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Your Biggest Treat?

Eirlys

I never make New Year Resolutions except try not to die!! This year, however, I have decided to treat myself. The Offspring are all for it and my daughter, particularly, spoils me.

Until last year I had regular perms! For some reason I found fault with them ,as did friends in my age-group. I was told the EU had had "something dangerous removed" from the original formula. The result? Frizzy hair!

Last year as my husband was ill I didn't bother. Instead I had regular cuts and old-fashioned sets. In between visits to the hairdresser I dealt with my hair, though never as well as she did.

Now my biggest treat is...........wait for it.......having my hair set three times a week in my home. My hairdresser is semi-retired and is now a friend. Not only does she cut and set my hair but I hear all the latest "gossip," and I know she has been asked by my family to keep an eye on me!!(She does the same for several other old clients.)

Amazingly my hair is more curly now. It's very fine and likes to be a certain length and with my friend's help I feel that I can boast of never having a bad hair day!

What annoys me is that I spent all those years having my hair permed!

So, confess! What's your biggest treat for 2020?

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Runcarla

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What an excellent treat! A good hair day is ALWAYS a good day!

My treat for 2020 is TRAVEL. I’m going to Curaçao in February, the UK in May (with a ‘bucket club’ fulfilment - a day at Chelsea Flower Show) and somewhere else, possibly Portugal or Italy, in the fall.

I’ve twice given myself the gift of a personal trainer for a year, and that was pretty good.

Anonymous

Hoping to go on some kind of Vacation this year, or go and get a professional massage to relax.

Anonymous

Eirlys: I think this is terrific, and my mother finally indulged in this kind of service after going out to the hairdresser's became too difficult. But regardless of age/mobility, I can't think of a better treat ! I don't have anything planned for myself this year, other than treating myself to more money in the bank by seriously reducing my spending, and more time outside

nuancedream

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I have several ways in which to treat myself. An upcoming trip to San Diego, my happy place, is always a welcome treat in the dead of winter.
My darling husband massages my feet and legs each night. It relaxes me before going to bed. A periodic professional facial and eyebrow grooming also make me feel better.

Anonymous

Also smiling about the hair perming . Again, my mother permed her hair her ENTIRE adult life, and it drove me nuts. I was after her for years to find a more natural style for her fine hair, but she couldn't wrap her head around it - pun intended.

Angie

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LOVE this treat, Eirlys. If not now - when. What a great, great, idea. I'm happy for you. No more perm. A true change. And a social one too.

I'm with Lisa P on remembering how my own Mum loved her perms most of her life.....

I'm going to add two gloriously relaxing Nordstrom Spa facials to my beauty routine this year.

Jenni NZ

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Hi Eirlys nice to see you! That sounds very pleasant having your hair done like that.
I think my treat is better hotels when we travel. They’re still not all 5-star by any means, but lots are 4-star, and I have certain requirements now I am in my late 50s. The nicer hotels make me feel indulged and are comforting after long flights or drives.

Eirlys

Loved all your replies. Travelling is probably over for me but I don't mind. Would advise anyone younger to take advantage of places in one's own country if abroad is out of the question.

Lisa, your mother probably remembered the "Which twin has the Toni" adverts! In the Fifties home perms were great. Over the years they deteriorated, certainly in the Uk after we joined the EU. I should have given them up years before I did. Old habits certainly die hard.

Because my hairdresser is now my friend I get my hair done very cheaply. She benefits ,(a little, and so do I, ( a lot!)

Angie : I have never had a facial. I still test skin products every now and again so I get the chance to try something different, and pricey! We buy dreams!

Nuancedream: I would like to have my eyebrows dyed. My hair is still its original mouse but my eyebrows have grey hairs which I pluck! They could do with some emphasis.

Murph11

Veteran

Good for you! Thank you for posting your treat!

I stopped coloring my hair 14 months ago, and for the last 6 months, I've had my brows shaped and tinted every 4 weeks. What a difference it makes in keeping me feeling "fresh."

Sal

Veteran

Lovely treat - fab idea!! I support having your hair set to make life easier.

I do treat myself to massages - and they do help with tension.

missvee

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Eirlys what a delightful treat! You’ve reminded me of my own dear mom and her love/hate relationship with perms. She spent almost her whole adult life dealing with perms - when they were first done they were too curly for her taste, then she had a few weeks of nice looking hair, followed by a few more weeks of awful, scraggly hair before she would start the cycle all over again! She was 96 and living in a retirement home before she finally stopped getting one, and no surprise to me, her hair looked great.
As for my own “treats” I’m planning for more theatre/music/opera outings and a couple of good facials.

notsaf

Veteran

You are living my dream! And I love your resolution: a good one for any age. Enjoy the new year!

Helena

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Eirlys, that's a fab treat and mine is the same! I love getting my hair done, although I only do so every two months, so I'm jealous of your thrice-weekly schedule.

