3,269 miles—that’s the distance one lady is willing to travel for a haircut, according to an article in the February edition of Allure magazine. And she’s not the only person doing it regularly; obsessed (insane?!) beauty fans are flying around the world, spawning a new type of tourism called “Haircations.” (I call it jaw dropping…)
While I fully understand how crummy a bad hair day can be, I don’t think any cut is worth an international flight! Mind you, it’s easy for me to find a stylist, even at a cheap-o place like Great Clips or Supercuts, because I have stick-straight, one length hair. I normally spend $15.00 on a haircut and I color my own hair at home. I wouldn’t say I’m a trend setter, by any means, but I do have a distinctive look that works for me. It’s quick, affordable and easy to maintain.
But that’s the grown-up me. When I was a younger lady, I was willing to experiment more and spend more, and I would’ve thought flying to Paris for a haircut would’ve been a dream come true! (Funny how perspective changes with age.) As many of my readers know, I grew up in New Hampshire. While it’s still not a fashion-forward kind of place, back then, in the 90’s, it was really plain. Being able to travel to Boston, to have your hair done in a salon on Newbury Street, was considered the height of style and elegance. (Reserved for special occasions only, of course.)
Since then, times have changed tremendously, social media and beauty websites have increased awareness, and even those with fussy hair types can find skilled hands locally. Every lady must choose what’s right for her individually, but I’m confident there’s got to be a better investment for one’s time and money than a $1,000 haircut.
Readers are welcome to chime in about anything hair related—how much you’re willing to spend, how far you’d travel, etc.
We used to travel all the way from Ohio to Pennsylvania when I was a kid.. we lived a mile from the border.. lol.
Actually, my mom took me to the beauty school for super cheap haircuts that were VERY edgy at the time. I rocked the Billy Idol cut in junior high and got in trouble for it at school! (My hair was “distracting” the other students.)
The beauty school ladies were the best for trendy cuts. I loved it. But I wouldn’t even have imagined a cut in another country for that money!
Oh, I remember when the beauty schools charged only $5.00 for a hair cut. Did you do the Billy Idol platinum color, too? Gosh, I miss the ’80’s. All the hair bands, the wild colors. What a world it was. Not saying we looked good, but we sure thought we did then.
I havent taken a hair vacation, but I love having my hair and nails done at destination spas and on cruise ships. I’m willing to pay to be pampered.
If you like it and can afford it, go for it.
We if one can afford it its ok. I think most people cant cuts around here are $100 I know it depends on where you live what you end up paying .
For $100, you can get a color and cut in my area. Still a lot, though.
For the cost in south fla, I really should just fly up to Boston! Will you be so kind as to meet me on Newbury street?
Anytime, my dear!
If I had 1,000.00 for a haircut I would buy a set of clippers for 20.00 and put the rest in the bank. The guilt of spending so much for a haircut would send me to a early grave!
Outrageous, I know…