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Originally Posted by *Beth*
So many people are uncomfortable with manicures and/or pedicures. I don't think it's unusual, at all. I love having body work of all kinds. I have many tattoos (artistic ones), including my hands and some fingers. I have a few piercings. I love having a mani, but I don't like that gel polish - and certainly fake nails - destroys my own nails. BUT fake nails do prevent me from tearing at my cuticles. I could have a pedi every day, lol. The Vietnamese women give incredible leg and foot massages. I think it's so healthy to get the blood flowing.
I Am shy and anxious during the procedures, though...I just practice breathing. And it helps that the tech usually speaks little or no English. No small talk is fine with me.
I would LOVE to have a facial! Unfortunately I have miserably sensitive skin on my face and can barely tolerate anything on it. My sweet and wonderful uncle once gave me a gift for a spa treatment including a facial. OMG, I thought my skin was going to burn right off. So I've never had another one. Bad genetics and way too much sun exposure. I don't have wrinkles, though.
When I was younger and had more money I'd get massages. But they're so expensive now, it's impossible to afford one.
Speaking of body modification - I'm going to color my hair right now  It's grown out completely white and looks nice so I have to wonder why I'm going to fuss with it  I'm putting a very high-lift neutral blonde on it, then I can use purple shampoos and conditioners to get a real platinum. IF all goes as planned, that is...
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The platinum color suits so many women so well. I think Christina truly rocks that color. I've even seen young women in their 20s getting their hair dyed platinum. I've seen about four such young women here in CZ. It seems to be an "in" hair color. I don't see myself with that color yet, but my hair is lighter than its been for a while.
I think there are many facials that are mild on skin and even meant for people with sensitive skin. I think you have to go to a real specialist in giving facials. Not just anyone. And likely a very nice salon or spa. I have sensitive skin and have had good luck with most. As mentioned, though, some were much better than others. The one I mentioned at the spa was at an actual European health spa, a type not really found in the US. Some of it was even paid for by our insurance.