A friend of mine is re-entering the workforce after being a stay at home mom and then working from home for many years. She scheduled a consult at Indulge Salon at 970 South George Street location to create a plan for updating her hair cut, color, some new cosmetics, a manicure, and an enhanced skin care routine. The professionals there were able to get her started immediately with a new French haircut and

Layers in the hair create a professional appearance appropriate for the workplace

some Youngblood cosmetics (read more at www.indulgesalon.com) and create a plan that included some standing appointment times for updating her other beauty needs as she starts her new career. At Indulge Salon York, PA we are experts on these things—this was fun and easy for us and quickly turned into a time for all of us to celebrate the adventure my friend was about to embark on! But then she asked if stockings (or nylons) were still required in the office …

While we could offer some thoughts on what to wear to a new office job, pantyhose seemed to no longer follow clear rules of office etiquette in 2013. The Indulge Salon York, PA staff was so evenly divided on the answer to that question, we did what we always do to find answers to life’s important questions: we Googled it. And what did we find out? It all depends. The best advice was to wear them and see what other people did—especially senior management—taking your cue from them. For more, check out this link to “What to Wear to Work” in Real Simple magazine at http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing/wardrobe-basics/what-to-wear-work

It prompted some great conversation about the evolution of etiquette though. One of our stylists referred us to this great local York blog quoting some expectations of the female students at York’s Cottage Hill College for Young Ladies circa 1870. www.yorkblog.com/smart/2013/02/05/book-smarts-tracing-the-evolution-of-etiquette/ Our favorite quote from the school handbook is:

“Ladies are not permitted to receive the visits of gentlemen with whom the officers of the School have no acquaintance, unless sanctioned by letters of introduction from parents. And it is exceedingly desirable that parents designate the persons with whom they wish their daughters to correspond.”

Back to my friend re-entering the workforce—she is having a blast and looking great! Do you have the right strategy and team of professionals to help you look your best? We’d love to know what your experience has been in the workplace and love to help you if you are returning to work. Call us at 717.846.4424 to schedule an appointment at either of the Indulge Salons York, PA … you don’t need a note from your parents..

Do you have trouble passing up the box of chocolates a coworker brings in to share? One chocolate candy seems so harmless … so “not worth counting” … just a little treat. Until, of course, it turns into another … and another. If you think you are better off resisting the first one so as to not be tempted into a second, consider a different chocolate indulgence—a Chocolate Facial. Chocolate has high levels of antioxidants that promote the production of collagen while softening and hydrating your skin, leaving a healthy glow.

“Life is like a box of chocolates …”

At Indulge Salons York, PA you can satisfy your chocolate cravings—without any calories—AND in a combo with a mani/pedi at a 20% discount through February 28th.

A Chocolate Facial is suitable for almost every skin type as it moisturizes and tightens your skin. Finish your appointment with a Spa Manicure and Pedicure and bonus reflexology treatment. Choose Honey Almond (cozy), Rose (relaxing and floral), or Peppermint (energetic) aromatherapies. Regular price for this combo is $215, but through the month of February it is being discounted to only $172. Call Indulge at 717.846.4424 to make an appointment..

Did you know that a broken heart is not all in your head, but can be accompanied by legitimate physical symptoms? The medical profession recognizes it as “stress cardiomyopathy” which mimics a heart attack including chest pain and labored breathing. Unlike a heart attack though, the symptoms are not caused by heart disease. When we suffer emotionally from a painful loss, the body experiences hormonal surges that actually restrict blood flow to the heart and create similar physical symptoms to a heart attack.

How can you mend a broken heart?

The connection between the heart and mind goes both ways. According to internist Dr. Larry Dossey who is also an author and integrative healthcare pioneer, “The power of love to change bodies is legendary … ‘tender loving care’ has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.” For more on Dr. Dossey, check out his official website at www.dosseydossey.com/larry/default.html

There is good medical reason to indulge in some “tender loving care” and pamper yourself—for the good of your heart of course! Indulge Salons has some great specials during the month of February. Check out our website at www.indulgesalon.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IndulgeColorSalon, or call us at 717.846.4424 to schedule an appointment..