My Hairdressers Are Going To Retire

[emmie]

in two weeks, which is sad in itself but good for them, as they are both well into their 70's.

I have known them for over 30 years and have always had great service.
Do you suppose a bottle of Champagne and some nice chocs would go down well as a parting gift. Or something else. i have only a couple of weeks to decide.

[emmie]

i won't have a clue who to go to after when i need a haircut or perm...
as other local hairdressers seem not to be that type,

[calmck]

Look at M and S gifts of flowers plus either chocs, biscuits etc. Some lovely ideas and they deliver

[Lie-in King]

Your choice of bubbly & chocs sounds good to me & why not ask their advice? If they *had* to choose, who would they visit to sort their coiffure?

[calmck]

You need to look at both flowers and plants

[Bobbisox1]

Yes, thats a lovely gesture

[emmie]

they do each others hair, i will probably pop in to see them maybe today briefly before i go to have my vaccination. But i would like it to be a nice surprise. They are planning to have drinks on their last day 1st May, but its meant as a gift for them alone.

[Lie-in King]

"they do each others hair..." - I get that, but if they *had* to choose...

[emmie]

no idea LinK, they have been in situ for more than 50 years, and i don't think they know any of the other hairdressers in the location, as they don't live round this way at all.

[Lie-in King]

Ok, sorry, though I'd still ask their opinion just in case - I doubt you'd be the only one asking. I know that the barber I use is in contact with several others in the locality.

[SparklyKid]

Hi emmie, nice idea, but, how many tips have you given in 30 years.
Chocs and flowers seems a good idea.

[Canary42]

A couple of decorative/wine glasses engraved with an appropriate slogan, such as "To ?????. Thank you for 30 years of perfect hair. Emmie"

Google glass engraving for more info/suppliers

Substitute anything you like for glasses (e.g. Silver-plated cup, Shield, etc.), your choice.

[emmie]

i might do that, he has a large clientele many of whom are elderly and we are going to miss them dreadfully. I had my hair done wednesday just the way i like. Its going to be hard to find a new one that might do the same.

[emmie]

nice idea Canary. See what Amazon brings up.

[Bobbisox1]

Gosh, I’m pleased I didn’t write it!

[Bobbisox1]

Wrong thread, sorry Em x

[ladybirder]

Em when I moved to the B&H area, like you, I had no idea where to get my haircut and I'm very fussy! So I looked in the local roads and noted 5 hairdressers, one advertising 10% off, so they were a No No straight away. This leaves me with 4 and I noted who was busy and had full chairs and who hadn't. It was amazingly easy to notice that one was always busy and a lot of the clientele had very good bobs which is how I liked my own hair. My first appointment there I wasn't happy with my bob but noted that the owner was the one to go to and I have been going there ever since. Keep your eyes open and you'll find a good hairdresser. It's so important!

[emmie]

thanks LB, i will have a look around later when it needs a cut, which should be in about 8 weeks time.