For hairdressing beyond call of duty…

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/12/barbara-ellen-david-cameron-lino-carbosiero-mbe

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How amusing to see Westminster males scrabble to lay claim to the cheapest haircut. Inspired by revelations about David Cameron's £90 trims, not to mention the MBE recently awarded to his stylist, Lino Carbosiero, it's getting to the point where the old jibe, "Did you get your hair done by the council?" could become a manifesto issue.

There was the claim that his cut cost £15 from the leader of the Commons, Andrew Lansley (a "silver fox", but at that price, with possible mange issues). Then a counterclaim of £13 from shadow works and pensions minister Chris Bryant, working an impish crop only bettered by Mia Farrow in <em>Rosemary's Baby</em> (still elegant even as she gave birth to Satan).

Meanwhile, Nick Clegg said that his cuts were £20 in Sheffield, but "cost more" in London. Well, fancy that.

Tellingly, there was a deafening silence from Westminster females. No woman in the public eye is going to pay £13 for a haircut. Even £90 would be pushing it if you're getting your colour done. As for giving your stylist an MBE, or even more – yeah, no moral-biggie at all ("Arise, Sir Jamie of Supercuts"). Many has been the time when I've felt I should award the Victoria Cross to the stylists battling my mop – if only for inhaling phenylenediamine fumes beyond the call of duty.

Most women would give a valued hairdresser anything they wanted – no one wants to be cast out into the tonsorial wilderness, especially with their clips and tinfoils still in. This mockery of Cameron's expensive hair day is a male thing.

Women would be understanding about the PM's need for luscious locks he can toss with the best of them – even a tad impressed that a straight guy's admitting to it.

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