Curious History describes The Rise of Hair Salons Through the Ages: Beauty parlor of the 40's and 50's era was about hairspray, relaxers and other styling products. Beauty salons became the go-to-place for women to escape from their mundane life, get pampered and indulge in gossip.
Oh how I remember going with my mother to the beauty parlor and being relegated to the chairs in the entrance area. I remember enduring the awful smells, the curling devices that resembled some torture mechanism and my mother getting something called a permanent. Thinking, "if it was permanent", then why did she need to go back every week. Oh silly me.
While in Ontario last week, I entered just such a beautiful Feminine Enclave. Knowing I was going to a play and other activities over the weekend, a friend-of -a-friend recommended Jodi at Desème Salon, Spa & Boutique, Burlington, Ontario. The salon is beautiful and wow did I get a wonderful shampoo and blow dry. My hair had been cut only a few days earlier and I provided little direction other than make it full/nice. She complemented my "Michael" cut and did her magic with brush and blow dryer. She knew just what I wanted, knew her business, and in about 30 minutes almost complete. After a little spray, I was done.
Thank you Darlene. A great place to go and Jodi was professional and fun.
Being the one receiving the services is so much better than watching from a chair; and wishing.
Jodi and I at Deseme Salon |
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