Whose talk keeps you glued to your chair? Your hairdresser’s. Which makes these talented folks a perfect vector for spreading big ideas. TEDxBuenosAires invited 60 hairdressers and stylists to their latest TEDx event — and filmed what happened next. Watch the charming results … and watch to the end for a sneak preview of the next big idea-spreading idea.
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commented on Jun 18 2012
I have written a book A hairdresser’s Diary it is about my experiences of fifty years ago. If you are interested in seeing the changes please visit
A Hairdresser's Diary: By looking into the mirror of others, we come to see the reflection of ourselves.
Thank you
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aaron machada commented on May 23 2012
Thats a brilliant idea, I would welcome that at my hair dressers, because usually they dont say much and it can be quite awkward at times, thanks goodness they have a stack of business mags there.
Aaron
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commented on May 17 2012
Creative approach. Those hairdressers have a captive audience.
commented on May 17 2012
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