An English Hair Salon in Paris

How many tales of woe have we all shared over trying to find a hairdresser in Paris who listens? When I want what I ask for and advice I can trust, I go to Victoria at StylePixie. Over the years I've been cut, colored and -- most importantly -- taught how to best take care of and style my own hair, something I rarely get from other stylists.

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Newsletter #126: April 2013

In this Issue:

Free Survival Guide to Versailles
Paris Dining Hits
Paris Drinking Misses
Super Sporty Paris
Spring Pampering
Babysitting at the Cinema
Le Louxor Reopens
Jewelry Classes at the Place Vedôme
Uber Car Service
The Summer Festivals are Coming!
The Latest Shows
Eiffel Tower Construction Delays
Haute Cuisine Etiquette

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Parisians still rude to tourists? Share your kindness stories instead.

In today's edition of the French newspaper Le Parisien you'll find a front-page headline "Dur d'être touriste à Paris!" (Tough to be a tourist in Paris!), with a two-page spread featuring differing opinions from both tourists and locals. But haven't we beat this horse dead already? Yes, Parisians can be rude, like anywhere in the world. Let's share the stories of Parisian kindness instead.

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Haute Cuisine Etiquette

As a journalist I’ve had the rare opportunity to peek into the kitchen of many Michelin-starred restaurants over the years. But I saw something this week that surprised me, and I think it’s important to share with anyone who indulges in the occasional haute cuisine experience.

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Testing AutoLib’, the Paris Car-Sharing System

This adorable little electric, automatic transmission Blue Car can get you around Paris for as little as €10/hour with an AutoLib' subscription. I tested it out this weekend, and maybe I'm infatuated with new love, but I'm already hooked...

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Making Sense of My French Healthcare Coverage

I spent my weekend balancing my French healthcare checkbook. I’ve been a bit remiss in doing so, and now that I’ve done the tedious calculations, it looks like I’ve paid the price for my head-in-the-sand attitude.

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