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The hairdresser... who was recommended to go to...

There was nothing special about his appearance... and his clothes seemed a little old-fashioned: gray trousers and a vest of the same tone with a white long sleeve shirt... without any pattern or decorative elements. A nice, well-groomed gay... but not with colored hair, as is usually the case... just a blond with a neat and tidy haircut... His light blue eyes glared at me when I entered the deserted salon, piercing to the depths of my soul.

- Ha... you simply desperately need my services, my dear... - His harmonious face was filled with a mysterious snow-white smile. - I can quite guess why you need it... the end justifies the means... I won't charge much... I understand everything...

- But I myself don't know why I came here. Like an obsession!

I was immediately seated in a chair and turned towards the sink to wash my hair.

- Your hair is of course wonderful... but it would be right to change it to a lighter shade... platinum color is very relevant for modern youth. And in general... A good match and all that...

- Yes, I'm not going to get married... I just wanted something new in my image.

- Hmm... or someone wanted...

His slightly narrowed eyes and a sly smile from ear to ear were reflected in the large mirror... is this hairdresser also on the line with the inhabitants of the other world... and visits them in their dreams. You can't ask about it directly.

My parents stared in shock at my new image: soft waves of well-groomed light hair flowed luxuriously over my shoulders.

- Platinum hair? What kind of showing off is this? It attracts too much attention from men... do you even understand? You didn't even consult, daughter... You spent a lot of money on this...? You wanted to buy yourself a new phone. You saved up for so long...

- And no, I changed my mind.

I didn't explain anything else to them, but the insistent recommendations to dye my hair fell silent in my head. But there was no time to relax... the spirits were very worried that there were no long dresses made of silk or linen in the wardrobe... They seemed to have dug through my entire closet, as well as the chest of drawers, lamenting that I was wearing disgusting clothes made of black and colored T-shirts and short skirts.

- What? Dresses? I would never wear something like that! What the hell? It's not fashionable and stupid! Modern women wear something simpler and more comfortable, especially when it's hot... a top and shorts are the best.

They stubbornly did not agree with me.

- Well, you see, - the advice poured out ingratiatingly, - we can only wear dresses like this, otherwise everyone will laugh at you and tease you. Your clothes are ugly and terrible... Especially with sequins, embroidery, and glitter. And don't wear leggings either.

- Why not?

- It's supposed to be that way... otherwise you'll be punished... and your dress should be one tone, blue or pink... without any spots.

Frowning and genuinely surprised by such strange recommendations, I thought it was all a joke.

- You, spirits, have no business there at all... pranksters...

But for some reason they were upset by my refusal to change my style of clothing.

- She doesn't want to listen to us... so stubborn!

- What century are you even living in? — I asked.

- What is she talking about... ha-ha!

These voices drove me crazy and I couldn't tell anyone about it.

The next night I went for a astral walk in the starry sky and a lot of creatures glowing with ghostly gold flew to me, joyfully scurrying around me... and grabbing my hands.

- Lana... you are so beautiful... what gorgeous hair... live with us... we will take care of you... - their gentle youthful voices rang out.

These dances with the celestials made my head spin, and a flame seemed to flare up in my chest... such unusual feelings of inexpressible happiness. I wanted to stay forever in the sky among the sparkling creatures, but I thought about my parents who would suffer from my departure.

- No... thank you... I'd rather live on earth a little longer...

- Stay with us... drop everything... enlightened... why do you need life down there?

- But I have a lot of things to do there...

- What other things to do?

The glowing figures passed through each other, continuing to rush around me, creating whistling whirlwinds of air.

- Various things... I have my own plans for life... What should I do here?

- Dancing... dancing... we always do this...

- That's all?

Then suddenly I saw a rapidly approaching massive clot of light-gray energy with large spooky round eyes... The creature hovered not far in front of me and made a frightening rustle:

- Ha... cutie... I'm here to take you... - under its glowing white eyes, a neat row of sharp teeth suddenly became exposed.

... I instantly woke up and jumped up in my bed, not closing my eyes again until dawn.

- And who was that... such a strange celestial with sharp teeth...? - I asked my guide.

- It was a joke... they like to play tricks on newbies like that, naughty ones... You imagined it... Don't pay attention... Are you scared?

- Yes... a little bit…