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Hairdressers in New York City describe how things look from behind the chair
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"She was an extremist. She was into extreme sports, and she liked to wear extreme hair."
In this unnarrated montage of voices from behind the chair, New York City hairdressers talk about their strangest customers, most challenging and embarrassing moments, false expectations, and learning on the job.
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"She was an extremist. She was into extreme sports, and she liked to wear extreme hair." In this unnarrated montage of voices from behind the chair, New York City hairdressers talk about their strangest customers, most challenging and embarrassing moments, false expectations, and learning on the job.
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Posted on January 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM | Permalink
Great piece!
What a great use of audio! Fresh techniques to tell a simple, but fun story.