Self-care days can be points in our week that we look forward to the most, and well in advance. Setting aside time for yourself is becoming an increasingly more important priority, and getting the most out of your trip to local salons can do just that. Here are three services to take advantage of.

Haircut

Some people say uncut hair stores old emotions, but whether that is true or not, it's hard to deny that going months without a haircut can leave your head looking unkempt, frizzy, or neglected. Hair salons can serve as excellent ways to let go of old looks and welcome a fresh experience when looking in the mirror. The best hair salons will even offer additional services to treat you to the max.

Hair Coloring

Much in the style of literally growing out of a previous haircut, we also outgrow our hi-lites, revealing the true color of our roots. Some people color their hair more than others and constantly wish to hide their roots, such as the 13.8 million Americans who paid for professional hair coloring more than four times within six months in 2020 (per Statista), while others go for it more sparingly. Hair coloration can be a revitalizing method of self-care that reinvents your overall style.

Spa Treatments

For the best results, search for the local salons in your area that also offer services such as manicures and pedicures, facials, and hair texturizations. Having a full-body treatment can be incredibly soothing, and even more leisurely when spent with a friend. Home self-care routines are growing increasingly popular, but passive treatments will never go out of style. They open up your pores, clean your skin, and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Be sure to ask your local salons about package deals if you do want multiple treatments on the same day. Busy schedules, relationships, and large workloads can overwhelm even the best of us, and today's culture is one that now encourages us to take time for ourselves. If you're in Stamford, Connecticut, grab a friend and plan a full makeover!