The Nordstrom Experience
Well, I did it. I marched my non-Nordstrom-experienced self through their doors and discovered that in high-end departments stores, they have real-live musicians, not Musak playing over loudspeakers. I think the pianist might have even been wearing a tux, I am not sure. But, the music was impressive and beautiful. It almost intimidated me from going to the spa, but since they had my check card guarenteeing my spot, I wasn't going to skip it.
And I am glad I didn't. It was rather fun, being "high-end" for a day! The furniture was plush, the fixtures expensive, and the atmosphere calm and serene (they did have "canned" music piped in there.) The bed I layed on for the waxing was cushy and heated, and they served my friend water in a glass-glass. No styrofoam there!
I was also impressed with the girl who did my wax job. She was professional and made me feel very comfortable with my bald head and bearded chin! She worked for almost an hour getting my face cleaned up...which, by comparison...my regular hair stylist usually waxes me just prior to my hair cut, generally a 10-15 minute job!
I was also touched. As we chatted, the technician shared with me that she had had a friend who had had breast cancer, and that she is a volunteer with the breast cancer society. She has not been called upon, but she has offered to do skin care classes for breast cancer patients, and was disappointed that she did not have any information with her. Really sweet!
One thing I found "interesting" was that I had a sense of "been there/done that" when she pulled on the rubber gloves and turned on the bright light that shined on my face. It didn't ruin it for me, but I had to remind myself that this was not a medical setting!
As we left, my friend asked me if I thought I would make this a regular part of my Dallas trips. While I would love to, it is not feasible budget-wise, but it was fun. I am just trusting that I don't re-grow the beard that sent me there in the first place!
And I am glad I didn't. It was rather fun, being "high-end" for a day! The furniture was plush, the fixtures expensive, and the atmosphere calm and serene (they did have "canned" music piped in there.) The bed I layed on for the waxing was cushy and heated, and they served my friend water in a glass-glass. No styrofoam there!
I was also impressed with the girl who did my wax job. She was professional and made me feel very comfortable with my bald head and bearded chin! She worked for almost an hour getting my face cleaned up...which, by comparison...my regular hair stylist usually waxes me just prior to my hair cut, generally a 10-15 minute job!
I was also touched. As we chatted, the technician shared with me that she had had a friend who had had breast cancer, and that she is a volunteer with the breast cancer society. She has not been called upon, but she has offered to do skin care classes for breast cancer patients, and was disappointed that she did not have any information with her. Really sweet!
One thing I found "interesting" was that I had a sense of "been there/done that" when she pulled on the rubber gloves and turned on the bright light that shined on my face. It didn't ruin it for me, but I had to remind myself that this was not a medical setting!
As we left, my friend asked me if I thought I would make this a regular part of my Dallas trips. While I would love to, it is not feasible budget-wise, but it was fun. I am just trusting that I don't re-grow the beard that sent me there in the first place!
posted by Beverly @ 9:21 PM
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