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manic panic vs. special Fx?

2008-11-15T04:36:28Z

got a preference for your favorite bold color hair dye? which one lasts longer? which one has the best color? what would you recommend? is there something else besides either of them?

I've only used manic panic, but thought I'd check in here for a new perspective.

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Female Models needed for Non-nude, Haircutting Hairshow Event in Minneapolis

2008-04-15T18:36:30Z

Please see the Model for Us link on the www.haircuttingfun.com site. Thank you!

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stuff for sale...

2008-01-08T00:26:19Z

hey guys! i've decided not to continue with my cosmetology apprenticeship...yes, a beauty school drop out! had lots of fun but, they're sharks around here & that wasn't for me. i have forfex cordless clippers & trimmers (only used occasionally for 3 weeks), oster trimmers, extention pliers & a variety of other other goodies ( some new & some barely used!)i'd love to sell at a discount & try to recoup some of my money. anybody interested let me know or tell me where if post if this is inappropriate to post here! thanks, leah

@ leahawb@bellsouth.net

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Beyond The Zone Purple Passion

2007-11-14T20:36:44Z

I currently have black hair. I bought a color stripper for my hair and I am told it will turn my hair an orange color. I just got some purple passion hair dye and am wondering how well it'll show up. Has anyone used this before?

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Reds

2007-09-16T17:39:07Z

What are some nice unnatural red hair dyes that actually last?

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Need Manic Panic replacement

2007-09-03T15:10:58Z

HEEELLLPPPP!

I placed an order with Manic Panic yesterday, and got email from them today... they've discontinued their Fuschia Shock gel color. This has been my signature color for over five years. Stomp, groan, scream.

Can anyone recommend another brand of very long-lasting color that will get closest to this:

http://www.pattib.org/gallery/SmallFuchsia.jpg

Thanks!

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looking for hair in mass

2007-09-03T14:41:22Z

I'm looking for a store in south east ma/rhode island to by synthetic hair for dreads. I'm going out of my mind. If anyone can throw me a bone I'd appreciate it. Thanks

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Blacklight reactive color

2007-08-19T02:12:12Z

I am looking for color that glows in black light. Every store i have gone into to ask (including sally's) looks at me like i am crazy! I am working a halloween event in a blacklighted maze (it is in 3-D... you wear 3-D glasses and everything) They have a wig for me, but I HATE it! It got put in a dryer, so it is all crinkly. That is why i decided to dye my hair. The costume people said that if it doesnt glow, i will have to wear the icky wig. I am open to any and all suggestions on brand and color.

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can someone help me witha crazy hair design?

2007-08-07T23:47:30Z

Blessings to all,
I am working on a crazy costume where I need my dread locks to stand up in all directions. A friend told me to use 8 guage wire and make a grid for my head, but how exactly would i accomplish this? And is it something I will be able to sleep in? what about getting it wet? anyone have any ideas?

be at peace,
Sky

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The only way to get rid of dreadlocks....

2007-08-06T21:19:42Z

....is to shave them off and to post the before and after photos to the "exphairiments tribe"..........just remember " bald is beautiful" and getting your head rubbed by complete strangers is a sensual experience. And one to be enjoyed. If it happens to you...do tell........

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Hair Dye Running

2007-08-06T03:59:27Z

Hi, I'm new. I'm Alicia.
Anyway, I'm thinking about dyeing half of my hair blue (not a stark line down the center of my head, just interspersed throughout my hair). I do plan on bleaching and all that jazz, but I just want to know something.
From what I've read, Special Effects is one of the best hair dyes out there, but I've also read that it runs like an Olympian. In the shower, in the rain, on your pillow. So how much experience have those of you who use SFX had with running? How long does it take to stop? Will it really get on the wall if you put your head there?
And since this will be my first time dyeing my own hair (I've had it done professionally but I can't afford that again), does anyone have any tips?

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Splat punky haircolor?

2007-07-23T07:18:33Z

Has anyone tried Splat? i saw it at Walgreens. is it good? they have pink, red and blue.

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veggie dye black fades to....?

2007-06-28T20:19:42Z

I was thinking of adding some manic panic or SFX black to my conditioner to deepen up the color every once in a while, but I was worried if i cut it with conditioner it would just turn the color it faded to? If its brown that would work fine still, but if they fade to blue, that would be a no-go. Anyone know if my theorizing is correct? and which would work better for me? Or if any other veggie dye would (I'm in the US btw).

thanks in advance! i figure if anyone might know this random question, you folks might :)

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new dating site, just for bald men and bald women, and those who love haircutting, head shaving, and/or hairplay. 100% FREE

2007-01-24T03:27:56Z

I just thought I'd let you all know that I'm starting up a new website, dedicated to those who are bald and/or love bald men and women. Those who enjoy haircutting and head shaving or any hair play are also encouraged to join. There are chatrooms, forum, a blog feature. All is 100% free!

You can check it out at http://www.hairfetishpersonals.com

Have fun!

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Looking for a locktician to put dreads in my hair ~ SF

2006-11-27T07:01:08Z

I just decided to get them done and want it done right. Anyone know someone that's done it before? Thanks a lot!!

