Haircutters have answers. Gleaning knowledge from clients is one of the fallouts of cutting hair…Coz, it’s a natural extension for us clients to tell all to that someone we allow to run their fingers through our hair.

Dr Follicles (143 Swan St, Richmond & 240 Gertrude St, Fitzroy) is God’s gift to blokes’ grooming. Doing no-fuss cuts, it combines old barber chairs, kitschy furnishings and a shagpile of lopped locks with an exuberantly laidback vibe, rocking vinyl tunes and as much or as little chat as you can bear. Part of the prescription is a complimentary stubby of cold Coopers Pale Ale, a perfect descent into downtime.

The ladies equivalent is a little Hair Lounge in Brunswick, Corrin’s (459 Sydney Rd, enter via Sparta Place). It’s one step away from beehive-style hairdryers on floor stands, with Deco dressers, clouds of hairspray, helpful hints and handmade knickers for sale (Corrin has done a few CAE courses in her time).

Treat yourself to a do this week; it’s a too infrequent opportunity to be looked after and to chat.