Day 13: Biondi e Biondi e Biondi

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I was overdue for a haircut… by at least a month or two. And with my dad arriving tomorrow, I figured it was time to do something with il miei capelli (“my hair”). One of the women who works in the office suggested a place in Asolo that has a stylist who speaks English. I figured it was a smart move, especially considering that I know relatively little Italian. I also figured that I could do a better job setting an appointment in person than I could over the phone. So after my morning class was over, I drove into Asolo to request my appointment.

When I got there, I was told that the woman who speaks English does not work at the shop. Maybe I got the wrong shop. Maybe I wasn’t asking for her clearly enough. Maybe the other stylist knew exactly what I was asking but wanted the business himself. Regardless, it was a great experience.

I had practiced saying “spazolla per capelli” (haircut) before I arrived. I also took a picture of the Italian teacher’s very cute haircut to show the stylist. Unfortunately, I forgot the picture. So I asked to look at some photographs and through a lot of nonverbal communication, I got across that I wanted a cute, shorter, and blonder hairdo. (I didn’t know the word for highlights, but I was able to pull on strands of my hair and say biondi e biondi e biondi (“blonde and blonde and blonde”). The next thing I knew, I was in a cape getting my hair washed, cut, colored, and styled by Antonio.

The conversation was limited. But we were able to introduce ourselves (I also introduced myself to Lucia, a woman who works in the shop). We were also able to have a limited conversation about the highlights. In Italy, they do highlights in a heavy, clear plastic. I told Antonio that in the U.S., we use foil instead of plastic. (I had my Italian-English dictionary with me and looked up the words I needed.) He told me that they use plastic because they could see through them and watch the color.

I must admit that I wasn’t sure about my haircut at first. But by the time Antonio was done drying and “finishing” the cut, I was really pleased and impressed. Antonio explained that a good cut is all about “the finish.” I’m hoping I’ll be able to get the same cut back home.

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Photos

The New 'Do
Here's the new cut! I'm loving it... even though I can't make it as straight as Antonio could!

Comments

[Sarah VanSlette]

LOVE it.
I love your new haircut! So cute!

[vicki]

very cute!
I love your haircut and color! :)