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Article: It's bliss to count sheep at my local barber
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- China Daily
- Article date:
- April 26, 2007
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Since the sudden and, frankly, disturbing revival of the Happy
Hardcore musical movement in my Guangdong hometown, I've tended to
shun the local pubs and clubs, opting instead to get my weekend kicks
in the hairdressers. I've long been a fan of the Chinese hair wash.
Some of the local establishments may not be suitable to take the
wife, or mother, for a visit. However, such is my love of the purer
pleasures of the salon experience that I have introduced both to
visit my favorite joint.
Last Friday night comprised my usual hour-long wash and blow-dry.
All the normal routines were observed: The five-minute struggle to
get the air-conditioner working was lively as ever; the conversation
about ...