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Clip In synthetic Extension

2006-09-15T05:39:40Z

I'm trying to find clip in synthetic extensions. i can find them all over the internet but i'd rather go into a shop where I can match my color. I'm in the San Rafael, Santa Rosa, San Francisco/Oakland area.

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Dreds for Folsom Street Fair?

2006-09-13T15:54:17Z

Hey everyone!

Can anyone here tell me or better yet show me how to make dredlocks out of hair extensions. I want to have some super fierce multicolored industrial style dreds for Folsom Street Fair on the 24th.

Help! Its less than 2 weeks away!

I live in Berkely but am mostly in San Francisco

-Johnny

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SAN FRANCISCO - Looking for Synthetic Falls

2006-09-13T06:48:23Z

I just moved here, I want to change my hairstyle. Im thinking synthetic/wool dreads or falls.
Any suggestions for a shop or a salon?

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Green to red

2006-09-11T21:08:33Z

Ok, the front of my hair is slightly faded geen, the rest is blonde. I want to dye it bright red.

I REALLY don't want to bleach the green out again as its already damaged from being bleached to blonde from dyed black hair. BUT. Even more than that, I dont want to look like Christmas, or like i have muddy hair in front.

Whats the best, least damaging way to QUICKLY pull green so that I can dye red NICELY.

It has to be quick cause I am doing it for a photoshoot for tomorrow night.

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Raw hair dye

2006-09-05T19:45:34Z

Anyone know where i can buy Raw hair Dye besides Hot Topic? It's a bit expensice there, plus they don't carry it in my local HT stores so i'd also have to pay for shipping online. so far Raw is the only hair dye that really sticks to my hair. plus i'm fond of Raw purple passion and fish bowl green.

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Burning Man hair op

2006-08-26T02:53:26Z

If anyone wants to have an exphairiment with mine at Burning Man i am at Cosmic Elves at 4:40/Guess-ask for Sobey.

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Burning Man Hairstyles... discount!!!

2006-08-19T06:42:10Z

Burning Man Hairstyles...

20% discount if patrons even so much as mention the MUTAYTOR or BURNING MAN!!!! (until Sept. 4th)

Here's the Link...

http://www.myspace.com/sirenssalonmelrose

They do great dreadlock extensions, Special Effects colours... some pretty amazing styles too!

Great prices...

SIRENS hair salon in Los Angeles- just off Melrose @ 657 north Spaulding
323-653-2520

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becoming resistant to purple?

2006-08-15T02:30:48Z

ive had parts of my hair purple for about a year now, the first time i put it in it stayed for probably near 6 months in the places that i dont use a curling iron on, each time i have re-dyed it, it seems to last less and less time, but i also moved in the span of the time and have much harder water where i am now, so it might be all due to that/ other things. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and/ or if there is a cure for it? i really love my purple, i dont want it to go away!

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Swimming

2006-08-13T02:21:57Z

I like to swim, but I know better than to dunk the fuchsia mane in a swimming pool.

I haven't worn a swim cap since grade school, and they were pretty horrible then. Are they better now? Anything recommended? I have a lot of hair, if it matters.

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ANYONE WANNA COME?

2006-08-05T07:17:04Z

.... planning to leave the SF BAY AREA ... going to LA for an event hosted by Amae ... a great tyme for all and an awesome oppootunity to learn how to do your own hair :: braids, dreads, extensions....natural fibers/synthetics.... felting ... ad infinitum ... all supplies provided .. plus you have learned a craft to maintain your own locks plus an additional way of creating abundance for yourself and friendz.... COME ONE COME ALL ... BUT JUST COME~
for the same price *actually less from what i've been told from other's who have had their hair "done" locally* (my stylist just moved to ATLANTA ..so those years of $150.00 dreads and braids are behind me and i must create a "new' way of maintaining my own lock) ... SO ... WANNA JOIN ME?
AGAIN TOMMORROW MORNING IN LA ... LEAVING TONIGHT IN THE WEE EARLY HOURS...
In the Joy of the Journey Before US!
SAT NAM
~ * ~
Sheilah
415-515-2647

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Advice on a blonde streak...

2006-08-04T18:55:07Z

So I am standing in the drugstore, in the isle with all of the boxed hair dyes...

I am trying to create an inch-thick blonde streak on my dark-auburn hair. The problem is this: As you know, creative people have these *surges* of intense ideas - and have this need to *do this RIGHT NOW* kind of thing! (Don't want to order anything online.) In my area, the only products in stores are the Clairol, Revlon, etc. boxed hair dyes.

Is it a waste to try a white-ish blonde dye on my darker hair, or is it that they bleach your hair first at a salon, then make you blonde? What product can I get to make my dark hair blonde, that is available at the drugstore?

Creatively frustrated,
~L~

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purple hair - eyebrows?

2006-08-03T09:10:34Z

i'm natually a blonde, so my brows are pretty light. Since my hair's been red, I've been darkening them in with a red tinted brow pencil.

Well - I'm going purple soon, any recommendations on how to shade my brows? do i stick with the red or switch over to a more neutral brown shade?

