It’s pretty easy to get stressed out over the holiday season and I try and make it a point every year to not. Mostly because I love Christmas and often take a good amount of time off around the season too. One of the things that helps with holiday stress? Just some good old fashioned pampering. And my go-to salon, Charles Scott Salon  in Rocky River has been just the place to do that.

A couple of weeks ago before Thanksgiving, fellow bloggers Rachel (It’s A Hero) and Jessica (The Tabura Runner) and I planned a Monday night out with manis and pedis at the salon. The team at Charles Scott really helps to create a calm environment, providing an opportunity to just relax and catch up with the ladies. We each went for different shades and of course, I managed to not get any pictures that night. But this was my inspiration:

Post-salon, of course, we had to head over to Rocky River Wine Bar to continue to relax before the hectic-ness of the holidays picked up. A few glasses of wine and great conversations was exactly what I needed.

Pre-holiday also means that I needed some time with my hair stylist Tina. Last week, I stopped in for a quick touch-up of my dark color and a trim. We’re working on growing my hair out but in the meantime, still need to trim and style while we do that. Tina is fantastic about being honest about the cut and color. She knows exactly how dark I can go without it being too much.

The last three months of hair colors and cuts.

How are you preparing for the holidays?

Disclaimer: I’m a brand ambassador for Charles Scott Salon, and as such, receive a discount on all services. As always, all opinions are my own.