In the warren of underpasses at the Madian Bridge, where the Badaling Expressway crosses the Third Ring Road, I discovered a barber, red armband and all, plying his trade while he kept an eye out for suspicious characters. Bahom was finishing up with an elderly gentleman when I happened by, and after considering it briefly, I asked him, mainly through gestures, to do me.I mean, I'm not exactly Percy Shelley; there's not much to ruin. Communication was limited; I can’t say "layer it, please" in Mandarin. But he did a nice job, especially considering that he's working with a folding chair and clippers powered by a battery in his bicycle basket. A better job than the one I got from a surly girl at Supercuts back home a couple of weeks ago.
Read more of Warren Levinson's "Ni Howdy!" Beijing blog here.
Compliments Warren! The next time I go to COMB to have my hair cut, I'll bring my laptop and show them your inspiring video. Its nice to see you!!!