Chuckling about the Toni perms ... My mom used to do these on my sister and I in the late 80s hahah!

taylor

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This is a lovely story. I am so glad that with the help of your friend/stylist you have discovered your hairs natural curl. ENJOY!

I have also made multiple house calls to clients when I worked , particularly those that became very ill or had mobility problems due to multiple reasons...temporary and long term. It sounds like she values you both as a client and a friend

rachylou

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Ooh! Like a movie star!

Probably my biggest treat every year is one massively expensive, old fashioned, multi course French dinner for my birthday. Conceivably tho, we might do a family reunion this year in the West Indies.

The Cat

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Having your hair set three times a week sounds like luxury to me, and if you enjoy it, that is fine.

My biggest treat in 2020 will be travel. In particular, I look forward to visiting the Faroe Islands, where I have never been before.

Cardiff girl

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I have always said that if I won the lottery I would have someone to come to the house and do my hair daily so l thoroughly approve of this treat!My treats are 2,a decent hairdresser but sadly only once every 2/3 months and gym membership to a decent gym with a full size swimming pool,what a luxury!

MsMaven

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My Mom was the same: a perm every three months most of her life. When she broke her elbow my sisters and I took turns spending a week with her. On my week she was griping about being overdue for a perm. I set her hair for her and discovered she had beautiful wavy hair! I couldn't believe it.

After she developed dementia but wasn't too far into it, she made my sister promise to have her hair nicely cut and curled for her funeral. And make sure they didn't put too much make-up on her.

I went through a perm stage in the 80s, but it was too damaging for my fine hair. I went to an expert in SF and he told me to never ever have another perm.

As far as my treat this year, I haven't thought about it. Maybe I'll fly south to Anaheim for a day and spend it shopping with my oldest, dearest friend.

Kari

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I love your resolution, and having your hair done sounds like a very relaxing and fun way to kick off your year!

My beauty splurge is sugaring for body hair removal. I prefer it SO much more than shaving. It’s gentler on my skin, it thins the hair a lot over time, and the procedure itself is a moisturizing exfoliation for my legs. My skin is so much happier - it’s like a leg facial! (I also greatly prefer it over waxing; there are differences in the technique and materials that make this easier on the skin and able to grab shorter hairs without breaking off.)

rebekahphoto

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Hi Eirlys, that is so fabulous you are getting your hair done at home by your friend! How wonderful to get the "news" in the comfort of home! Im lucky in that way also in that my hairstylist is one of my oldest friends, and does my hair at my house too... Such a luxury for me, and she knows how much I appreciate it especially since the salon cost of my long hair color/cut is quite high

My beauty treat has to be a few hours at the Korean Spa!! OMG...if you have never been, I highly recommend searching one out. Worth every penny!

Nothing like laying full naked on a massage table, rows of women on either side, getting every inch of your body scrubbed and occasionally opening your eyes to see "eraser shavings" of dead skin falling away...! Then the WOOSH of hot water washing all the years away, and suddenly your entire body feels as soft as a baby! I do not lie....BEST EVER

I try to go every few months and feel like a new woman each time. And the hot pool soaks are a wonderful time to catch up with my girlfriends, and my mama likes to go to! It is also amazing to see all the different body types, to embrace our differences and for those who are body shy, it is a good way to find body acceptance!

Roberta

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We have a Korean spa near by and this is the year I'm going to go. I love the idea of shedding my skin and soaking in hot pools. And possibly eating bulgogi afterwards.

When my hair was longer I dreamed of having a regular wash and blowdry at someone else's hands. It seemed so luxurious! I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Gretchen

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What a treat for you!

For me, the big luxury is a spa facial. I just had one last November for the first time in over a year. So nice to spend the time being pampered, and focused only on feeling good. It’s on my list to add in as a regular pick me up - maybe 2 this year?

April

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My biggest treat is large, beautiful photographic books featuring interiors and decorating. Second biggest treat is subscriptions to glossy interior design magazines.

I'm a terrible traveler so maybe I could also say that a huge luxury for me is staying home.

Preppy Pear

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Now, that’s a treat! Good for you - I’d love to see a pic of your hair if you want to share. I always wonder if hair setting and styles will make a comeback - I mean, some women get regular blowouts, too, so why not?

My treat - pedicures, even in winter. I love seeing my coral toes in yoga and at home, even if my feet are usually covered this time of year. I can’t paint my own toenails to save my life.

Joy

Veteran

What a lovely treat, Eirilys.

JAileen

Veteran

What a special treat! I guess my treat would be getting pedicures in the summer. I would do it in winter, but I can’t bring myself to go home in flip flops when it’s cold.

Anonymous

Yay to that! My big treat will be seeing DH finally get his PhD And then become a beach bum and take up surfing and flamenco dance

smittie

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Wow, that’s awesome Eirlys. Having great hair makes all the difference!
I haven’t really had a big treat lately, but am thinking about buying a nice carema!

taylor

Veteran

I came back to say that my biggest treat, is so simple really

I find nothing more luxurious than a hot shower on a cold/ rainy/ or snowy morning.

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