Trendsetters

“S o totally sorry to interrupt Sara” Simi blurted mid-conversation “but if I forget to ask you again I’m in for it. My hair is a total mess stringy split ends — the works. I have a date tomorrow night and I need a haircut desperado! Where can I get a haircut on such short notice? Who do you recommend?”

“Elana is good. I use her a lot. But I think you need to make an appointment at least a week in advance if you want to get in with her. Then there’s Sarit. Did you ever try her?” “Sarit? That’s the place at Ritz Point right? There’s no way I can pay such prices. All I want is a simple cut — $10 $15 tops.”

“I don’t know what kind of haircut you’ll get for that kind of money but there’s this place I passed on Fourth Avenue that was having a grand opening. Why don’t you go in and see what they’re about? I bet they’ll give you a good introductory price. I can’t vouch for their work because they’re new and I haven’t tried them but hey not much to lose aside from a bit of hair!” Sara chuckled. “Oh okay. Good idea. I have to go meet a friend in that area later today anyway. I think I’ll stop by the salon on the way. Do you by any chance remember the name of the place?”

“Minor detail. I’m trying to remember. I think they called themselves Trendsetters. Or maybe Amanda’s? I vaguely recall seeing that name somewhere in the window or on the awning. I can’t remember. But don’t worry you can’t miss it. It’s got a funky blue green and red awning and there’s a huge Grand Opening sign with those little flags strung from the salon across the street.” “Okay great! Thanks a bunch!”