To be beautiful or Not??

Continuing from “It was all gooooooood…” I did nothing from the month of June till July. I was busy with my work and I was happy as a lamb (still in my la-la land).

Then came August, the right time to look for a beautician salon. I was (as usual) doing my research, where, who, how much and does it really work… So many but yet I still have no idea which to go for; Beyond Beauty, Body Perfect, Bella, Slimming Sanctuary and etc. I have to say, it’s a good business to venture in because the packages are bloody expensive. Cut the story short, I joined Slimming Sanctuary in Bandar Puteri Puchong and we paid RM55++ for a good deal (in a way). The package was good in sense of, it was customised for my skin type (I was not forced to take anything that I have no interest in) and the skin problem I have and the people there are friendly. They are willing to answer any of my questions (I paid and I’m entitled to ask anything I want to). The package we bought will last us till after the wedding...

These are the few things I learned during the session/discussion with the wedding studio and the beautician. We will start with the beautician first:

Notepad

If possible try to memorise as much as you can on what kind of packages they are offering you, how many sessions and of course, the price (most of the time, they will write down on a piece of paper, explaining to you what is what and also the price. But they will not allow you to take that piece of paper). Every time you come out from one beautician salon, spend a few minutes jotting down on your notepad whatever you remember. From there you will know which of which is giving the best price and packages.

Budget and Bargain

After all the effort of memorising and jotting down, by now you should have short-listed at least 3 of them that gives you the best offer. Now you go back to them again, and tell them whoever is offering you this package for this price and this many sessions. Ask them whether they can do better than what you are offered. Well, no guarantee but at least they will try. Remember to ask about the payment terms. I’m cash, debit card and cheque person, no credit card. I was very frank to them regarding the payment and I was surprise that they actually compromised. Now I’m paying monthly with either debit card or cheque, which is much easier for me. Thanks Slimming Sanctuary (Bandar Puteri Puchong).

Don’t be Shy

When I did my first facial, I had a bit of problems. My eczema popped out, it was like 20 cents coins at my both cheek and it was bloody itchy. When I went for my body massage and scrub session I told the manager (I put on my cute little puppy face) and immediately the manager told me she want to do another quick facial for me to stop the eczema. At that moment I thought, shit, she is going to charge a bomb for this but I was wrong. It was FOC because it’s their responsibility and they can’t afford having a customer running around telling people “This is what happened after the facial they did for me”. So, when you encounter allergies or reaction, instead of trying to heal it yourself go to them and ask for help.

P/S: Ask them what you can and can’t use. They are the pro so trust them instead of the promoters from the cosmetic counters.