I know some people don’t go for regular facials, but when you do go, do you always go to the same facial salon all the time? Or do you salon hop?
How about if you are a facial regular? Do you prefer to stick to just one? Arguably this applies to all beauty salons – facials, spas, nails, hair… are you loyal?
I am a little bit of both. I like to salon hop, to try out different facial salons, but I also have a regular salon that I go back to most of the time.
I sometimes like to hop around, because you know, the grass is always greener on the other side. I’m always a little curious about what other salons might offer, or how the different treatments are or can be better for my skin. I was trying out new salons through group deals previously, but that was clearly a non starter after the early crappy experiences.
I sometimes pick up first time trial deals at facial salons, especially if its a salon from a brand I’ve been wanting to try, or if its a salon that uses a brand I’ve been wanting to try. Sometimes, I go back after my first trial e.g. Escentials Urban Retreat salon. I went back twice. I do the same for spas. I try the first time trial price and then decide if its worth going back for more.
But I also stick to a regular facial salon for more regular facials. The Kanebo International salon is one I’ve been going to for years and years so I always feel comfortable there, and I know what to expect out of the whole experience. Its nice for me to know that I have a regular place I can go back to after I’ve been on my jaunts around the other different salons. I’m less loyal to spas because I’m picky about my masseuse and I never seem to get the same one twice if she’s good 😛
As for hair salons, I am loathe to salon hop. Hair is something I’d rather not experiment with although I will have to say that sometimes, the curiousity does get the better of me 🙂 I don’t do my nails so nail salons aren’t on my radar.
Your Say: Do you salon hop? Or do you prefer to stick to just one salon?
Paris B
Reese says
I always go back to the same hair stylist, I tried to stray once and regretted it very very much.
As for facial, I am more adventurous but at the end I always go back to Herbaline, reason being, its near my office/house, I can do last minute booking and most important of all, no hard sell each time I am there, and no reminder calls for me to go back.
ParisB says
Everytime I stray from my hairdresser I have to say a little prayer that it’ll turn out ok 😛
Sam says
I’m definitely a hopper, fairly loyal to my hairdresser but always looking for something better!
ParisB says
I have found another hairdresser I like actually but the problem is, he’s expensive 🙁 So I go back to my regular one because he does a good enough job without breaking my bank every month or so.
Amanda says
When I found my beautician 4 years ago, I knew I was going to stick to her forever. It’s not easy to find someone who speaks English fluently and the salon is just next to my apartment block. 😉 I’ve been going to my Korean hairstylist (who is a ex-Tony & Guy) for more than 3 years now.
ParisB says
Oh that’s so convenient, having your facial salon nearby! 😀 I think overseas, the Koreans do Asian hair the best 😀
MC says
Ive been with Kanebo for a while now but recently there were some changes. Some beauticians left. So now I need to find another facial salon. Any recommendations?
Paris B says
Afraid not, MC I’m still with Kanebo myself although I’m thinking of trying Sothys for a while.