Tuesday 24 April 2012

Shampoos

Totally normal conversation among friends in Vietnam:
"Hey what do you want to do tonight?"
"I don't know... maybe have dinner and a shampoo?"
"Yeah, I could totally go for a shampoo right now."
"Let's do it!"

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What are we talking about?  Is "shampoo" a code word for something else?  NO!  A shampoo is a shampoo.  In Vietnam, you can go to a hair salon for a shampoo where someone will wash your hair and give you a head massage, arm/hand/shoulder massage, and facial massage complete with cucumber peels on the face.  It lasts for around one hour and costs like $2.50, but we usually leave a tip so it's $3.  Where else can you get this kind of service for this price?  It's relaxing and your hair and face will be left smelling fresh and clean.  If you want them to use the "expensive shampoo" (L'Oreal or Wella) it costs more for the experience... $4.

Gotta love Vietnamese prices!

3 comments:

  1. Shampoo and massage for less than $3.00 !!!!!!! I am jealous! I would go a couple of times a week if I were you :)

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  2. OMG. Do you know how much that would cost in Toronto?? Stay there as long as you can haha! Maybe when I come visit we can have this "shampoo" experience together lol

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  3. WOW!! I would get one of those everyday!!!

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