Moving to Shanghai

Hello!  I am an African-American moving to Shanghai in a month by way of Singapore by way of US.  I am so excited about coming, but I am really nervous because I have never been to Asia.  I will be residing in Shanghai for 6 months, I am will be there for a special assignment with my job.  Can you guys please tell me any tips and also what should I do with my hair?
Thanks!

Hello!  I am an African-American moving to Shanghai in a month by way of Singapore by way of US.  I am so excited about coming, but I am really nervous because I have never been to Asia.  I will be residing in Shanghai for 6 months, I am will be there for a special assignment with my job.  Can you guys please tell me any tips and also what should I do with my hair?
Thanks!

Keep on being excited and do not be nervous.  Chinese are so friendly! I am sure you would really enjoy your time in Shanghai.
For your hair, do not worry. You just need to plan a short visit to  Beijing if you want your hair dressed or what ever you would like.
Simba Salon is there for you. Please visit our website www.simbasalon.com . We are located in the heart of Beijing, same avenue with Tian an men. Just 8min of subway.
Any help to reach Beijing when you are in Shanghai, please do not hesitate to call us 010-58696459 or 13552930114

Bopol
 

Danielle.

Shanghai is a cool place, u will like it.

I am looking forward to being there.  I am just pondering what to pack. 

I am looking forward to being there.  I am just pondering what to pack. 

Just pack what you can!

Do you all have happy hours, outings?  If so how frequent? I love to hang out.  Hopefully the long hours with my assignment will not have a huge impact. What type of music do they play in the clubs?  How safe is it for an African-American female to venture out alone in the evening?  How many people speak English?  How much of a disadvantage will I be not knowing any mandarin.  How easy is it to take the subway, with out being able to read mandarin? 

Darling, Just come, explore and find out! China is still the safest place in the world and you will love it!

As for safety, u are going to be totally impressed by the the levels,it's just amazing. Nite life is very vibrant, lots of choices, hip-hop joints, house techno, hell they even got a cool jazz movement goin here.

Subway has English announcements etc, u'll be aiight!!

Just come.

I ain't got no choice but to be there.  I have to work.   

Hello!  I am an African-American moving to Shanghai in a month by way of Singapore by way of US.  I am so excited about coming, but I am really nervous because I have never been to Asia.  I will be residing in Shanghai for 6 months, I am will be there for a special assignment with my job.  Can you guys please tell me any tips and also what should I do with my hair?
Thanks!

Check your email.

Danielle,

Did you find a hairdresser or braider? I'd like to avoid having to take a trip to Beijing (although I will if that is the only option). Thanks in advance.