Welcome to the already tough winter of 2009!! Blowing and drifting snow, temps below zero, stressful economic news..it is enough to make you want to pull the covers over your head and stay put in the morning!!
With all that is going on with our world, it is no secret that we all will benefit from investing in our self care. And there are ways to do that so it will fit into the budget you are so carefully monitoring. Let us give you some tips on how you can still have a massage, facial or nail service and not feel guilty!!
These tips are:1. Check your spa or salon for weekday/off season pricing. Most places will do that since the staff are still available to take care of customers but the customers may be less likely to venture out in mid-winter.
2. Try a service that is called "express or mini". These services will still give you relaxation and stress reduction but will be less expensive as well.At Wild Clover we have an express facial, mini manicures and pedicures and a 30 minute intense back massage.
3. Gather a group to join you; most spas love taking care of groups and will be open to discussing group pricing. If the spa cannot negotiate pricing, ask for some upgrades, such as a paraffin dip or complimentary makeup lesson or application. You will be ready to go out on the town when you walk out of the spa.
4.Make an offer; you never know what result you will get. I heard a graduate school professor who teaches negotiation say" you can negotiate everything, even retail prices at Walgreens". Now I have not tested that theory at Walgreens but why not? If staff and timing is available,perhaps pricing could be negotiated.
5. See if your spa or salon has new staff members who are trying to build their client base. That person may be willing to take care of a new client with an introductory offer. It never hurts to ask that question.
6. Find a regular spa or salon and become one of their very special clients. At Wild Clover we offer special options for that list of our regulars. Call it "frequent flyer" points...pays off in the long run.
We hope to see you this winter at Wild Clover because we are here waiting to take care of you and help you with the incredible stress that has settled in your face, in your neck or in your feet!!
