Article: It's bliss to count sheep at my local barber

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 ...

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