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calculatoronfire: Haircut -- calculatoronfire Stories about me, my life and living in Baltimore The Birds | Main | He Always Makes the PITS More Fun? January 20, 2005 Haircut Yesterday I decided to get a haircut, so after I was advised to leave the office early on account of the snow storm (2") I headed out to the psychic barber. Normally the psychic barber is only about 15 minutes out of my way on the way home, but yesterday traffice was horrible. After about 35 minutes I had gone about 11 miles; I figured it would take me at least 40 minutes to get to the psychic barber so I decided not to go there. I had another place in mind - Phil's Barber Shop. Phil runs an old man barber shop on Eastern Ave near Patterson Park. I went there once before, before he raised the price of a cut to $9.00. That put him nearly a dollar more than the psychic barber, and effectively out of my price range. Plus he doesn't include psychic readings in the price of a cut. Phil does, however, talk endlessly about sports and how he can better decorate his barber shop with more sports memorabilia. The walls of his shop are covered with newspaper clippings, and posters. He has dozens of little soccer balls, baseballs, footballs, hockey pucks, etc suspended from the ceiling. He has team logos embossed in leather on a shelf that runs above the mirror. I made the mistake of commenting on them. Then I received a 45 minute lecture about leather tooling. "I made those all myself. I'm going to make one for every professional sports team." He showed me his tools, his leather, his leather tooling cataloges. He told me about the prices. He told me about how he makes his friends and family tooled leather booties when they have children. It was the longest haircut of my life. Until Yesterday. Phil's Sport/Leather Tooling Barber Shop was closed because of the couple inches of snow. So I went a little farther down the street to Tom's Barber Shop. Tom closed early because of the storm too. I continued down the street. There were no barber shops. I turned off Eastern onto Dundalk Ave. I figured people in Dundalk had to get their hair cut. There had to be someplace in Dundalk. Sure enough, there was a place. Avana's Hair Academy. A sign outside advertised their $6 haircuts. Sweet! That's well inside my price range. I went inside Avana's and found nothing had been changed since the early 60s. The old aluminum coffee pot, the barber chairs, the felt banner advertising some no longer existent line of hair care products. I stepped up to one of the people behind one of the two counters, "Who do I talk to about getting a haircut?" The guy with the coke-bottle glasses that made his eyes look about the size of the team logos Phil kept above his mirror answered me, "What sort of haircut do you want?" "Like the one I have now, but shorter." "What would you call it?" "I've heard it called a 'high 'n tight'." "OK. she can help you." He pointed at a girl sitting in the waiting area. "Ah uh. I'm on my lunch break Mr Gibbons." It was just after 4pm. "OK -- Jenny, Can you do a high 'n tight?" Jenny nodded that she could. I walked back to Jenny's chair. I passed at least ten other chairs placed in front of mirrors sure to be made with mercury lining walls otherwise covered with lead paint and tar from stale cigarette smoke. I sat down in Jenny's chair and she proceded to ask me, no less than 3 times, how I wanted my hair cut. When she finally figured that I was telling the truth, that my intentions were pure, or whatever, she began cutting my hair. I get my hair cut with an electric trimmer. The kind you put a guard on then rub on someone's head to cut their hair a uniform length. I figure cutting hair like that must be pretty easy for a barber and most of the time barbers cut my hair in less than 15 minutes, save Phil, supporting my hypothesis, but for some reason it took Jenny over 45 minutes. She changed guards at least 10 times. From one to another back to the first. Repeat. Then came the scissors for the top. When she was done she called over Mr Gibbons, the crazy-eyed teacher. He came over with his glasses atop his head and told her how she did a pretty good job, but she screwed things up here and there. How can he tell without his glasses? They're like an inch thick and he can tell without them on? What did she do? Then he started cutting my hair. I wasn't scared when Jenny was cutting my hair, just a little surprised at how long it was taking. But now a blind man was cutting my hair. It'll grow back, Brian. Don't worry. It'll grow back. Over an hour after I first sat in the chair Jenny sent me out the door. From what I can tell it is a good hair cut. And cheap. And I feel like I helped someone further their career. So now I'm torn. Should I go back to get a cheap ($6), albeit long, cut and lend my head to some students or get a cheap ($8) cut and a psychic reading? Maybe I can switch off between the two. I need to make a decision in the next two weeks. Posted by calculatoronfire at January 20, 2005 01:39 PM Comments I say go with psychic. If you compare prices, you are saving $2 if you go with the academy. But, if you were to call a psychic hotline $2 would probably get you around a minute. So you are getting a 15-20(or however long a haircut lasts) psychic reading for $2. Actually saving yourself $30-40. I guess it all depends how much psychicness means to you. Posted by: chris at January 20, 2005 02:19 PM The odds of the Jennys being hotter than your male, psychic friend are higher. Go with the students. Posted by: argyle at January 20, 2005 03:27 PM The Jennys are cheaper, this is true. They are also hotter, mostly because they are young don't have