James Dean

This weekend I went to get a haircut for Chinese New Year.  I walked around Geary looking for a place to get it cut but everywhere was busy.  I checked four places and there were at least four or five people waiting in line at each place.  I didn't want to wait so I grabbed a quesidilla from Gordo's and walked home.  When I got home, I decided to try and schedule an appointment at the hair salon around the corner from my house.  Fortunately there was an opening immediately so I walked myself over.

The salon was nicer than I remembered. The lady that I always remembered seeing there was nowhere to be found.  I discovered later on that she had sold the shop to the current stylist last summer.  The lady that also owned it before him was also the mother of Tina Kwan, a girl I've known since elementary school. 

The guy that cut my hair spoke in broken English and had trouble keeping a conversation going in English.  Luckily, I speak Cantonese.  He asked me how I would like it cut.  When I asked if he knew what a pompadour was, he had a blank stare and had no idea what I was talking about.  I asked him if he was familiar with Elvis or the Fonz.  Still nothing.  Finally he handed me his laptop and told me to find a picture to show him.  "OH JAMES DEAN!"  Yes.  James Dean.

Turned out just the way it was supposed to.  He styled it with gel which looked horrible but I let him make an attempt.  I knew I could do better so I went home and washed out the gel.  I tried using what I had to see if anything would hold my thin yet heavy hair.  Unfortunately the product I'm using does not hold so I need to go get something better.  Last resort is Murray's. 

^This beastly hair cream is petroleum based which means it is VERY difficult to wash out.  I have read that it can take up to three days to wash out unless you use dishwashing soap.  It's what all the real greasers use.  However, I may not be brave enough to try it.  I warned my mom ahead of time that if she sees dishwashing soap in the bathroom, it's for my hair.

My coworkers all noticed my haircut (of course) and everyone had something different to say.  I had it down like I have the past two days since I have not yet resolved the hair product issue.  People at work said things like "Nice haircut" or "Who's the new guy?"  The strangest thing someone said to me was that my hair made me look more "edgey" which is bizarre because I think I look rather boyish and dorky.  Oh well.

Until next time,

Pomp it up.

-Alex Thunderlips