What: Samantha’s Salon, no. A 17, Elco Arcade, Hill Road, Bandra (W), call 9820409749 or view the Facebook page here, haircuts for men start at Rs 500 and for women at Rs 800.

Why: If your bartender has one ear on you and the other listening for a raid, you’ll need a new confidant. May we suggest Sam, a pretty girl who loves to listen while she gives you a kickass hair cut/style/colour. And sometimes, that beats a stiff drink. The hairstylist this Scouter (and half of Bandra) swears by, Sam started her own salon a week ago, with splashes of purple, six seats, five stylists and the option of getting a mani-pedi while you wait. Fabulous!

When: You need a bang(s) up job.