We receive many emails, letters and even phone calls from people who have read our blog, seen our photos and are interested in learning where I have my hair styling done and what process/products I use to maintain my hair between visits to the stylist.
Chiclayo has many beauty salons – most of them of the unisex variety, but in my opinion, if you’re really serious about your hair, the only place to go is Johnny’s Beauty Salon and Boutique. The shop has been on the corner of Balta and Lora y Cordero for many years.
To service the steady flow of regular clients Johnny has a staff of seven specialists – all well qualified with years of experience, but the only person who touches my head is Johnny himself. I don’t consider myself to be vain, but as nature has seen fit to endow me with a rich and luxurious head of hair, I feel it is my duty to maintain and display it to the maximum.
Incredibly, no appointments are necessary at Johnny’s. Now, don’t get the impression from this last statement that the establishment is nothing but a cut and brush assembly line – far from it! On the day of my visit – usually every three weeks – I set aside a full two hours. That’s because it takes me one hour and forty-five minutes to get there, plus I average twelve minutes of waiting time, which leaves the three minutes it takes Johnny to work his magic on my hair. We normally don’t bother with tinting, frosting or layering...both Johnny and I preferring to let the natural flesh tone and contour speak for itself.
The services of a creative genius like Johnny and his staff do not come cheap. My three minutes in the chair carries a price tag of eight soles, or $2.81, but the smiles and inviting glances I get from the admiring chicas upon leaving the boutique are well worth the price.
At home I have a full suite of L’Oreal hair care products, though if I were limited to just one, it would be Elvive Shampoo Treatment. Since discovering this product I have never had a problem with tangling, and it really has enhanced the texture of my hair. And of course to keep the rich sheen I brush my hair every morning following my shower with a special burro tail brush (medium stiffness), being careful to stroke from top to bottom at least fifty times. I am absolutely convinced that regular brushing is the single most reason why I don’t have a problem with split ends.
That’s about it for hair care. Be sure to watch for next week’s entry…Pedicures and general nail care.
Tom
Chiclayo has many beauty salons – most of them of the unisex variety, but in my opinion, if you’re really serious about your hair, the only place to go is Johnny’s Beauty Salon and Boutique. The shop has been on the corner of Balta and Lora y Cordero for many years.To service the steady flow of regular clients Johnny has a staff of seven specialists – all well qualified with years of experience, but the only person who touches my head is Johnny himself. I don’t consider myself to be vain, but as nature has seen fit to endow me with a rich and luxurious head of hair, I feel it is my duty to maintain and display it to the maximum.
Incredibly, no appointments are necessary at Johnny’s. Now, don’t get the impression from this last statement that the establishment is nothing but a cut and brush assembly line – far from it! On the day of my visit – usually every three weeks – I set aside a full two hours. That’s because it takes me one hour and forty-five minutes to get there, plus I average twelve minutes of waiting time, which leaves the three minutes it takes Johnny to work his magic on my hair. We normally don’t bother with tinting, frosting or layering...both Johnny and I preferring to let the natural flesh tone and contour speak for itself.The services of a creative genius like Johnny and his staff do not come cheap. My three minutes in the chair carries a price tag of eight soles, or $2.81, but the smiles and inviting glances I get from the admiring chicas upon leaving the boutique are well worth the price.
At home I have a full suite of L’Oreal hair care products, though if I were limited to just one, it would be Elvive Shampoo Treatment. Since discovering this product I have never had a problem with tangling, and it really has enhanced the texture of my hair. And of course to keep the rich sheen I brush my hair every morning following my shower with a special burro tail brush (medium stiffness), being careful to stroke from top to bottom at least fifty times. I am absolutely convinced that regular brushing is the single most reason why I don’t have a problem with split ends.
That’s about it for hair care. Be sure to watch for next week’s entry…Pedicures and general nail care.
Tom
Tom, who said you about Johnnyś place? Maribel? jejeje
ReplyDeleteSee you soon!
Maybe Maribel must go too... :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lucho – We saw Carmen last night and talked about getting together soon. Maybe you would be interested in seeing the blow-drying technique I use on my hair? :)
ReplyDeleteTom
Tom,
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested in cutting down your hairstyle bill in sustainable ecologically responsible way, I can recommend one stylist in Patapo. He charges 3 soles per session, without compromising style and elegance, but also uses environment-friendly non-electric clippers (no fossil fuel burnt) and covers you with sheet that was never washed (no water pollution by detergent). Totally Green.
OMG, men are so vain!
ReplyDeleteMaria
I love your style, you look handsome Gringo.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this is a Joke . . . but this is hilarious! As a fellow Chiclayo-gringo I am definitely going to be going to Johnny's next time. Thanks for all the great info!
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