I’m in a state of despair. His cellphone doesn’t work and I have no idea where he might have gone. To give you some background, it’s been a long relationship. One of the longest I’ve had in Bangalore at least, apart from 2–3 other close friends.
As you can imagine, it’s been a hearty blow to me. I called the landline number for him and they said he had left. They wouldn’t even tell me where he’s gone.
I used to see him often. In fact, every time I felt in need of some cheer. I usually fall to pieces if I don’t. Sadly though, it’s been a rather imbalanced relationship : I need him much more than he needs me.
I trusted him completely. Over 3 years only he could understand what I needed the most. I never had to say much to him. I would just sit there and let him work his magic. And he’s hardly ever let me down. I don’t have the energy to look for someone else considering it took me many years to find him.
So if you come across me with an unkempt look with hair flying all over the place, you’ll know who to blame. My hairdresser for 3 years who quit the current place he was working in without a forwarding address (not that the salon will actually tell me where he’s gone!). His personal number seems to be invalid. I have a sinking feeling that he’s gone off to some far country. Like New Zealand.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in life, it’s the simple fact that finding a good hairdresser is like finding the perfect cheesecake : difficult to find but worth the search and you always come out with a content heavenly feeling afterwards.
So there! I think I might just place an ad in the paper… Or emigrate… Desperate times call for desperate measures, after all.
Hi.. chanced upon your blog while searching for something on the Net.. I like the style of your writing.. and your latest post was kinda similiar to what I had posted on my blog as well.
Keep blogging. Cheers!
Posted by Nimalan | May 7, 2008, 11:43 am:)
so true… and a good tailor.…
in case you seriously need help … my hairdresser is very, very good… but he is in Mumbai :)
Posted by harini calamur | May 7, 2008, 11:53 amOh nooo!! you too. It’s been 3 years since “she” left bengalooru for phoren shores and i still haven’t found a good replacement. i know exactly what you feel. i suggest we meet and we help you get over this by with drinks :)
Posted by Aqua | May 7, 2008, 12:00 pmOMG. yes. I knew one of the harder things to replace when I moved to Bangalore would be my hairdresser. I haven’t had my hair cut here yet– perhaps it is time to just grow it out!
Posted by Cindy/Snid | May 7, 2008, 12:27 pmhi
been a long time since I came to your blog. First I thought what happened.. then it turned out to be only loss of a hairdresser. Though I am not a woman but i can get someone to suggest you one good hairdresser in bangalore.
anyway i have meaning to introduce my native area to try out with your other travel bug bitten friends.
you can check out about the place through our community website and then if interested you can contact a website of local entrepreneurs who can help with your travel arrangements by visiting http://www.visionhimalay.com/
Posted by krishna | May 7, 2008, 12:37 pmHi Anita!
You have a nice blog. Came across it while searching for Assam related articles on net. I worked there briefly on an assignment and have great memories of the place.
For the hairdresser, I’d suggest try a parlor called Mystique on the Brigade Rd (3rd level, Fifth Avenue complex). The person’s name is Michelle and she has magical fingers.
Keep blogging!
Mitsu
Posted by Mitsu | May 7, 2008, 3:35 pmHeyyyyyyyyyyy. I am about to tear my hair in despair — weren’t you supposed to take me to him and get me to look like Dimple kapadia? or was it rekha?
Posted by Usha | May 7, 2008, 3:45 pmI remember how difficult life was for my wife when she could not find a good hair dresser after coming to Bangalore.
Hey, maybe you are destined to find a better one.
PS: The misdirect in the post was masterfully executed ;)
Posted by Kishore Murthy | May 7, 2008, 5:35 pmoh Anita, you poor darling!when i read the first paragraph I thought it’s about romance … hairdresser huh, its really hard to find a good one
Posted by Az Azura | May 7, 2008, 5:45 pmTwist in the tale :)
Same happened to my bike’s mechanic. He quit & cell not reachable :(
Posted by Prashanth M | May 7, 2008, 8:51 pmu kept the suspense going quite well…;) oh n i know exactly what it is like not to have a good hairdresser…hope you find a good one soon :)
Posted by vri | May 7, 2008, 9:07 pmPhew! My mind started thinking in a totally different direction while reading your post! :D Good build-up this!
