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WALKING IN THE HAIR Party blow-dries and playlist wars: Christmas is crazy when you’re a hairdresser. We asked ABBY PHIPPEN of Exeter’s The Hair Boutique to talk us through a typical day 48 I EXETER LIVING I www.mediaclash.co.uk
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hile you’re sitting on your derrière getting a pre-party blow-dry, spare a thought for Exeter’s busy hairdressers. Like the gang at The Hair Boutique on Musgrave Row... 8.45-11am 8.45am: Our style executive, Georgie, dares to venture from the Christmas playlist and Beyoncé rings through our salon. 9am marks the entrance of boss Nicky, and Beyoncé makes a swift transition to Shakin’ Stevens. Much to our delight. There’s a quick pep talk amongst the stylists and a rundown of our day – lots of Christmas blow-dries and a brunette-to-blonde colour correction for Georgie. Clients start filtering in and coffees start ying out. There’s a moment of tran uility as post-wash head massages take place, and then the bi-monthly hairdresser catch up begins. Nicky’s client has asked for a post-breakup bob. Everyone knows a fresh haircut is either great for heartbreak, or very dangerous. Nicky counsels her client of 10 years through the breakup and snips the perfect revenge hair.