A heads-up if you're planning a haircut
A week from Sunday (May 15th), salons in Boston and beyond will be snipping locks with a minimum $40-donation as part of the second HAIRraising Cut-a-thon to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston. Salons include Bradley + Diegel, G20 Spa and Salon, James Joseph, Salon Capri, Mizu Salon, Stilisti, Patrice Vinci Salon, Salon Mario Russo, Avanti (Newbury St.), and Michael Labrecque Salon; find the full list of participants here. Many of the salons are taking appointments (though many will accept walk-ins that day, too). Some salons may also have a higher minimum donation. All proceeds benefit the hospital.
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Ami Albernaz began freelancing for the Globe in 2004. She started bargain-hunting at an early age, accompanying her mother to second-hand stores and yard sales near Westport, MA, where she grew up. When she's not perusing stores, Ami can often be found scouting out budget eateries in and around the city, particularly near her current abode in East Boston.Do you have a bargain or shopping tip for Ami? E-mail your tips to bargainbin@globe.com.
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Deal of the Week
Here's an incentive to head to downtown Waltham on a Tuesday: The Embassy Cinema offers $6-tickets, and accessories and gift store Gourmet Pottery runs a 10 percent discount (all day). The shop’s heartfelt and whimsical selection includes fair trade serving ware and jewelry; decorative tiles and candles; hand-knit baby clothing; novelty items and greeting cards; and, of course, pottery. The store is at 365 Moody St., Waltham, 781-642-1212.
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