Hairdressing while travelling Oz

Hi Fatso. When we enquired about the cost of a haircut they quoted us $29 for a man's cut which I didn't think was too far different from other towns. However the offer of a cut for free was very welcome. We have often seen notices outside hairdressers asking for models but never had the time previously. Now we do, and we are very happy with the result. We have noticed some of the goods are more costly here, but the majority of goods arrive by barge each week so it can only be expected to cost more. The most amazing thing in Woolworths was to see all the bread frozen - it is frozen before it leaves Cairns or it would be stale before hitting the shelf in Weipa. We paid $1.679 a litre for diesel which was significantly better than the $2.24 in Seisia.

yes we "blame" it on transport ............ and we "inflate" the price, that is why we still are here to actually have a shop so all the tourists can leave the cotton wool wrapped citys with all the cheap crap and come visit us, tis funny as we dont go down to them and comment how cheap it is down there, maybe because we dont want to get shot at or stabbed, but hey the fuel is cheap and haircuts are $30 bucks less ....... funny as the mining towns have really well paid jobs, the shops are expensive ..... not that hard to work out eh..
Ok back under my rock
Cheers
Joe

Hi Daza,

We go one better...I give the hubby a 'No 3' and he gives me a 'No 6'.

When I was working I spent years getting my hair cut very short every 4 to 6 weeks at $40+ each time. Now it's free and available any time (apart from when the footy is on TV or the fish are biting.)

Cheers,

Heather

On my last trip I had to buy an elcheapo set of clippers to have a hair cut and beard trim as I forgot to take the battery clippers.

My old man used to say it is only two weeks between a good and bad haircut

The last haircut I had to pay for was on my wedding day, some 45 years ago. The
childbride has cut it ever since. Unlike Heather she is far too frightened to let me
cut hers, but, like Heather, she likes it short & gets it cut often. If a blokes cut costs
$30, I wont ask what a gels costs. My only wish is to go travelling long enough to
need a haircut while away....sigh..:))))).....oldbaz.

Baz,

there are some things a man is better off not knowing about! Secret women's business!

cheers,

Heather

Aint that the truth. Regards to John..assume you are home safe & sound.
cheers......oldbaz.

Way to go folk.

Haven't been to a hairdresser myself in many years since Navy barber introduced me to a new trend.

# 2 or 3 all over DIY every 4 weeks or so.

I find the best time for DIY haircut is after a few beers, cause then you throw caution to the wind, and can probably get to 6 weeks :~))))

PS also keep a selection of hats and avoid mirrors LOL.


Fred.

My husband would be in the contenders to win the competition! If he doesn't have a haircut every six weeks or so he looks like a mop head! We really wanted to give the hairdresser at Weipa (there is only one salon) some acknowledgement and hopefully encourage other travelers to consider using their services.