How you wear your hair is all important as you gear up for the party of a lifetime. What plans do Scotland's top hairdressers have for 2000? Words: Simone Baird & Jack Mottram

112 THE “ST 16 Dec 1999—6 Jan 2000

Glasgow

Alan Edwards 56—58 Wilson Street. 552 5282. Opening hours: Mon-Wed 6’; Fri 9am--6.30pm; Thu 9am—8pm: Sat 10.30am—6pm. Alan lidwards have streamlined their operation. closing down their Bridgegate outlet and expanding the Wilson Street branch. (tit and blow-dry prices range start at £24.50 and students pa_v £20 Mon—Thu.

Beti Reilly 75 Bath Street. 332 3637. Opening hours: Mon—Wed 9.30am—5pm; Thu 9.30am—7pm; Fri 9am~5pmz Sat 9am—4pm. This large. well-established salon specialises in colour correction and has sixteen stylists on hand. Fora basic ctit and blow dr_v. gents can expect to pa)‘ £25. ladies £35.

Biba Hair 28] Sauchiehall Street. 33] I965. Opening hours: Mon—Fri 9.30am—6pm; Sat 9.30am--5pm; Stm noon—5pm. Biba provides the ideal alternative to domineering hairdressers. thanks to the salon's relaxed atmosphere. In addition. dreadlocks. braiding and beading are a speciality. with prices starting at £60. A standard cut costs £23. while students pay £18.50.

Christopher Bond Hair Design 683 Great Western Road. 33-1 I569; 1622 Great Western Road. 950 I586. Opening hours: 683 Great Western Road. Mon—Wed 9am—6pm; Thu & Fri 9am—7pm; Sat 1 lam—6pm. I622 Great Western Road. Mon—Thu & Sat 9am—6pm; Fri 9am—7pm. Known for

its triendl'v. creative stall" and welcoming atmosphere. (’hristopher Bontl operates two \Vest lititl outlets. The Anniesland branch is a much cheaper. with a cut and blow dry at £15 and student cuts for £10.99. Prices at the main salon start £19.50 for a standard ctit.

Claire Francis Zs’ Woodlands Road. 400 2002. Opening hours: Mon Wed & Fri 9am~6pm1 Thu 9am 8pm; Sat 9am 5pm. This salon quick!) established a reputation for itself. thanks to the excellent colour treatments on offer and a set of stvlists who can guarantee a top notch cut whatever voti are looking tor. A standard ctit and blow dry starts at £29. while students get a lth discount Mon Wed.

Daniel Field 6| (‘ressw ell Street. 339 0526. Opening hours: Tue ck Wed 9am—6pm; Thu 9.30am» 7pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am 5pm. Famed for its commitment to environmentalI} triendl}. organic products and treatments. Daniel Field was. in fact. the first Glasgow hairdresser to otter clients a guilt-tree cut. A standard cut will set )Uu back £35. with student prices starting at £14 on Tue- -\\'ed.

DLC 10a Mitchell Lane. 204 2020. Opening hours: Tue. Fri at Sat 9am—5pm; \Ved 9am~-8pm: Thu 9am—9pm. In addition to the high calibre .st_vlists. who specialise in colour and colour correction. l)l.(‘ sctit'Cs points for its bright. welcoming design and com enient location. A cut and finish starts at