Almost Fabulous

The things we women go through to look good. I’m sitting in my stylist's chair getting a much needed transformation. Girl, give me the works: wash, color, cut, and locks! It’s my birthday weekend and I want to look fabulous. Plus, I want to look good for any potential job interviews next week.

What is it about coming to the salon and getting pampered? Honestly, my favorite part is getting my hair washed. All the past drama and stress streams from my hair into the wash bowl; it’s uplifting. And then the scalp massage during the conditioning treatment; it feels like new ideas and creativity are being worked and molded into my system. AHHH, a fresh start!

As I pan across the salon I’m wondering what has brought the other women here for a mane make-over and mental nip and tuck. We come here not only to look fabulous but to feel fabulous. This is the one place we can let our hair down –literately-- and be ourselves. We talk about it all…work, family, relationships, and the latest sales at the mall. One sister many speak out on a situation all of us are going through and we all come together with a solution, group therapy any one? Or sometimes, we come to relax and not talk or think about anything at all. Whatever the reason, these moments with our sister-friends and or brother-friends are priceless.

When I need to refresh my look and mind, Lisa’s chair is my solitude. I love chatting with the ladies as Lisa’s magical hands transforms my look. And from the moment she turns the chair around to the mirror and I see the renewed me…the pick me up is instant. I’m thinking…I should have done this weeks ago.

I’ve gone from Almost Fabulous to Totally Fabulous in two hours flat. Happy Birthday to me!

If you are in the South Florida area, check out Lisa Cummings at Salon Ménage in Pembroke Pines.