Also - does anyone have any vibrant purple haircolor recommendations? i'm leaning toward special effects wildflower or pimpin' purple. I'm going to a pro to do it, but it's likely not all the red will come out first.

Thanks

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Wool Felt Dreadlock falls and industrial mixed material falls

2006-08-02T22:37:04Z

Hey, I wanted to let you all know about my website, where I sell a variety of falls and shorter wool hairpieces. http://mediumreality.com. Anyone who is San Francisco based can also see them in person at Miranda Caroligne or at my upcoming trunk show, http://pandorastrunk.com. thanks for reading!

R.

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New to Manic Panic... Question...

2006-08-01T04:02:08Z

I just ordered the 4oz. bottle of Manic Panic's Vampire Red Gel... I now have a few days to ponder. I plan on chunking and highlighting sections of my hair, which is a dark auburn / almost medium reddish brown - not dark burnette. I am not pre-bleaching. Can anybody give me a clue on what my results will be? (Too subtle? Although I'm not expecting "Bozo".) I have seen pictures of non-bleached hair after this color job, and they all look great, but so different. (I understand if I was blonde, I would have better results, but I'm not.)

Does anyone with my color range have any result stories that they wish to share? And how long should I keep this lusious color dye in for best results?

~L~

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hi

2006-06-13T20:40:03Z

:)))

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bluer blue

2006-06-10T02:56:12Z

okay so i technically don't have any hair at the moment, but i tried going blue before i shaved and it turned out teal/aqua and then green... oompa loompa anyone?

i guess i din't bleach it out enough and was wondering if anyone knew of bleaching techniques to take dark dark brown hair to platinum/white tones?

also what bleaching kits/combos work best?

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Modified flock of seagulls........

2006-05-31T20:24:49Z

my profile pic is -realllllly- old (like 3 years). that said...

my hair is the right length to do it. it meaning a flock of seagulls do, where the sides behind the ears are buzzed, the back is a hawk, the sides in front of the ears is about 4 inches long, and the front is well, FoS. i'll post a pic of it when i get to it, it might be a week, i need to get some product...

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Green hair dye? Make your own?

2006-05-05T05:29:11Z

Hi everyone --

I've been using punky color semi-permanent green hair dye forEVER and now it looks like it's becoming harder and harder to find! :( I would hate to have to change colors, or, even worse, go back to my natural color. Does anyone know a good, reliable supplier on the internet that they would recommend?

Or, as another resort, I was thinking about learning to make my own hair dye in my own favorite custom color -- can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Sesen

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Blue recommendations (cross posted)

2006-04-20T18:08:32Z

Hello!! I was wondering if anyone could reccommend a good blue. I'm talking Crayola crayon true blue. I'm thinking of using special effects, seems to work the best on me. Anyone have a color (name of the color) reccomendations? Even if its not Special FX a suggestion would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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newbie

2006-04-06T22:53:39Z

hey, I am new to tribes and LA. just looking for people. and possibly someone who does dread extensions synth.

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I NEED A CHANGE!!!!

2006-04-06T22:51:30Z

Suggestions?? I need to keep the same cut for a while (for a wedding) but the color needs something exciting. I had big green streaks for a while. Then it was all black. I put a few brownish highlights in it (they were supposed to be burgundy but didn't happen that way) but I don't think I like them. What should I do? I am making some synthetic dreads (slow process) but they wont all be ready for a while.

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pale face blonde

2006-03-18T05:27:23Z

I LOVE to do everything with my hair - i end up looking ghostly because i can't wear make up; can i dye my brows or something? help!

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The Blues

2006-03-17T06:21:14Z

Up until recently, I have had to keep my hair a normal color. My new job lets me do whatever. I want blue.
My problem is that I have naturally thin fine hair. I've been dying it a yellow blonde for a long time. And I have about an inch of dishwater blonde coming in.
I was wondering, does anyone have any suggestions for a dying pattern or color? I've got leftover Manic Panic Atomic Turquoise and After Midnight Blue. My last color was the turquoise on the tips.
Should I bother to dye the roots first? I'd like to avoid too much bleach. Can people with thin hair pull off the layered dye look?
Oh, and my hair is about waist length, if that makes a difference.
I'd surely appreciate any help you could provide.
~ Miss A

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fun hair cutting experiments

2006-03-16T20:01:49Z

If you got hair, it's fun to play with it. I love trying out new haircuts, even bald!

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Casting Bald Women, 30s and 40's * Caucasian NYC

2006-02-24T17:21:52Z

Hello, I am casting for....

-Bald Women in their mid 30's - late 40's
-caucasian
-very healthy, slender
- this is for a print advertisement

Casting for MONDAY 2/27!!! Please email me photo and body type info......casting will be by appointment!
jamielynphoto@yahoo.com

know anyone???????

