In my early 20s, I used to get my hair cut in someone’s garage. For just $14, I’d get a wash, cut, and blow-dry. It was an absolute steal, and he always did a great job.
I stopped going about 18 years ago, but last week I happened to park outside his place and wondered if he was still in business. Feeling a little nostalgic, I decided to knock on the door. Sure enough, he was still there, still cutting hair..
So I booked in for old times’ sake. Same garage. Same guy. Same no-frills setup. The only noticeable differences were that I had picked up a few more silver strands, and his English had levelled up over the years. The same package now costs $30, which, considering it’s been nearly two decades, is still a pretty impressive bargain.