When I had longer hair a couple of years ago, I seriously wanted to perm my hair; I love long and wavy hair and no way will I rebond mine! I guess it's just me, give me curves over straight lines anyday! Hehe! I've always thought one needed long hair in order to perm, and each time my hair gets to shoulder-length, friends would tell me they prefer shorter hair on me :(
Last year, I trusted my stylist Calvin Gan to cut my hair from shoulder-length to a bob! And being the creative stylist he is, Calvin has been giving me a different bob the past 16 months! While bobs are great for me - non-fussy, stylish and low maintenance, I yearned for something different. I am sick of my colleagues and mom asking me, "Huh you cut your hair already? No difference!" Well I've give them different this time round! This being the long holiday weekend and I've taken leave tomorrow, I will see what are their reactions come Wednesday!
I must say it's a long and tiring process to get my hair permed. Calvin gave me a normal cold liquid perm (thank God, because it's MUCH cheaper!) which took more than 2 hours to complete. I was at the salon from 1 to 4.30pm; my bum hurt from sitting still for so long! :P
However when I put on my specs to see the end result, my heart was going pitter-patter! I loved my new look - it's something I've never imagined on me, and I am glad Logong (my hubby) loved my new look too! this is great because HE paid for my perm haha! Thank you Logong! *muah*
Unfortunately if I want my curls to last, I need to do some daily maintenance and styling which is nightmare for lazy old me. I usually wake up at the latest possible time to get ready for work, so it's like a race each morning to catch the bus hehe...I will see how I manage on Wed ;)
A little bit about my stylist Calvin Gan: Calvin has been my stylist for the past 7 years from Hairitage days; my best friend WY recommended him to me, and she's known him for an even longer time! Recently (1 Dec 2008 actually) he started his own salon / cafe with his partner. I really admire people like them, who dare to pursue their dreams to do what they have always wanted to do. No one ever said it would be easy, but I guess challenges make you appreciate your happiness and achievements much more, right?
Congratulations Calvin & all the best!
Here's their new business at Shaw Tower (Beach Road) which will be officially opened on 16 January 2009:
Do drop by to support them! Their cafe is absolutely gorgeous with an eclectic collection of second-hand furniture that they have restored! Too bad I did not take a picture. If I cannot afford a haircut there, I hope to at least enjoy a cup of tea there once in a while!
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