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help for curly hair in Hawaii

2006-01-21T19:49:13Z

Anyone got a good curly hair cutter in Oahu. I gotta get this cut but refuse to have a pyramid or afro again. Help

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A change

2005-12-18T07:26:41Z

My final year at uni, and ive decided to go and bleach my hair one final time. The length is about the same as the picture - can anyone give me any suggestions on colours and stuff that might work - eyecatching is the way forward

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failed experiments

2005-12-07T22:55:05Z

ok so last night I got together with some girlfriends and we all did our hair. my friend was helping me bleach my hair in streaks, that I then dyed manic panic pillarbox red. unfortunately, the bleaching was uneven, and there are weird spots where the bleach either didn't get the roots evenly or at all, or there is a big splot where it covered a wider patch at the top than the rest of the strand. now I have to going crawling back to my hairdresser to fix the problem. Any tips, insights, commiseration? I feel bad that my friend knows I don't like it, but I have to be honest, ya know. Perhaps the moral of the story is, friends don't let friends do their hair?

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Product recommendation?

2005-10-16T04:06:07Z

After lots of different cuts and dyes, I shaved off my hair. Now im growing it back and for a change, I want to do something naturalish.

I have thick wavy hair. So do my mother and sister, who have worked theirs so long with different moisturizers and products, their hair is now naturally curly.

Im looking for recommendations on a curl enhancing shampoo/conditioner and leave in product. I want it to be thick and heavy, and leave my hair soft. Right now I dont have any color treated hair.

So far I've tried...(though for many of the brands I tried the products before they redid their lines)
-Euphora moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, leave in conditioner and shine drops
-Pureology color cair shampoo/conditioner
-Alterna curl shampoo/conditioner
-Tigi moisturizing shampoo/conditioner
-Sebastian w/silicone shampoo/conditioner and antifrizz product

What works for people?

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hey!!!!

2005-10-12T01:17:21Z

the main pic this time is my work!!! that's the beeyootiful dj mermaid, with the dreads i did on her for burningman! yay!!!!

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check this out

2005-09-15T04:44:06Z

now, i'm not trying to create redundant tribes, and i'm especially not trying to take away from the brilliance of expHAIRiments. but i did find myself responding to a shitload of hair questions. normal ones. not experimental type ones. so i started this tribe to keep it all together. back to the basics.

do join us.... but save your more artistic and creative questions for the expHAIRiments people.

http://tribes.tribe.net/hairhere

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braid care

2005-09-06T05:15:03Z

I just recently got my hair braided. A bit over a hundred little braids each with fake hair for coloring.

What's the best way for me to take care of them? I know I don't want to wash it as often as I do my regular hair. I know they'll last longer if I sleep with a bandana on my head. Anything else? Any way I should treat them? my scalp?
What about swimming (pool or beach?)

I'd like to keep them for a while and have a healthy happy scalp too.

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hair extensions *sigh

2005-08-26T05:51:34Z

you know... the only part of hair extesnsions that I don't like is how fake they look on the top of your head, and my hair isn't long enough to cover them. How do people deal with that weird "look! i sectioned my hair into 50 billion tiny bits" look?

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hi all~~

2005-08-24T23:22:46Z

I'm trying magenta-ish pruple... my daughter too. it's really fun and looks wicked in the sun~

i have a question....

i seemingly possess nothing but WHITE sheets. gah! is it the case that when i switch to a professional dye job which utilized more quality dye that it wont bleed onto my sheets, or shall i go ahead and dye them all a dark color now? -snort-

thnx!

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HELP! trying to get to purple - part 2

2005-08-21T11:38:30Z

well - so per my previous post I went to my hairdresser on Friday. After color remover and bleach - the red came out, so my hair was ready for purple. She'd heard good reports on some new pigment colors and bought red and blue to make a custom shade of purple.

Well I ended up with a more Sangria-like shade :-( It soaked up the red - even though the dye was a vibrant blueish purple. The roots ended up almost fushia! She then did the roots Special Effects Blue Haired Freak and they're more purply. After a small fortune and 6 hours at the salon I still don't have my hair the vibrant purple I wanted.

Last night I used 50 / 50 special effects Wildflower & conditioner mix and left it on for about 10 minutes - it didn't help much. We're headed to Convergence on Thursday and I really want fab purple for it.

Any suggestions on what i can do to make it less purply-pink and more true purple? am i better off blue-ing over the whole thing or purpleing it?

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Synthetic colors in Bay Area?

2005-08-18T17:42:39Z

So does anyone know where I can get good synthetic hair in colors for braiding other than bright primary? I want to go with something different this year like lavender, light turqoise and pastel green. I live in Santa Cruz and the local place only has natural colors and the standard bright colors. Any resources near Santa Cruz or the general south bay area would be great. I'd even drive to SF or Oakland if need be.

Kara

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the Yosh cut

2005-08-15T19:37:58Z

Looking for someone in Castro Valley/Hayward/Oakland
who is superb at this style
Focused and Creative without too much conservsation

using an station/area not invaded by others talking to you
or your brother, sister and kids coming in
also no phones to answer while with an appointment

I would appreciate you tremendously
thank you,
~LC

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Braids

2005-07-28T16:34:47Z

I want to have my hair extensions braided into my hair. Can anyone recommend a place to get this done in SF

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Looking for an assistant to train at a busy salon in Oakland

2005-07-14T08:24:00Z

If you or anyone you know is a licenced hair stylist/cosmetologist who recently graduated from beauty school... Alexander Pope Salon in Oakland is looking to hire a new assistant. The training program is good, Every Tuesday there is a cut and/or color class. We are looking for part time people starting ASAP. If you are in the final hours of beauty school, you may do 1 day a week with us and it will count as hours in school... Ask me ?'s if you have any... We are also taking models for hair cuts every Tueday night at 6. Please let me know if you are interested in them. There is a $10 charge for a cut durring class night and a $25 for color... Just throwing it all out into the universe....xoxDani

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HAIRoglyphics

2005-06-02T02:40:21Z

Heya! So first up, a big shout-out to Ms. Sugarbunni, the original alpha female whom I met at BM this year at the very end of the festival. Been meaning to say hi, but I figure this will be as good a place to do it belatedly as any. so there you go.

