A Little Bit Of Pampering

  Today I had the most wonderful and relaxing day thanks to the staff at Cindy's Hair And Beauty in Berri SA.   

  After spending the last twelve months watching the grey hair slowly creep up on me I decided last week it was time to treat myself to a hair colour and cut. It has been twelve months since I have even had a haircut. You may wonder why it has been so long, how could that be? The biggest factor is the cost. With three children who need haircuts way more than I do there is never really the money to get one for myself. I suppose the other is just the fact that I am a mum. I know it is no excuse but us mum's just never seem to have the time. By the time you organise a baby sitter and the appointment around everything else it just never seems to happen.

  To all the mum's out there and those who just never get to the hairdresser may I recommend you treat yourself to a little bit of therapy. It really does make you feel good and give you a little bit of oomph in life.

  My experience started when I was greeted warmly by a bubbly, rather trendy, Nicole. I sat in the chair and we discussed what I would like and the colour options that would suit me. Then it was off to the sink for the hair wash.

  What an experience! As I walked around to the sink I expected to see the hard hairwashing chairs but instead was greeted by a soft padded vinyl lounge chair. As I sat in it I am sure everyone heard me sigh. The comfort was amazing. As I sat back Nicole suggested I relax as the chair reclined back and the foot rest came out. To my surprise the whole chair then started to give me a massage as the warm water soothed my head. After washing my hair Nicole spent the time gently massaging the conditioner in and soothing away the stress. I have experienced this head massage at other hairdressers but combined with the massage chair it was pure luxury.

   As I approached the salon chair for my cut I could already feel the difference in my stress level and outlook. As Nicole cut my hair I felt more weight lift and was amazed at how different I was feeling from the inside out. The colour was put on my hair and a nice warm steam machine put over my head to help the colour set quicker. It was then that I experienced another treat. Nicole brought me a lovely hot cup of coffee on a tray with a biscuit that just melted in your mouth. The coffee was served in a beautiful white patterned mug with saucer.

  Off came the machine and back I went to the massage chair to have the colour solution rinsed off. How much more can one bare! Another head massage and I was nearly asleep.

   Back to the salon chair and the warmth of the hairdryer hits my head. As part of the deal, at no extra charge, Nicole offers to add extra warmth using the hair straightener to add shine and style.

  I walked out of the hairdressers not only looking like a different person but feeling like a new me. I felt important, if only for a few hours, and wondered how I could find the money to do this at least once a month. I was so relaxed and invigorated that I booked Samantha an appointment for the whole works next week.

  So if you don't already go to the hairdresser then give it a go. What I thought was going to be just a cut and colour turned out to be the therapy I  needed.

  Now to try a massage, facial and manicure! Anyone want to join me!