And I know how it is about losing the hair-dresser! Sigh! Hang in there :(
Posted by Mridula | May 7, 2008, 11:27 pmWeeee, you sure fooled me :)
Posted by Fallen Angel | May 8, 2008, 12:46 am@ Nimalan: hey, thanks! i did try to find it but couldn’t. is it hiding somewhere in the archives?
@ harini calamur: oh yes, a tailor. equally hard and probably deserves another post :)
@ Aqua: i feel for you babes! i am looking to your snoopy skills to find him for me! and of course, any time any place! :)
@ Cindy/Snid: you haven’t had a hair-cut in…? Yeah, I think I’ll just go back to my long hair days too :)
@ krishna: thanks!
@ Mitsu: thanks for that! I’ll check it out!
@ Usha: hehe. you have passed the prime age now ;0) but don’t worry! we’ll find someone well in time so you can look pretty for the wedding. :)
@ Kishore Murthy: to find a “better one” would be like wishing for the moon but i will remain optimistic!
@ Az Azura: hehe :) at least i got your sympathies for a while!
@ Prashanth M: :) Bike mechanics must be available in every corner!!
@ vri: i hope so too!
@ Mridula: :) No hair cuts for a while now!
@ Fallen Angel: that was the intention ;0-)
Posted by Anita | May 8, 2008, 9:28 amOh poor Anita. I’m so sorry that you lost him.
So far it was your photos that kept me hooked up, now your writing too.
Posted by Joseph | May 8, 2008, 1:48 pminteresting. I thought how come today’s post about a man.
I like this post.
After reading few travelogues.
good change :)
Posted by Paavani | May 8, 2008, 5:46 pmi was just getting ready to book my ticket to bangalore to buy you a drink and console you, then I got to the hairdresser part.…
Posted by Radman | May 8, 2008, 9:19 pmFirst time I visited your blog today. It’s very interesting.
Posted by Imthi | May 9, 2008, 11:58 amWell written and I almost walked into it!
Posted by Avinash | May 9, 2008, 3:00 pmWell written and I almost walked into it.
Posted by Avinash | May 9, 2008, 3:00 pmHeheheh.…. Master Piece for Spoof :)…As for HD … its difficult times hope u get over it soon :)
Posted by Anjali | May 9, 2008, 5:16 pm@ Joseph: sigh! thank you for the sympathy :)
@ Paavani: it is about a man — my hair dresser was a man :) but thanks!
@ Radman: ah, thank you for the thought! though the drinks are always welcome!
@ Imthi: thanks :)
@ Avinash: i’m glad you did (almost!) :)
@ Anjali: thank you! i hope so too! a friend has volunteered to do some sleuthing around!
Posted by Anita | May 9, 2008, 9:20 pmmaybe the aliens recruited him to style their hair after being impressed by the work he did on you.
Posted by Aniche | May 16, 2008, 6:20 pmThe suspense and the let off. Got me this time
Regards,
CA Ashish Ahuja, FCA
Indian Chartered Accountant New Delhi India
Indian Company Formation Delhi India
Posted by Ashish Ahuja | May 18, 2008, 3:23 pm@ aniche: hehe :) at least the aliens will have great hairstyles now!
@ ashish: :)
Posted by Anita | May 19, 2008, 10:26 amI completely identify with that situation! I had a really good fellow at VLCC 4 years ago..and when I went next he was gone…just like that. I get my hair cuts in other places, but no one does it like that guy!
Posted by sunshinemom | May 22, 2008, 9:03 amHi Anitha!
UR style of writing is too good! first time reading your blog! for a minute i was wondering something really bad happened! oh thank god hairdresser! ya its very shocking he left.…i can imagine 2 people in life u cant live without apart from ur family.…ur hairdresser and ur tailor!!!!!!!:-) keep up the good work!
Regards,
Veda
Posted by Veda | May 27, 2008, 11:17 amOuch! I know how that hurts Anita.
I missed my barber too about 4 years ago., trust me, u’ll eventually settle down with someone good again., LOL
Arv
Posted by Arvind | June 10, 2008, 9:23 amWhatever you have written is wonderful
Posted by Bharat | June 17, 2008, 4:24 pmHey Harini,
I am from Mumbai & my hairdresses has just migrated to Australia leaving me feeling very unsettled.
do you know a good hairdresser in mumbai?
Posted by Rashna | March 22, 2009, 10:52 pm