I'm in the UK: went to my usual hairdresser at the start of the fakedemic. Idiots in visors and masks sprayed me and took my temperature when I walked in, told me I could not hang up my coat but had to keep it on my knees when I sat down. Then the stylist refused to come near me because I would not wear a mask. Should have asked if her's wasn't working, but got angry and walked out
Tried to find someplace else without success; same Covid protocols, some even charged extra for the spray! Two years went by, my hair grew longer until I felt I really needed to get it cut. Went to a very basic salon that caters for men, women and children. No masks, no sprays, no appointment needed. Got sheared for a fraction of what I used to .pay. Huge relief.
The lady who cut my hair said "Everyone's had enough, time to just get on with life" Felt quite emotional after, finally getting back to normal - THANK GOD!
You know it is the same with doctors. They often work only 1/2 day on Wednesdays, or not at all. They have a 4 day work week 9 am-5pm, lunch 1 hour, off the weekend. It is like their patients don’t work to pay the bills. Any doctor who would have evening office hours, or be flexible and stay over at the end to see a sick patient would be in demand. The problem is most doctors are practice owned by the hospital, the office building is owned by the hospital, and the hospital sets the hours the building is open. When I was small and sick, my parents would take me to the doctor’s home in the evening. He had an exam room in his home complete with meds like antibiotics, etc. Few doctors make house calls. If they did, they would be in demand.
I'm in a big city, maybe it affects availability, but all the doctors and vets I know are open at 7. The vet put their closing from 10 pm back to 7 pm, but more emergency vet clinics are now available. There are a few human doctors on the "concierge" system which would be great for many people if more affordable. Honestly one of the best places I've gone when acutely ill was an urgent care center.
I often have to adjust my work schedule to get mine cut. But I'm a manager so it's not too hard. I always extend the same caveat to my employees though too.
Someone here recommended the Flowbee, it has great reviews.
You cut your hair every 3 to 4 weeks!!??
I cut mine like every 4 to 6 months.
Same and it's mostly out of not wanting to go out of my way and always thinking "Well, it's not too bad yet."
C'mon you bought a Flowbee...just admit it.