Okay, onto the subject at hand. So I've become increasingly interested with the complexity of shaved patterns and lines in hair. I've mainly been inspired by the wondrous Isa Psybiote of Phoenix, whom some of you may know from the S&M/fetish/transhumanist scenes. Amongst many other things, she's also very fashion-forward with the 'do, as you can see:

http://www.psymbiote.org/

Then of course, there's Patricio, whom some of you may know, who does the same thing with his facial hair, and it looks great on him.

So anyhoo, I decided to take a bit of inspiration from them with this new 'do.

For this, I was assisted by Jesselynn Desmond, my pal and friend who's also on my friends list here on tribe. It took two days total to pull this off - one for the haircut and shaving, the other for dying. Jesselynn is a fun and exuberant human being and it's always a joy to see her in her environment no matter what the reason, so the process was just as fun and as memorable as the results were.

The pictures are saved in the expHAIRiments war chest under the name HAIRoglyphics. Most of it was dyed using Clairol Hydriescence, and the tips, which were already bleached from a previous job were done up with Special Effects maroon. There was a strand that was also dyed yellow, maroon and dark blue, which you can also see. And the shavings extend down into the back of my head.

It's gonna be tough touching this one up, but for now, I love it. Hope you do, too.

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im getting bored!!

2005-04-13T04:42:22Z

I am getting really bored with my hair and i wanna try adding color...i wanna keep some of it black, i've already done the whole bright red underneath ozzy look...any suggestions?

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School Pays $10,000 for Boy's Haircut

2005-04-09T13:40:49Z

Sally Miller might have been grateful if her 8-year-old son had come home from school with a nice-looking haircut. But when he showed up with "next to nothing" on his head, Miller threatened to sue....

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/03/17/national/a051256S26.DTL

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Manic Panic gel in the bay area?

2005-04-09T13:33:42Z

Anybody know where to buy Manic Panic gel (the stuff in bottles, not the stuff in jars) in the bay area? I need Fuchsia Shock and Purple Haze. I've been getting it mail-order for a long time, and I'd really rather just go somewhere and buy it if I can.

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dreading...

2005-04-09T13:32:49Z

...know of any good dreading goop....to make it extra dready...?

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bleach or color remover?

2005-03-24T17:36:13Z

hi yall.. glad to have found this tribe. i'm an official hair color addict!

i've bleached my hair about a million times, and dyed my hair just about every color, and it's nearing time for my next exphairiment. i currently have very dark dark green and black hair, and i would normally reach for the 40 developer and bleach, but someone suggested that i try color remover, first. anyone ever tried it? in all my years of hair coloring, i always assumed nothing would do the trick except bleach, and that all other claims of color removal were a big lie.

sure would be cool if i could avoid the burning horribleness of the bleach!

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Hair Help! :)

2005-03-01T18:01:31Z

I NEED hair help. Lately I've been thinking about cutting these dreads (of 4 years) off but would like to try and salvage a cute hair style (think pixie-ish.choppy attacked with razor blades look). Since I haven't been good about getting my hair maintenanced regularly, alot of the regrowth
isn't completely dreaded yet. Which I'm thinking/hoping could work to my advantage, along with a huge vat of conditioner. ;) Does anyone in the house know of a good hair stylist/salon that does really awesome work in the bay area? Someone in the same vien or who knows alot about dreads.extreme cuts and color.freak friendly(for lack of a better phrase) but isn't empty my wallet spendy? Plz to be leaving me any leads here! Thank you and good night...errr morning!

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growing it out

2005-02-26T19:25:46Z

hey all, my hair's been one shortshort length awhile (1/2 -2")
i'm thinking of growing it back out to a longer style i used to have, but it would require something other than the barber's razor i just raze it with.

any recommendations? for how to trim it as it goes? for local SF haircutters that have a creative flair and/or finesse for transitioning cuts like that (and don't charge an arm/leg?)

(i'll look for a pic of the older style to post in my gallery if it would help with ideas ... )

thanks!

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Baldheaded

2005-02-26T18:57:29Z

So, has any other woman gone bald like me on here? Mine was not exactly voluntary...but a bet is a bet. I am getting used to it slowly.

jj

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Adjusting to Normal Hair

2005-01-26T06:21:12Z

I'm getting ready for an extended trip abroad, which I decided means normal hair.

I haven't been a brunette in forever. It's *so* strange.

