The Quad City Times reports:

As a gusty spring wind tousled his neatly trimmed locks Friday, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said he’s embarrassed about his now-famous $400 haircut.

Campaign finance records show that Edwards’ campaign paid a Beverly Hills stylist $400 for his haircuts. Those pricey snips have undercut Edwards’ image as a populist crusading for the little guy.

“It’s a ridiculous amount of money for a haircut,” Edwards told reporters after a campaign stop on Adel’s town square. “I’m actually embarrassed by it.

“This guy had to come to where I was to get a haircut. I knew it’d be expensive. I didn’t know it would be that expensive. Hopefully, I’ll have enough sense not to do that again.”

Okay, a few nits to pick: It wasn’t one $400 haircut, it was multiple $400 haircuts plural. Also, Edwards’ explanation fails to account for how his campaign’s suckers contributors initially footed the bill for these extravagances. Lastly, Manchester’s Pink Sapphire, judging by its website, doesn’t offer coifing services. Edwards’ statement suggests the full $400 freight went to trimming his admittedly lovely locks. But this claim doesn’t square with the Pink Sapphire’s menu of services.

Elsewhere on the web, the nutty kids at HotAir have officially renamed Edwards “The Pink Sapphire.” No longer will he be known as the Silky Pony. This is a swell idea, and I think it could be my most significant contribution to Campaign ’08.

Anyway, the time has come for the Pink Sapphire to come clean on his beauty regimen. The public has a right to know. The cover-up must end!

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