Bangs, Bobs & Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist

Gravity Theatre—The Asper Centre for Theatre & Film (U of W)

The last time I had a professional work on my hair, Trudeau was the Prime Minister ofCanada—Pierre Trudeau! Needless to say, I never thought much about the daily routine of a hairstylist.

Not only does Joanna Rannelli give us some amusing (and some banal, intentionally) tales in the course of “the job,” she also gives insight into what it’s like to have a profession where you are literally glued to listen to whatever ramble the client delivers.

The tales could have been told through any medium: bartender, customer service rep,social worker, HR adviser, nurse, etc., but she chose hairstylist. That made me reflect both on the stories and the job of hairstylist itself—and I’m so happy I do not have a job where I’m locked into listening customers.

Ray Yuen