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tying it up in rags

2005-01-26T06:19:15Z

I am very interested in experimenting with older hair fashions. I fear my hair is way too long to do marcelle (finger) waves, but I am wondering what sort of effect you can get out of setting hair up in rags to get waves or curls. I know next to nothing about this old timey style, nor how to do it properly. Has anybody here ever tried it?

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So ... how's your hair?

2004-12-11T21:00:42Z

Hey all,
I posted a few months ago. Now I am more experienced, and working in an actual salon in SoMa. My prices are the same (read: low) but my skill has grown. I work under the supervision of the salon owner, as a casual apprentice; cut/color of your choice, but she's on hand to ensure quality. If you're interested, email captainmartina@cs.com
-Martina

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I need color help this week!

2004-10-29T19:40:32Z

Before Saturday! Is there anyone out there in the bay area who can help me? My hair looks crappy and I'm getting married this weekend!! YIKES!

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Pony for Haloween

2004-10-19T00:03:00Z

HI all, I need an inexpensive auburn ponytail for halloween. DOes anyone have any suggestions?

Also, does anyone know if it's safe to dye synthetic hair?

Thanks all

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Trade Zen Shiatsu for hair cut or color?

2004-09-24T20:32:34Z

I'd like to offer healing Zen Shiatsu bodywork in exchange for having my hair cut or colored, usually prefer Aveda, but would love to try Elumen or maybe Magma.

Looking to do something funky, let you have some fun & freedom with it. My hair is maybe two inches long and dark brown (natural color) right now.

I know it's short notice, but would like to do this on Saturday, tomorrow. Let me know if it's possible!

Can do in San Francisco, Sacramento, or surrounding areas.

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Who makes the best hair color?

2004-09-14T21:07:40Z

I'm looking for store bought hair color (something bronzish or dark blonde). Who would you say is the most reliable and color accurate brand? Inexpensive would also go into effect. Thanks for any suggestions, hopefully before the weekend starts! I have shortish, brown, sun highlit hair BTW that i hope won't need to be bleache in order for the hair color to applicate properly.

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Synth extenstions

2004-07-17T06:36:55Z

Hello -

I posted here a while ago, but lost the account details *blush* but - tadaaaa - am back, "new & improved" ;D

Anyhoo - I've been making fake falls (loose & dreads) for some years, and have ordered some microring equipment from Dr Locks (bah, still waiting for the last part) so I'm looking for willing subjects for synth extensions!
I can get almost any colour & hair quality, granted, some of the more extravagant might take a little time, but you'd only pay for the hair, which normally doesn't amount to a lot.

I'll be DJing at House Of Voodoo (http://www.houseofvoodoo.com/events.shtml) tomorrow night, if anyone wants to say hi, I'm the dark-haired (ehr, well, possibly with colored falls, who knows ;P ) of the 2 female DJs!

Or, of course, drop me a line here :)

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Can't decide what to do

2004-04-30T20:13:17Z

My PoMoHawk has grown out, my hair is its natural color, and I am dying to do something interesting... haven't in a long time.

I miss green. And it IS spring. Ste3ve suggested an attempt at pointillism in spring colors, greens and yellows, maybe a bit of pink, probably best on a buzzed head. But trying it on longer hair might be fun.

Color aside, I'm completely willing to wear it in ways that aren't pictured in my profile. Thinking about getting a cut that will let my hair continue to grow such that it can fall over one eye... asymmetric goodness.

Any thoughts/opinions/ideas?

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Any Suggestions?

2004-04-29T12:47:46Z

I'm bored and I need something new. I want to try something neat, but not too crazy. My hair is pretty long, and I'm through with the whole "I want to grow it out, natural" phase. Any ideas?

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I did it!

2004-04-29T05:53:59Z

Photo is in my profile (and is my main profile photo for now.)

I keep jumping every time I see my reflection. Jayz... I am sooooo Not Subtle.

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Ill do it

2004-04-29T05:52:33Z

whatever you want done to your hair, If i can do it , I will. Im not a professional at all, but I have been fucking with my hair for 12 years, and all my friends come to me. Mohawks, tri-hawks, color, stripes, Ive done it all!

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Hair in your coffee

2004-04-28T22:50:46Z

Has anyone ever done a coffee hair rinse before? I heard it does something nice to brown hair, or brings out highlites. Anyone ever experimented???

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Greetings - newly joined

2004-04-25T01:29:14Z

just a short note to say hello to the tribe... just joined the group today. newly unemployed I got time to play and learn. : ) and I'm in need of a new hair-do!

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Tomorrow

2004-04-09T21:01:35Z

Tomorrow I go from having fuchsia streaks on brown to having no brown at all. It's all getting bleached, and then the top layer will be fuchsia and the bottom layer will be a darker purple.

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let's talk color...

2004-03-21T23:24:38Z

I've heard that Special Effects and Fudge are both really good and comperable when it comes to bright colors. Anyone have any further insights on that or other products that rock?

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Need a stylist in the bay area

2004-03-08T16:32:32Z

It's almost time for my annual cut and re-bleaching, and I have no clue where to go.

My hair is a little bit complicated-- it's long (almost to my butt when it's wet), curly, and has fuchsia streaks and tips. The way I accomlish that is that there are a few bleached-white streaks in it, plus I have the bottom few inches bleached, and then I slather the whole thing with purple dye every 6-8 weeks.

