How would you feel?

[civilspouse]

I used to go to an Aveda salon and they usually did some sort of massage (scalp, hand, etc). It usually made me feel a little uncomfortable but I liked it.

[Sheherezade]

My stylist has done it. I never feel squeamish about a massage unless I feel like the person is hitting on me. I'm totally open for free pleasure...


Angie

[diggitydot]

I've never had that experience at a salon, but I'm also cool telling someone to get the fuck off of me if I don't want them touching me.

[MrsK]

Not all Aveda salons are the same. The one I go to for hair massages the shampoo and conditioner in while washing the hair, and someone will come around during the cut to ASK if you want a hand massage, but there's no awkwardness.

I'm not into the scalp massage either. Those shampoo sinks are so uncomfortable. Why would I want to hang my head in there longer. I don't like the Aveda perfumes and oils either. Just their whole ambiance strikes me as gimmicky.

[medpedspouse]

I go to Mike's Barber Shop. Mike has never given me a massage. Prior to Mike's I used to go to Vinnies. Vinny never gave me a massage either. Is there something wrong with me?

Fluff, you are getting a baaaaaad deal. DH goes to Gene's barbershop where he gets hot towels on his face while getting a shoulder/neck rub by the big burly dude!

[medpedspouse]

I've never had that experience at a salon, but I'm also cool telling someone to get the fuck off of me if I don't want them touching me.

I bet they do get their hands off asap. 😂

I am not a fan of most massages...they do the opposite and I end up more tense. I just call it for what it is. Saying "thank you but I would rather not have a massage right now" has worked for me...and them - I don't think anyone gets their feelings hurt or feels awkward.

[fluffhead]

DH goes to Gene's barbershop where he gets hot towels on his face while getting a shoulder/neck rub by the big burly dude!

Yeah. I think I'll stick with Mike. Your dh can keep his big burly dude.
Though Mike is always insisting that I need to trim my eyebrows.