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March 24th, 2021 at 03:24 pm

Well, yesterday was expensive, as I expected.  Not only did I order a new phone, but at the dentist's office it was time for panoramic x-rays, so the cost for that and cleaning was $254.  Then I got my fancy haircut.  I say fancy, because I went to an upscale salon, and I paid the price - $70 for the haircut and $14 for a tip, because I'm not going to stiff the stylist, who did such a good job.  Yes, I do like the haircut.  I kept my hair longish, but he cut in some long layers, which means I can use my natural wavy hair rather than trying to fight it.  He also reshaped it in general, and advised me to grow out the sides of my bangs, because my bangs are too wide.  Cutting my own bangs for a year has been a bit of a disaster!

The question is -- will I go back?  I feel I can go quite a while without a trim, so I have some time to decide.  It is clear that there is value in getting an expert to do the job, and I look better than I have in a long time.  But that's a big chunk of my budget, so I'm going to have to decide if it's really worth it to me.  I might not feel the pain so much if I hadn't already spent more than $500 that day.

6 Responses to “Expensive”

  1. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
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    How much was the new phone?

  2. rob62521 Says:
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    I think the real answer to your question about going back is...how often would you feel the need? You sound so pleased with the cut and the stylist, it might be worth the extra cost and the bit of pampering.

  3. Wink Says:
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    I agree with Rob. In my experience a good cut lasts longer and holds its shape better even as it grows, so you can go less often and spend a bit more when you do go. And most important you look great and feel good with the results!

  4. CB in the City Says:
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    Thanks Rob & Wink; I do agree. LAL, the phone was $287, very reasonable. A Motorola android.

  5. starfishy Says:
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    Nice to treat yourself to a lovely haircut! So is dental not a part of Medicare? Are you on your own for dental costs?

  6. CB in the City Says:
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    Dental is not part of my Medicare Advantage plan. I could get a dental rider and pay a higher premium every month. You can either pay up front or pay as you go -- I'd rather pay as I go.

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