Haircut

Haircut
Most men go to Head to Toe on Biyun Rd. You get a good haircut and a soda or beer for 80 rmb. Or for the adventurous you could go to a very local salon three blocks away in either direction and pay 10 - 15 RMB for a men's cut.

A lot of women go to 81West in the Green Sport and Leisure Center next to Carrefour. Donald and Emily are both great. Donald charges about 240 rmb for a cut and style. Emily, who is British and the owner) charges more like 280-300rmb. They both do color, even for blondes. Just discovered 81 West at the Green Sport and Leisure Center sells salon quality hairdryers for about 250 RMB. Yay! Finally a good hair dryer in China!

Both my wife and I go to Salon 88 just inside the entrance to Carrefour. Price for a cut is 38-58RMB. Not everyone speaks English but you can can get across your expectationis.

The best haircut for the money is located right under Green Court 2 where many of our families live. The place is called Beauty Factory. Your first haircut is 30rmb and then 60rmb after that. They also have membership cards that get you 25%, 50%, or even 70% off depending on how much money you put down. Not everyone speaks English, but there is always someone there that can help you if you have any questions. They also do color and amazing highlights!


 * //One caution about membership cards//**, however, is there's always the risk that the business with which you have a membership will close its doors, never to re-appear, and any balance you have on your card is lost.

For a really nice, high-end hair cut and GREAT coloring (Highlights and full color) - go to Eric of Paris in Puxi on Hengshan Road. The French hairdressers are excellent. Anna comes highly recommended. Although she is having a baby in June 2009, she should be back cutting by end of summer.

The absolute best part about getting your hair cut in Shanghai is that every haircut comes with a head, shoulder, and arm massage. Some people go to the hair salon without getting their hair cut because it can be a very relaxing experience.