The article touched on the "entertainment" value of the salon visit. It wasn't about watching a movie or a show; the entertainment was the banter. The stylist or barber often acted as an unlicensed therapist. In a culture that stigmatized mental health issues in 2009, the salon chair was one of the few places where a person could vent about their marital problems or work stress without judgment. This "therapy" was the real value proposition of the industry.
On September 18, 2009, amidst the bustling "lifestyle and entertainment" section of The Philippine Star , columnist Wilson Lee Flores published a piece titled While the title might suggest a psychological thriller or a sports strategy, the article was actually a deep dive into one of the most enduring and democratic institutions of Filipino society: the local barbershop and beauty salon. real time bondage 2009 09 18 head games marina hot