Traditionally, salons focused on the hair alone – washing, cutting, coloring and styling your locks then sending you briskly on your way. But today’s salons are expanding their repertoires, offering indulgent experiences nourishing the whole self – inside and out.
From massage to nutrition advice, the new salon visit represents a holistic melding of beauty, health and wellbeing. Read on to discover the exciting new frontiers of salon services and how they deliver clients comprehensive care.
Massage – Tension Taming Treatments
Long tucked away in spas, massage has migrated firmly into premier hair salons. Services span head, neck and shoulder massages up to full body relaxation massages.
Beyond basic pain relief, the benefits scalp and body massage offer include:
- Increased blood circulation for healthier scalp and faster hair growth
- Reduced muscle tension, anxiety and mental fog
- Deep hydration when oils and moisturising products are used
- Aromatherapy benefits from calming essential oil blends
Massage tables or zero-gravity chairs allow clients to melt into tranquility while hair chemicals process or masks work their magic. Expect on-staff massage therapists at top salons going forward.
Nutrition – Fuel for Healthy Hair
Many salons now offer personalised nutrition guidance programs as a core service. Analysis starts by evaluating:
- The health of your scalp and hair strands
- Hormone levels impacting growth cycles
- Daily mineral and vitamin intake
- Hydration levels
- Use of pharmaceuticals that may affect hair
Experts then devise dietary modifications and supplement plans specifically targeting your hair health needs.stock quality supplements onsite for added revenue.
More intensive programs may suggest lifestyle changes around sleep, exercise and stress management alongside diet for full wellness synergy.
Light Therapy – Energising Cells and Circulation
Light boxes emitting energising wavelengths are popping up in salon seating areas. Exposure while you have color processing or a treatment amplifies benefits:
Blue light calms inflammation, heals acne, and stimulates cell renewal.
Red light improves blood flow, boosting scalp oxygen and hair follicle health. It also protects hair color from fading.
Infrared light reduces hair loss and triggers growth by stimulating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cells.
Regular light therapy recharges your whole being, leaving you vibrant inside and out.
Cryotherapy – The Chilling Self-Care Craze
From ice globes massaged over the face to full-body cryotherapy chambers, cold therapy offers beauty and pain relief benefits.
Fans claim it:
- Reduces puffiness and inflammation
- Triggers collagen and elastin production for skin plumping
- Releases endorphins naturally energising the body
- Relieves sore, swollen or inflamed joints and injuries
- Improves lymphatic drainage and blood circulation
- Tightens pores and gives skin an instant glow
The variety of cold therapy options lets each client personalize to their comfort level and desired effects.
Yesterday’s sterile salon model is evolving into a brave new world of holistic wellness offerings fused with traditional beauty services. This integrated approach intertwines inner and outer health for thriving clients. Try a new treatment and expand your self-care horizons!