When you were young did your mom or dad ever say “let’s play hookie” today? Mine did! Mom would call out of work, and she would call my school and let them know I’d be out for the day. Those were some of the best days because Mom and I would take a road trip somewhere, or go to the mall, or go out to eat, and just have a “girls’ day”.

Now that I’m older, I can’t have my Mom write my boss a note and let him know that I’m not going to be there. I can take matters into my own hands, however, and play “hookie”. I believe that “hookie” days are an absolute necessity when it comes to your overall job health. First, it does not mean you’re actually sick, but a mental break from the every day monotony is desperately needed–A refresher course in being the ultimate employee. Some days you just need a break-being away from your job, just for one day, is sometimes all you need to rejuvenate your attitude at work.

A “hookie” day could mean just sleeping in all day and doing absolutely nothing. Other hookie days could be driving to the beach for a day trip (this is better when you have a girlfriend who also needs a mental health day), a spa day, a shopping trip, or anything else that does not involve thinking about work.

Sometimes we  put everything we have into our positions at work, and do not take time for ourselves. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all focused on our job, and we need to take a day to refocus our energies. What your boss probably does not realize is that it’s beneficial for the business when you take a breather from your job. You’ll come back feeling happier, refreshed, and energized. You’ll most likely be a better, more efficient, employee when you take a mental health day every now and then.

So go on…play “hookie”, and revive yourself!

As always,

Live your life…Full Throttle!.

Goodness Gracious! I know it was a fad for quite some time, but seriously, gals, let’s lose the dark roots! I have seen way too many ladies walking around with regrowth 4 inches or longer! The worst is when your hair is platinum blonde and you have extremely dark regrowth.  Here are 3 simple ways on how to keep your hair out of the regrowth faux-pas:

1. If your beauty budget doesn’t allow for every four week retouch appointments, consider highlighting and lowlighting. For example, if your hair is colored red and your hair regrowth is brown, consider adding some additional tones with lowlighting. You can extend your visits to your favorite Indulge Stylist out to 6 week increments instead of four. Also, if your hair is platinum blonde, you could also add more highlighting and lowlighting to create variances in tone. Same concept-different colors.
2. Contact your favorite Indulge Stylist about signing up to become a model. We offer discounts on model hair color and cuts! Can I say-AH-MAZING? Everyone loves being treated like a model.
3. Go for a more “natural” approach to hair color. Invest in colors that are closest to your natural hair color. “Natural” does not have to mean “mousy”. Natural colors, tones, and highlights will give definition to your overall hair color without the hassle of all that unsightly bold regrowth.

Ladies, let’s not walk around with re-growth. Prevention is key. The best way to avoid it is to schedule regular 4 week appointments with your stylist. It’s like a beauty uplift every month. Gents will be checking out your fabulous figure, not staring at your scalp!

As always,

Live your life…Full Throttle!.

I’m going to tell you a story, with which you may possibly relate.  I thought I’d jump out on a limb and allow my friend to color my hair. Mind you, my hair was in desperate need of attention. Picture this: regrowth about 4 inches out, split ends like nobody’s business, dry, absolutely zero (and I mean zero) shape, body, or volume, and I was in the mindset of “what’s the worst that could happen? It’s just hair…It can always be fixed”

Let’s go ahead and skip past my beating heart as she’s taking about 40 minutes to apply all-over color (red-burgundy) to my above-shoulder, fine, hair.  Keep in mind that all the while I was hearing the tick tock of the clock, I knew that my regular stylist would have had that color put on in 20 minutes or less and allowed me to process while I relaxed and read a gossip mag. Oh no! I should have had a sweat rag to mop up the perspiration from the longest wait EVER. As my friend was applying the finishing touches to my hairline (or whole forehead and ears), she told me I needed to sit and process for another 30 minutes. Ugh!

Okay…so 30 more minutes pass, and I finally get up, take a quick passing look in the mirror, and head straight to the bathtub. –Another Picturesque Moment: I literally felt like a dog getting washed. Apparently her faucet didn’t work, and the only thing that turned on was the shower head. So, as I’m leaning over the bathtub my friend straddles me, digs her hands into my reddish hair, and tells me to “hang on partner!” I bolt my eyes shut and pinch my nostrils. Not only did my hair get washed but my face, shoulders, and back were showered as well.

Finally, it was over. Now for the reveal. I dry my upper torso and hair and trudge over to the mirror. I flip my hair back and my forehead and neck look like I’ve been spotted with a giant sharpie pen. Yes, that was the first thing I noticed. Second thing I noticed, was my hair. Several tones (and not the blended kind) were running through my hair. The regrowth was a flaming beam coming from my scalp. I managed a smile for my friend who did.such.a.good.job!

And now for the point of the story–I will ALWAYS, I repeat, ALWAYS leave my coloring, cutting, waxing, and hair experimentation to the professionals at Indulge Salon in York, PA. There, I can expect timely service, unlimited gossip mags, friendly stylists and staff, and exceptional hair color. I can’t wait until my next Appointment (with my regular stylist, that is)

Now, it’s your turn! What was your turning point? What horrific experience made you go back to your saving grace?.