Today was the day for my first hair appointment here in Italy. With my cousin Doria visiting Italy for a week we decided to make appointments on the same day. Doria lives in Germany but she, along with her husband and son, visit Italy twice a year. A short visit in June and for her summer holiday (one month) in August. Many of you may remember Doria as my cousin who is a super fan of Prince and had visited me in Minnesota two times. She speaks fluent German, Italian AND English. In my life I just want to be able to speak 2 languages!! She is always a great help to me in understanding the Italian language and the Italian way of life.
So first things first, cappuccino before our hair appointments. And check out the pastry that is sold at this bar as well. My cousin Angela tells me it is one of the best around. I'm making a note of that for future use.
Now it is time for our appointments. The salon is right next door. The salon, Ricci & Capricci) is very similar to a U.S. salon but the way they operate is different. The owner, Tommaso Cammarano, controls everything. As this was my first visit I needed color and a cut. (Sorry gentlemen this part is for us girls 😉. My stylist back in the U.S gave me the formula I needed for my color. Let's hope it translates. So he reads the formula and by his facial expressions I thought he understood but I received confirmation from Doria that all was well. Thank goodness - that is step one. One of the other workers now takes me and begins to do the color work BUT Tommaso gave her the instructions. The other workers in the salon do the washing, color, drying, etc. BUT Tommaso is the ONLY one that does the cutting/styling and provides all the instructions. The color process is basically the same with a few minor twists. They did let it process on my hair longer -which did give me a few moments of OMG! But in the end - perfetto!! After the color and wash Tommaso cut my hair and then one of the other gals dried it. I'm happy with the outcome! And cousin Doria? Well she allows Tommaso to do whatever he wants to do to her hair. I think it came out beautiful. Now the amazing part - the price. One third what I would spend in the U.S. Seriously!!!
So check that first off of the list. And that was a big one that could have been disastrous but I am very happy!!
With our new dos - Doria asks if I would like to meet another cousin of hers - (not the Gentile side). She loves this cousin and wants me to meet her. The cousin is currently staying with her daughter and family due to some surgery and is within walking distance of the salon. We arrive at her house and she is on the balcony. Many homes here have locking gates. I'm still not sure why as there is not a crime problem. I think it is just the way they build. So arriving at the gate her cousin tries to open it (it is electronic) - 10 minutes later and the gate still won't open. Her cousin is so sad as she wants to serve us coffee (as is the norm when you have a guest). She will not be deterred. So she makes the coffee and puts it in a basket and lowers the basket to her granddaughter. Her granddaughter then brings the coffee and cookies to us through the gate. You can't make this stuff up. This IS southern Italy and I LOVE IT!!
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