5 Tips to Get the Most of a Day Spa/Beauty Makeover

If you are looking for a getaway and change, the salon/spa is a great place to start. When thinking about going to your salon/spa, visualize getting a relaxing time along with your beautification process. Leave your troubles at home and take the time for yourself. Most places offer packages that are discounted services being offered.

Here are some guidelines:

Lawrence’s 5 Tips

1. What are you looking for from these services? Assess each brochure online and determine what services you want in advance of getting there. You don’t need the additional stress of having to choose at the last minute.

2. Because you may have received this service as a gift, this may be an unfamiliar place, where they don’t know you, and you don’t know their abilities. Many times, makeovers are designed to get quick and drastic results, so speak up before you end up with a color job or a cut with which you are dissatisfied. Explain your everyday life and hair before you embark on any change. If you like what they’ve done, get the color formula if you are not planning on returning there for upkeeps.

3. If you don’t feel comfortable getting your hair cut or colored by someone with whom you are unfamiliar, ask for another salon service such as a deep conditioner and a blowout. These businesses are accustomed to this type of response.

4. Share your allergy information with this new established. You want to feel good without the worry of an allergic reaction.

5. Remove from your body all the products you normally use before going so that you know which of this establishment’s products work best for you.

One of the biggest mistakes people make during a makeover day of beauty is in thinking they can change everything from nails to skin to hair. They often get caught up in the moment of instant change and don’t think of the cost or maintenance. Be careful if you are easily persuaded. This is YOUR day, so enjoy it as YOU want.

Please let me have your questions.

Lawrence

Lawrence@LawrencePitonza.com
www.LawrencePitonza.com

5 Tips to Your Child’s First Color in the Salon

What is the appropriate age to color your child’s hair? It is up to the parent’s discretion as to what the right time is. Some salons do not perform this service if a child is under 18. If this is the case, call a local children’s salon and inquire whether they color children’s hair. Hairdressers often discourage children from using hair color because the up-keep is a large responsibility and a great expense.

Here are some guidelines:

Lawrence’s 5 Tips

1. Have your child look through many magazines and get pictures of the look s/he wants. Your child should be able to write down why s/he wants a color job and for what purpose. It can be expensive to change the color back so be sue this is what the child wants.

2. Have the child explain to the hairdresser what s/he wants, and be sure to offer your input as to what you will allow. Be careful not to leave it up to the child and hairdresser to make all the decisions.

3. Install limits as to what you will allow your child to get. You don’t want over- processed blonds or outrageous colors. Have the hairdresser offer more natural options by using lowlights or highlights instead of a single process. This way, the grow-out will be much faster.

4. Ask your child if other children at school are coloring their hair, and solicit input from other parents. Many families do not allow their children to color their hair.

5. Consider the cost and upkeep of maintaining your child’s new look. Some colors require monthly upkeeps.

Maintain your control over what your child requests. If you allow this procedure, and you get to the salon, discuss what is going to be done. If your child demands more than you have agreed to, say no. If a total meltdown occurs, don’t panic. YOU are the boss who is paying the bill. Sticking to your boundaries will help your child grow.

Please let me have your questions.

Lawrence

Lawrence@LawrencePitonza.com
www.LawrencePitonza.com