Disclosure: I received free services through a giveaway, all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. Please see my Disclosure page for my information.
I was chosen for a special moms day of pampering at a new hair salon and spa here in Hampton Roads. I entered in the giveaway back in December and received word that I was selected on Christmas Eve. I was so surprised and excited!
The salon is called XO Hair Lab, it’s pretty centrally located in Chesapeake, VA right off I-64 near the Greenbrier Mall.
The salon is called XO Hair Lab, it’s pretty centrally located in Chesapeake, VA right off I-64 near the Greenbrier Mall.
XO Hair Lab is a beautiful salon with unique upscale decor that really helps you feel relaxed and peaceful! It’s split into two sides, the salon on one side and the spa on the other.
The salon side
My day began on the salon side with a hair treatment of my choice. My stylist was Mandi, she let down my braid and assessed my hair. She asked me what I wanted and we got started. We went to the back where I lounged back and got a wonderful massaging shampoo and a 10 minute deep conditioning.
My view while lounging back at the sinks.
After that we went back to the salon chair, Mandi put on a leave in conditioner, combed through my hair and gave me my first trim in 4 years. She knew keeping my length was important to me and understood that I’m not a fan of blunt straight across haircuts. She trimmed about an inch of hair but kept with the natural layers that were there. Giving me a hair cut that didn’t look like a haircut! I was most nervous about the cut and she did phenomenal!
Next Mandi did a Keratin Express Blowout, this was a first time experience for me! It involved painting on some “liquid gold” as she calls it, blow drying it and then setting it in with the flat iron. This treatment was perfect for me because while this salon is known for their extraordinary color jobs, I really have grown to love my natural color and this treatment helps embrace it and make it more healthy, soft and shiny! As she was flat ironing my hair someone came to massage my hands and give me a paraffin and rose petal dip.
Next Mandi did a Keratin Express Blowout, this was a first time experience for me! It involved painting on some “liquid gold” as she calls it, blow drying it and then setting it in with the flat iron. This treatment was perfect for me because while this salon is known for their extraordinary color jobs, I really have grown to love my natural color and this treatment helps embrace it and make it more healthy, soft and shiny! As she was flat ironing my hair someone came to massage my hands and give me a paraffin and rose petal dip.
After Mandi finished I got to go sit in the lounge on the spa side, it has some relaxing ambient lighting, music and refreshments. I enjoyed some refreshments and sat on a couch reading a book while waiting for my facial.
I wrapped up my visit with a facial with Amie. She did a hydro jelly mask. I’ve never had a facial before, just massages where they will briefly do your face and head. It was an interesting experience, there was not much of a massage, just lightly rubbing different cleansers and oils, then applying the mask, which completely covered my face except for my nostrils. It did leave some residue on my face and in my hair which was a little weird. I was told this was a mini facial so I’m not sure if a full one would differ but I would do a massage over a facial next time! I prefer more touch! I did however use this time with the mask on to reach a full shavasana which was extra relaxing!!
My day at XO Hair Lab in total was about 3 to 3.5 hours. I was truly treated like royalty while I was there. It was such a great experience, I’m blessed that I was given the opportunity to go. I would highly recommend them to others and definitely will be returning myself as well!
My day at XO Hair Lab in total was about 3 to 3.5 hours. I was truly treated like royalty while I was there. It was such a great experience, I’m blessed that I was given the opportunity to go. I would highly recommend them to others and definitely will be returning myself as well!
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