Why Your Next Mood Booster Could Be a Salon Trip

Blame the movies you grew up watching for making you think nothing is as life-changing and empowering as a well-timed salon trip. Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis in Princess Diaries certainly comes to mind. And who could forget Bea Alonzo’s Basha strutting out of a salon in a chic post-breakup bob in One More Chance? It’s certainly a mood booster – and this applies to real life, too.

Ask any girl who’s ever had a pixie cut. They know what’s up. There is some truth behind the idea of a cathartic salon session. It can give you a sense of control, especially during emotional periods (as in literally cutting off the metaphoric weight) and instant gratification. And though it’s certainly a great way to signal your singlehood, there are other reasons to go to the salon. If you feel stuck in a rut or need change, a trip to the salon could be the mood booster you need.

Getting a new haircut is instant gratification – and that can be exhilarating. Fulfilling that instant desire for change can uplift your spirits, like how scratching an itch can trigger the release of feel-good hormones. If you’ve been feeling down, perhaps an appointment with your hairstylist is just what you need. Here's how a trip to the salon can lift your spirits and make you feel better.

Picture this: you’ve worn your hair long all your life. Suddenly, you decide to go for a pixie cut. It’s a drastic change, and you’re not sure how you’ll look. But then your hairstylist turns your chair around, and voila – you’re sporting a hot new style! Cutting off your long locks can feel liberating, like someone lifted weight off your shoulders, making you feel lighter and more positive instantly. 

Suddenly, the possibilities seem endless. That haircut was just the beginning! Getting a haircut is one of the quickest, easiest, and best ways to make a change. If you’re trying to gain a new perspective on life, why not start with your hairstyle? After all, sometimes it takes a new look at things to come up with new ideas.

Being in the hands of a trusted hairdresser and walking out of the salon with a fresh hairstyle is a sure mood booster.When you know you look good, it translates to your disposition. You feel more confident, you walk taller, and maybe you even make better choices.It’s all thanks to a fab new haircut.Are you thinking of switching up your look without too much commitment? Treat yourself to a blowout. If you want something more long-lasting, get some face-framing layers to accentuate your features.

Going to the salon is one activity you probably won’t mind doing again and again, as the whole process screams self-care and pampering. The process includes getting your hair lathered and rinsed, feeling gentle and slow strokes massaging your scalp, and emerging with brushed and blow-dried tresses. You can even get your nails donein between snips or have your eyebrows shaped!

Getting primped on by a glam squad – even just for a day – can bust stress and instantly make you feel better, particularly if you’ve had a long week. Keep your new hairstyle looking gorgeous with an at-home haircare routine that works for your hair type. Use Dove Straight & Silky Keratin Tri-Silk Serum or even the occasional Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Ultimate Straight Ultra Treatment Wrap if you like that sleek and glossy look.

Meanwhile, if you have soft waves, try Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Shampoo to keep them smooth, bouncy, and tangle-free.

If you’re feeling blue, maybe you just need to book a trip to the beauty parlor. Your next mood booster could be a refreshing snip.