Writing Prompt

Sarah drummed a bored rhythm on the laminate countertop, the silence and her beloved beauty salon broken only by the rhythmic hum of the ventilation fan. A stray curl, escaped from her usually neat bun, danced in front of her eyes. Just as she considered braiding it back in, the salon door chimed, announcing a customer.

The woman who sashayed in was a vision of blonde ambition. Her hair, a cascad...

Cassie, the hairdresser, was used to dealing with all kinds of clients, but today she was faced with a particularly challenging one - Michael. As soon as he sat down in her chair, she could tell it was going to be an interesting experience.

Cassie: “So, Michael, what are we thinking today? A trim or something more adventurous?”

Michael: “Hmm, I’m not sure. Maybe just a trim… no, wait! Let’s go f...

Today was one of my worst experiences at the salon, and I’ve been working here for five years.

My favorite client—a regular customer—wanted a trim. She was a bit early though, so I told her she had to wait until I was finished with my client.

My client is a bit temperamental, so she naturally threw a hissy fit. Went full tooth and claw, and bit my finger clean off.

That was the last time tha...

It stated like any other day for James, after makeing some breakfast and reading the newspaper, he hoped into his car and went to work, owning a hairdressing salon is not as easy as you think, he preps his station and he starts his day, after some good clients, in comes Ruby, she was a older woman with a sense of entitlement taller than she was and everything was a problem for her, and she would...

THE FOLLOWING TRANSCRIPT IS THE STATEMENT MADE BY CECILIA IVERSON, HAIRDRESSER AND OWNER OF ROSENFELD BEAUTY SALON AT 186 MAIN STREET IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSENFELD:

“Last time I saw Margot was last Friday, at 4:30pm.

“I remember because I looked at the clock when I saw her walking through the door. Margo comes in at 2pm first Monday of every month. And She never comes in on Friday after...

Carla’s last client burst through the door fifteen seconds before closing time. Carla rolled her eyes, turned toward the woman before her, and wailed.

“Oh, Rosa.” She couldn’t believe her eyes. “Rosa, what did you do??”

“I did what I had to do!” The woman barked back, and then lowered her eyes to the floor. “I…I know it’s late. I had nowhere else to go.”

“Ay, díos mio.” Carla couldn’t stop her...

“Well look what the cat drug in?” Alma said with a crackle.

The sound sliced Ivanka’s head. Stumbling slightly she headed for her station. Being behind her salon chair surrounded by her things helped her feel settled. A tiny sliver tucked into Little Russia Coney Island, the Venus Parlor Hair salon was a second home to her. Ivanka sat down taking a steadying breath. Anton and Katerina came out fr...

So my cousin Thomas has a wife and 4 kids(2 boys 2 girls). So every time when it’s time to take the boys go to the barber they have to go separate. Ethan is 3 1/2 years old & his brother Everett is 4 years old. Ethan is even more difficult because he doesn’t talk ,he doesn’t communicate & he also doesn’t know any better. Everett on the other hand will possibly sit still and it’s a smooth process....

“I know it’s not glamorous,” the dean of students told Clove, “but community service is an important part of being an August Witch.”

“Is there any way I can skip this?” Clove asked. “I’d really rather do more homework.”

“No,” the dean said. “I’ve assigned you to work as a hairdresser because the barber shop is struggling to find help. As a sealant witch, you are perfect for the assignment. Your ...

Caroline hated coming into the salon for one client. She didn’t like spending thirty minutes driving each way, totaling to an entire hour of her day. To make matters worse, her client had scheduled their appointment at one in the afternoon, smack dab in the middle of the day. It basically meant that her entire day was shot. The thing she hated most about the whole situation is that most of her col...