Friday, November 10, 2006

The $5 Haircut

I just got back from Manila tonight. This morning, before I left, I got rid of my shaggy mane. There's a huge shopping mall near the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. On the 3rd floor there's a full service haircutting shop. "Ricky Eyes" is the name, I think.

For 180 pesos (about $3.60) you get a haircut including straight razor finishing (sides, back, and around the ears), shampoo, blow dry, and back/shoulder massage. Two people take care of you during the 45 minute process.

I was so impressed I left an extra 70 pesos. Tipping is not required in the Philippines.

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