The Gardenia

She did a last once-over in the mirror, deciding she looked absolutely perfect — which was the most important aspect of having a good time at a wedding

Many of her friends weren’t too excited about attending weddings.

Not her. Weddings gave her the opportunity firstly to dress up — she loved dressing up — and secondly to people-watch.

She leaned forward in front of the mirror and looked at the crown of her head. She was grateful for her thick head of hair. Her friends with thinning hair were not as lucky. At least the mark time leaves on me is easier to hide she thought wryly. The color job there was imperceptible. Gianna was fabulous.

And what a character! Hairdressers were notorious for their social commentary and that story Gianna had just shared?