I’m one of those women who would never DO anything with my hair if I had a choice. I feel like I’m constantly running around, from one task to the next important task, and the simple act of catching a shower every day can be a challenge. Getting showered, dressed, and made-up is success for me. All too often, I take time for myself so late in the day that I end up having to run out the door with wet hair. Thank goodness for natural waves!
The problem is that I know I don’t always look my best. I let my color grow out too long. I tend to only go to the salon when I am desperate. Why is it so hard to take time for myself?
Last week, I was preparing to attend the 2013 Shot@Life Champion Summit, I knew I would be surrounded by brilliant, well-put-together, well-dressed women. I realized that I needed a confidence boost. I bit the bullet and made an appointment at the Hair Cuttery.
When I got to the salon, I sat down with my stylist and discussed the vision I had for my hair. She gave me her opinions and recommendations based on my hair length and thickness, face shape, the state of my outgrown color, and my desired preparation time.
My hair issues: As I’ve gotten older, my mousey, no-color hair has lost even more color. My hair is wavy but not quite “curly” – curly enough, though, that wearing it straight isn’t always an easy option. I typically resort to chopping it to chin length when it starts to drive me crazy, but my goal this year is to let it grow below my shoulders.
My stylist set out a bunch of options for me, and based on my budget I chose a cut, style and full highlights, along with some new shampoo and conditioner to support my new do.
Having my hair done is almost as enjoyable to me as a full body massage…so the process of having color added, sitting under the drier, having my hair shampooed, and then getting my hair cut and styled was a joy. Especially since I was able to read a book the entire time.
When we were done, I raced off to an art show and awards night for Necco, my daughter #2, and had to hold myself back from running my fingers through my hair and stealing glances in every mirror I passed.
And you know what? I did feel more confident when I arrived at the Shot@Life Summit two days later.
How would you like a dose of that same confidence? Or maybe you just appreciate a relaxing hour or two at the salon, without kids. Whatever your motivation, I’m giving away one $50 Hair Cuttery gift certificate.
About the Hair Cuttery:
- The Hair Cuttery is a full-service, value-priced salon offering a full complement of premium cut, styling, coloring, waxing and texturizing services.
- They have nearly 900 locations on the East Coast and throughout the Midwest. Smart Looks. Smart Prices.
- Through March 4, Hair Cuttery is also offering discounted color packages and 40% off professional shampoo and conditioning liters.
- Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/haircuttery and on Twitter at twitter.com/haircuttery.
Enter to win a $50 Hair Cuttery gift certificate
To enter to win the hair Cuttery gift certificate, leave a comment on this post for every step taken. The first step is mandatory, but everything else is optional for extra entries. Good luck!
- Tell me what you would love to do with your hair. Do you need a trim, a color touch-up, a drastic change, or maybe a keratin treatment?
- Follow @1momof5 and @haircuttery on twitter. (Each follow equals one entry!)
- Tweet about this giveaway. You can use the tweet button in this post, or copy this sample tweet: {Need a confidence boost? Head to the salon! Win a $50 @HairCuttery gift certificate from @1momof5 https://bit.ly/ZaPOTN}
- Subscribe to Better in Bulk by email (and confirm your subscription) or add Better in Bulk to your Google Reader (or both).
I would LOVE for you to join me on Facebook, too. You are also more than welcome to share this on FB…
This giveaway will end on Thursday, February 28 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. US residents only. Be sure to check for your nearest Hair Cuttery salon.
Disclosure: I participated in this sponsored campaign for One2One Network. I received a Hair Cuttery gift card to facilitate my post and monetary compensation, but all opinions stated are my own.
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I would love a keratin treatment.
tweeted – https://twitter.com/VundaVall/status/307191916548730884
i follow hair cuttery on twitter too (@vundavall)
i follow 1momof5 on twitter (@vundavall is my name)
i need a color update on my hair
e-mail
nannypanpan@gmail.com
color with possible highlights
email subscriber
your Twitter follower as @sarebstare
Hair Cuttery Twitter follower as @sarebstare
https://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/304091970937176064
I would love to get highlights. Thanks for the chance to win!
trim and highlight
I subscribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
I follow @haircuttery on twitter(Kellydpa)
I Follow @1momof5 on twitter(kellydpa)
I really need a trim to even out old layers.
I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/safirecat/status/303584518839889920
You are in my reader.
I follow you on Twitter!
I need my hair cut! I’m tired of the baby grabbing it and also my hair pooling on his face when I hold him. I’ve been haunting groupon and the like for a good deal close by but this would be better. :)