We’re smack in the middle of Awards Season (Emmys past, Golden Globes present, Oscar future), and every nominee, guest, and seat filler is getting pulled, primped and preened for perfect pictures.

While other guests were getting shampooed, foiled and blown dry… I was treated to a hand massage by the lovely Janmarie, as I sipped on Licorice and Peppermint Tea (which is amazing by the way. I must get more of this to stock in my own kitchen). She then led me upstairs to a private room for the most awesome facial!
She started by having me pick my fragrance. I chose Chamomile (to try and calm my nerves. I’ve been a hyper little kitten lately). She used the Aveda Embrighten Line (fused with Grapeseed Extract) to address the scarring on my skin. I picked after the detox (I know… bad bad BAD Shahada!), so I’ve been dealing with hyperpigmentation and scarring.
I think the facial was only supposed to be half an hour, but it felt longer. It was awesome… I was in absolute Chamomile scented heaven. I nearly fell asleep while she worked on me. Then she placed a towel over my face, tiptoed out of the room… and a massage therapist tiptoed in.
She used what I believe is the Aveda Rosemary Mint lotion (which sends you through a myriad of changes and sensations)… first on my back, then my arms, then legs. Omg I was tingly (and initially freezing) all over. But as my body adjusted, I started to get all warm and cozy… and sure enough, I went right to sleep.
I came to as the therapist tiptoed out and shut the door. It took me a minute to get my bearings… I was really relaxed and not too keen on getting out of the bed just yet.
By the time I came downstairs to join the rest of the world, I was in a relaxed haze. It was awesome.
I went right home and immediately went to bed. I wanted to preserve that feeling for as long as possible.
If my experience was any indication of the regular routine at Bokaos, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be back… soon.
You can find out more about Bokaos Aveda Salon HERE.