Once a year I have the ends cut off and have the bleach job redone. The first year I had it done at Transformer in the lower Haight, and they did a decent job but I didn't like the feel of the shop. Last year's redo was at a place in Vegas, and I was pretty happy with it but I'm not going down there just to get my hair done.

San Francisco or the east bay would be ideal, but since I only do this once a year I don't mind driving to somebody really good.

Suggestions?

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Stylist in santa cruz

2004-02-27T01:47:50Z

Hey
been doing hair for 10+ yrs and work at brats salon in santa cruz.Its a great ,fun environment and I love to do fun and funky stuff .Give me a try .Message me for more info
Thanks Travis

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my hair will be a sick yellow green on Wednesday

2004-01-31T11:34:48Z

since this is a San Francisco tribe,
I just wanted to invite you all to my
CD release party for my new all vocal
and electronica CD, FAUX VOIX.

I will dye my hair a sick yellow-green
in honor of this tribe that evening.

Here's the skinny if anyone is interested (not my promo so please forgive the hyperbole)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
V O L E C T R I X
a Voice / Electronics / Beatbox Blowout
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

with performances by:

KID BEYOND
sick-ass beatboxer / vocalist / live-looper

KID LUCKY
beatboxer / spoken-word / video DJing (NYC)

ZOE KEATING
astonishing looped cello virtuoso

RICK WALKER
vocalist / live-looper legend from Santa Cruz

EACH
beatbox whiz-kid from Discovery Bay

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The details:

WED, JAN 28 -- 8pm
The Illbilly Rhodehouse
1300 Rhode Island (at 24th), SF CA
(415) 642-0669
$7-10 sliding scale ~ all ages

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For more info:
- Kid Beyond: http://www.kidbeyond.com
- Kid Lucky: http://www.beatboxerent.com
- Zoe Keating: http://www.zoekeating.com
- Rick Walker: http://www.looppool.info

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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I'm bored of my pigtails!

2004-01-28T03:28:56Z

I really, really want to do something different with my hair but can't afford it, and I am SO not cutting it short. I want to learn how to put them in french braid pigtails or cornrows in the worst way. I would also like to try dreadlocks but I'm scared, plus I would like to bleach them white if I do dreadlocks as long as i will be ruining my hair anyway. I want pink braid extentions but I can't do the back myself, Can anyone help?

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Help: Anyone know where I can quickly purchase......

2004-01-26T17:19:56Z

a jar of the Punky Temporary and UV active color
in YELLOW? They make a temporary color that is yellow
and NOT uv active, so it is very important for me to locate
the right one.

I need it for my show on Wednesday in the city and suddenly
everyone is out of it in my county (Santa Cruz).

I'm willing to drive to the South Bay or SF to get a jar.

Thanks, color freaks!!!

rick walker
(rickwalker@looppool.info)
you can write me off line if you know of a vendor that
carries this).

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Looking for a good colorist in the East Bay

2004-01-24T02:57:46Z

Hi
I was wondering if anyone can recomend and good colorist or someone who lives in the east bay that would like to experiment with my hair.
In the past its been blue ( which faded fast), purple ( which I loved) and in December it was died Burgandy and its now redish brown..
I will supply what we need..anyone interested????

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Pics Please

2004-01-23T12:31:15Z

Feel free to post your hair pics in the gallery here.

That's all.

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Trade your haircuttin' prowess for my fine massage?

2004-01-23T08:01:16Z

Hey there, I've been growing out my heretofor closely shaved hair once again, and it's getting to need the attention of a hairstylist of some sort. I was wondering if anybody out there would be up for trading a haircut for a massage from me, who has 7 years experience, in a range of techniques. Have a look at www.traveling-massage.com for more about me. East Bay preferred, but Sf's cool too. Drop me a line if this interests...

Thanks

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Re: Sooooooo,

2004-01-22T21:43:10Z

Last night at my friend Lana's, with the help of our good friend Jack (Daniels), another friend, Davor SHAVED MY HEAD! He shaved me with no guard and left a small tuft of hair on my right side. I'm thinking of dying that little tuft a pretty color. Maybe we should have a vote on what color. Since I've already had my head shaved at the meer mention of the act, letting others decide what color to dye the tuft is no biggie. I'll narrow it down for everyone...

1. Blue
2. Purple
3. Pink
4. Green
5. Red

My skin tone doesn't always work with yellow or orange so I left that out. What color do you guys think?

I love my new shaved head and if you've never experienced it (as I hadn't before) I highly recommend trying it at least once in your life. I'm anxious for the weather to warm up, tho!

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brown over pink?

2004-01-14T08:48:20Z

i dyed my hair with a mix of Virgin Rose and Fish Bowl Blue, funny enough, the blue washed out and now its pinkish, but it doesn't seem to fade at all. i need to get a job, so im going to dye it brown again, do you guys think it will work to dye right on the pink or do i have to shell out money for a bleaching kit again? just wondering if anyone put brown over a bright color.

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Ahh! Helmet hair...