pizza stains all over their faces. But they take so long and don't talk at all except to ask how you want your hair cut. The psychic gives these excellent ego-boosting psychic readings. "Every lady in the world wants you." (Which I, of course, know already. It's just nice to hear someone else say it) "You're cheap, but in a good way." etc. But he also tells me about his prostate problems, which, even though it's in small doses, is not cool. It's not like it offsets the hilarity of the "readings" but I don't really like hearing about how often he has to wake up to pee or how he'll have to "go with the flow." Still, it's only $2, and the readings are hilarious. Next time I'm bringing my tape recorder so I can more accurately convey the reading. Maybe next time I go to the academy I can tell the Jenny about how my usual barber gives me awesome psychic readings and I think she should do the same because customers really like it when barbers do that. Then I can have the best of both worlds. Posted by: brian at January 20, 2005 03:51 PM You can coach them with your wealth of haircut subject experience. Psychic readings are good, but you should also make sure they know that mild flirting can lead to larger tips (but by telling them, not by actually tipping them.) Maybe you should just avoid getting your hair cut at all. If the only officers you encounter see you with your hat on, you can just tie it up into your hat, or wear it back and pretend that "brian" is a woman's name. Then, you can completely avoid answering the question of which barber to patronize. Posted by: argyle at January 21, 2005 09:22 AM You think anyone would believe BRIAN is a women's name? I hope so; I hate going to the barber. I also hate shaving. I could be the bearded woman named Brian. Think it could work. Posted by: brian at January 21, 2005 02:27 PM Quick way to turn boy's name into girl's name: Add an 'a' 'y' or 'ette' e.g.: briana, brianette, briany (wouldn't recommend this one, people might mistake it for brainy and miss the point) Posted by: chris at January 21, 2005 02:55 PM Good idea. I choose Brianette. That sounds good. When I was 8 my sister's friend Brianna always bothered me trying to get me to make out with her. She was 5. I always said no. For some reason she always happened to accidently walk into the bathroom when I was in it. I refuse to call myself Brianna. Posted by: brian at January 21, 2005 05:57 PM who is the psychic barber, anyhow? Posted by: sue at July 15, 2005 01:02 PM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? Yes No Comments:

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Hill Health Topics A-Z - Should I treat inherited hair loss with medication?: Introduction   Go back to...  Printer-Friendly Should I treat inherited hair loss with medication? Introduction This information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision-making process or rely on your doctor's recommendation. This Decision Point is for people with inherited hair loss ( androgenetic alopecia ) only. If your hair loss has another cause, talk with your hair professional about your treatment choices. Key points in making your decision Everyone has some hair loss every day. However, for some, hair loss becomes excessive, and treatment with medications may slow hair loss and help to regrow hair. Consider the following when making your decision: You may not get as much hair growth as youexpect. You must take the medications over the long term or anyregrown hair will fall out. Your insurance probably will not coverthe medication, and the medications can be expensive. You may haveside effects not yet known from taking these medications long-term. It may bevery dangerous to take these medications if you are pregnant or if you havecertain health conditions, such as heart problems. You may feelthat the possibility of regrowing hair and feeling better about your appearanceis more important than the limitations of hair loss treatment.  Medical Information What medications are available to treat inherited hair loss? Medication for treating inherited hair loss slows thinning of the hair and increases coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs. Currently, medications used to treat hair loss caused by heredity include: Minoxidil . Minoxidil (Rogaine) isavailable without a prescription and is sprayed on and/or rubbed into the scalptwice a day. Finasteride . Finasteride (Propecia),which is available by prescription, is a pill taken once daily. Finasteride hasnot been proven effective in women and is not approved for women by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 1 Finasterideshould never be taken or handled by women who are or may become pregnant,because it can cause birth defects. With these medications, hair coverage tends to improve on the top of the head but not on the forehead area. How effective are these medications in treating inherited hair loss? The effectiveness of finasteride or minoxidil depends on your age and the location of the hair loss. These medications do not work for everyone, and you should not expect to regrow a full head of hair. These medications slow thinning of the hair and increase coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs. However, they need to be taken every day. If you stop taking them, any hair that has grown in will gradually be lost, and within 6 to 12 months your scalp will most likely appear the same as before treatment. Both medications must be taken daily. It may take 6 months of treatment before you see results. Minoxidil Minoxidil slows hair loss and grows new hair. In men, the 5% solution appears to be more effective than the 2% solution, but it costs more and may have more side effects. 