this last week, thus my appointment at Spa Utopia today.

I don't go crazy but have now come to the realization that 3/4 of an inch is a vital sacrifice. I've also gone for a layered look the past year, which helps with the overall health of my hair. The layers contribute to a natural thinning process to lighten the load. My hair is naturally jet black, thick, poker straight, very heavy and currently meets the middle of my back. I was actually Asian in another lifetime.

So, where do you go for a haircut if you don't have a regular sylist? I suggest Spa Utopia. I go to the North Vancouver location which is gorgeous, but there are also Langley and Pan Pacific Vancouver locations.

Depending on the level of sylist, a consultation, shampoo with scalp massage, cut, blowdry, styling, and makeup touch up will run you $48 - $57. In my opinion, this is great. You get real service here. Oh, and for me, a key piece is that they offer wine or champagne while you treat your tresses. Can't go wrong!  You can spend more than this in the bloody mall so visit the spa and really have a first class experience. If you have to cut your hair often I know this may not be the stellar deal that I am trying to sell. I only go about 4 times a year MAX so for me, it works.

I should also mention that if you are in the Richmond area Martina at Zennkai Richmond Centre is a crazy mofo! She's actually my brother and she does amazing work lol! She is truly talented; even if you aren't in Richmond she is worth the trip.

Questions? Enquire within. Comment or drop me a FB message or email to rmmushet@gmail.com - want to do a guest blog about hair or products? Feel free!

xo R