2004-01-07T22:01:59Z

So I decided to grow my hair out AGAIN, though this time it's cause I have the bright idea that I'm gonna grow dreads when it's long enough (any tips on how a white girl with ridiculously straight hair ought to go about such things would be appreciated). Meanwhile, I'm going through the horrible crisis of hair in that awkward inbetween stage and I can't really fix it with loads of product 'cause I can't bear the thought of putting a helmet on with my hair full of crap. Am I just stuck with the choice of looking like a reject from That 70s Show or covering it up with a bandana for the next 4 months? Or does one of you have a more brilliant idea?

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Let's do hair!

2003-12-22T21:58:36Z

I've been doing my own hair for a long time now and when I lived back in St.Louis I had a mini-community of girls who got together and had "hair nights". It's so much easier than trying to cut the back of your own hair! I'm not a pro, but pros are certainly welcome here, as well as those who just want to learn and expHAIRiment!

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Let's do falls!

2003-12-10T07:12:35Z

So let's try to get together after Thanksgiving!

I suggest all who are interested prepare a bit by checking out this link, for ideas & inspiration: http://www.morbidoutlook.com/fashion/articles/2000_08_synthetic.html

A friend of mine knows about a shop in Oakland where they have good range and low price for synthetic hair. I'll get the adress!

If anyone will want to do dreads, we'll need one of those spin-thingies that makes 'braids' (I won't get mine back until March) and a _hot_ blowdrier. (Dreads take 'forever'...)

We should also stop by a fabric store for pieces if lace etc.

If someone has a car (I don't!) we can go to my place (San Pablo) after doing shopping in Oakland, unless anyone have a better idea :)

I can bring my gluegun if any will want fake extentions put in :D

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Jet Black dye that glows Purple under UV

2003-12-01T07:20:54Z

Punky Color just came out with a temporary
dye/paste called JET BLACK

It glows purple under black light (how goth is that?)
and completely washes out with soap and water.

I put it over bleached blond hair the other evening and washed it out later that night (it smells a little funny if you sleep on it) and it came completely out.

I have the kind of complexion where jet black looks fab at night on me but my skin color is a little too olive for the day time........this is a perfect temporary solution for me
and purple? my favorite color.

try it, you'll like it.

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wigs, falls, etc.

2003-11-21T06:40:14Z

I'm going to in some porn, and I'd like to have the option of temporarily changing my look. The crappy acrylic wigs I've bought in the past look super fake, are hot, and tangle at a moments notice. I'm willing to pay a little more for something nicer, but I don't want to get cheated. Does anyone have advice for buying wigs? Falls seem like a cheaper, cooler, and simpler option, but I've never used them before. Perhaps they are just as difficult to care for as wigs?

Help!!

--Bequi

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purples

2003-11-15T21:25:05Z

Does anyone have any recommendations for a medium grape-y purple hair dye? It seems that most purples I've tried some out really dark. I've tried mixing Manic Panic purple and lavender to lighten it up, but it comes out kinda fuschia purple. Maybe I'm not bleaching my hair light enough?

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boring (& necessary) dyeing--roots!

2003-11-14T01:39:28Z

OK, I come across this every month when it's time for me to try & dye my roots---I need help to get the back of my head.

Wondering if anyone is local (Oakland/Berkeley) and would like to do a swap (I'll do your roots if you do mine)? I'm doing mine tonight or tomorrow after work and will try my close friends first, but maybe next month I'll have more options?

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great new temporary UV colors

2003-11-12T10:14:26Z

Because I can be a color slut (always changing) and because my hair grows extraordinarily fast
(buzz cut to the tip of my bum in 3 years flat) I was delighted, recently to discover that Manic Panic has a new brand of temporary color that goes on almost like paint and it is incredibly bright under black light (I'm also a UV slut......lol).

One doesn't even have to bleach their hair because the color literally covers the hair.

And, with the exception of any colors with red in them, it will wash completely out in five minutes.

Only drawbacks are it makes a bit of a helmet of your hairstyle (although not visually) but then I am into using really heavy spiking gel anyway so that's cool, too.

I'm sure the hair color police won't be to enamored of it because it's just too easy to use, but I love it.

It even comes in a very rad platinum/white version that you almost need sunglasses for under a black light.

Well, just thought a guy should post here.

enjoy, color on.

rick walker
www.looppool.info

ps my latest CD is called Translucent Dayglo Lime Green Plastic for any of you UV fetishists out there.............oh, and I'm happily and monogamously married so I"m not trying to score dates...........lol.

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tribe party plumage

2003-11-05T07:46:08Z

I bought a ton of Special Effects colors online (cheap). I'm thinking blood red with black ends and black-striped bangs for the open house next week.

Am I the only one planning special hair for the event?

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dreads and silky dreads in the bay area...

2003-10-06T23:02:49Z

hi hi!
I jsut got my hair all short and spikey, I like it a lot. But Ive also planned out my next two hair styles, both of which involve synthetic hair. I think my next one is bright red dreads, or if I can find a place that does it, silky dreads. Recommendations on salons or people, anyone?

*mwah
R.

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Hair night this Fri (10/3)?

2003-09-30T19:11:41Z

Anyone up for it? I'm willing to have it at my place in West O?

Lemmeknow!

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