2 Minoxidil seems to work best on people younger than 30 years of age who have been losing hair for fewer than 5 years. 3 Finasteride Finasteride is recognized as a successful therapy for inherited hair loss for men. Research reports that it slows hair loss on the scalp and helps regrow hair. 3 One study showed that finasteride may potentially improve hair loss on the forehead, which is usually less likely to respond to treatment than hair loss on the top of the head. 4 However, bald spots will not be completely covered, and visible results may take from a few months to a year. Finasteride has not been proven effective in women and is not approved for women by the FDA. 1 What are the side effects of these medications? Side effects of minoxidil include skin irritation and an itchy scalp. In women, minoxidil may cause facial hair growth, especially on the forehead and cheeks. If you have heart problems, ask your health professional about using this medication. Finasteride should not be taken or handled by women who are or may become pregnant, because it can cause birth defects. Possible side effects in men include sexual problems, such as difficulty getting an erection. What are the disadvantages of taking these medications? The disadvantages of taking these medications for hair loss include: The medications may not work. You should notexpect to regrow a full head of hair. Visible results may take from a fewmonths to a year. You must take the medication every day. If youstop, any regrown hair will fall out, and you may actually end up with lesshair than when you started treatment. The medications are expensiveand usually are not covered by insurance. What are the risks of not taking these medications? There are no risks to your health if you decide not to take medication for hair loss. However, for some people, there may be a risk to their well-being and self-esteem if they feel that hair loss has affected their appearance. The risk of not taking medication is that your hair loss will probably continue. However, medication is not always effective, and hair loss may continue despite treatment with medication. If you need more information, see the topic Hair Loss .  Your Information Your choices are: Use medication to help stop hair loss and possibly regrow new hair. Do not use medication to treat hair loss. Have hair transplantation surgery or other surgeries to regrow hair. The decision whether to take medication to treat hair loss takes into account your personal feelings and the medical facts. Reasons to treat hair loss with medication Reasons to not treat hair loss with medication You have begun to lose your hair, and you wish to prevent more hair loss. Regrowing your hair could help your self-esteem and make you feel better about your appearance. Are there other reasons you might want to treat hair loss with medication? Your hair loss doesn't really bother you. You would only be satisfied with a full head of hair. Medications may have serious side effects when taken with other medications or if you are pregnant or have health conditions, such as a heart problem. Any hair regrown with the medications would be lost if you stop taking the medications. You may even end up with less hair than when you started treatment. Medications to treat hair loss are expensive and usually are not covered by insurance. Treatment may not work. Are there other reasons you might not want to treat hair loss with medication? These personal stories may help you make your decision.  Wise Health Decision Use this worksheet to help you make your decision. After completing it, you should have a better idea of how you feel about treating hair loss with medication. Discuss the worksheet with your doctor. Circle the answer that best applies to you. My hair loss causes me significant stress or unhappiness. Yes No Unsure I don't want to use medications every day. Yes No Unsure I'm worried about unknown side effects. Yes No Unsure A small improvement in hair coverage would be worth the time and money. Yes No Unsure I am pregnant. Yes No NA* I have a heart condition. Yes No Unsure I can afford to pay for the treatment over the long term. Yes No Unsure I realize that the treatment may not work. Yes No Unsure *NA=Not applicable Use the following spaces to list any other important concerns you have about this decision.           What is your overall impression? Your answers in the above worksheet are meant to give you a general idea of where you stand on this decision. You may have one overriding reason to use or not use medication to treat hair loss. Check the box below that represents your overall impression about your decision. Leaning toward treating hair loss with medication   Leaning toward NOT treating hair loss with medication           Return to the topic Hair Loss . References Citations Springer K, et al. (2003). Common hair loss disorder. American Family Physician , 68(1): 93–102. Olsen EA, et al. (2002). A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology , 47: 377–385. Habif TP (2004). Hair diseases. In Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy , 4th ed., pp. 834–863. Philadelphia: Mosby. Leyden JJ, et al. (1999). Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology , 40(6, part 1): 930–937. Author: Paul Lehnert Last Updated July 28, 2004 Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology   Top of Page  Printer-Friendly © 1995-2005, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.For more information, click here .Healthwise is a URAC accredited health web site content provider. Privacy Policy . How this information was developed . New Search | Help | Search Menu | Site Map Recipes Your Privacy Our Providers Contact Us About Hill Physicians