The other morning I got the rare pleasure of having some unexpected spare time to treat myself to a salon service. I went to a nearby Fantastic Sams Salon and got a trim and a conditioning treatment. It was nice to have some “me time” and I enjoyed chatting with the friendly stylist and reading a gossip magazine while under the dryer.
I went in on a Tuesday morning and there was a steady stream of customers. Most of them were walk-ins without an appointment yet none of them had to wait longer than 10 or 15 minutes. I noticed many of the customers were older women. I think they have a special for senior citizens on Tuesdays but I could be wrong. Their services and price list was not visible and I had to ask how much my conditioning treatment would be- only $10!
After my salon service I felt refreshed and my hair felt soft and healthy again. The prices at Fantastic Sams are very reasonable making a salon service an affordable gift to yourself or others during the holidays.
Below are some tips from Fantastic Sams:
Recession-Friendly Color – Fantastic Sams Hair Salons Tipping & Highlift Services
This year’s trends point to fall themes that will take on a more natural look, with more color applied under the crown area rather than surface. As a result, the new growth will be less noticeable and will allow clients to stretch their salon visits during the economic crunch. Fantastic Sams Hair Salons’ tipping and highlift services allow customers to receive face framing highlights on the ends of the hair rather than full head foils. These color applications light up the face, are less costly and are low in maintenance.
For Blondes – Clarifying Services
Spent the summer in the pool with the kids? At Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, blondes receive clarifying services to rid the hair of product and mineral buildup that may cause the blonde tones to look flat or off tone, especially if they have been in chlorinated pools. An affordable “clear glossing treatment” for blondes adds shine and enhances blonde tones.
For Brunettes & Redheads – Glossing Treatments
At Fantastic Sams Hair Salons we keep brunettes’ and redheads’ color looking fresh by providing affordable glossing treatments in between color services. Fantastic Sams stylists can add in color pigment to the gloss to bump up the color and keep it looking great in between visits.
I actually inquired about a glossing treatment because I had never heard of it and thought it sounded neat. My stylist had never heard of it either so she recommended the conditioning treatment instead which I was happy to try and very much enjoyed.
A full listing of Fantastic Sams Hair Salons can be found at www.fantasticsams.com.
(Full disclosure: We received Fantastic Sams® Hair Salons gift certificates for trial of services. The opinions in this review are our own)
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DARLA KIDDER says
I need a haircut badly my hair hangs in my eyes, I need the gift certificate I need to do something for my self.
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Mari says
I would love to win because in this economy, hair cuts are a luxury. I have been giving myself trims at home but would love to be able to get a decent hair cut by a professional.
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Angela says
This is a great giveaway. I've been to fantastic sams and would love to go back to get my hair highlighted (for the first time in over 6 years!)
Thanks for the chance to win
Angela
maasangela @ gmail . com
Cheryl says
I would love to win this. My husband was laid off from his job the Friday before Halloween (of course, nothing is happening with the job applications he's submitted, it being the holiday). We are on a tight budget just to stay in our house and pay the necessary bills.
My highlights are badly grown out, I have about 2-3 inches of roots showing now. I could use a haircut too. But we don't have money to spend on hair right now.
Christine says
I have not had my haircut in over 2years,I would love to win this for myself…
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Andrea says
My husband always gets his hair cut at Fantastic Sams. I would love to win for him!
Idaho Jill says
Just the other day my husband told me to win some haircuts for him – I told him I had never seen a giveaway for that. Lo and behold, here it is! I'd love to win this to pay for a couple of haircuts for him, thanks!
Renee says
I have never visited a Fantastic Sam's but I would love to, for the first time, with a $25 certificate that I won!
Peggy says
I would love to get a trim from Sam's,I don't get to the hairdresser too often
Thanks
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JC says
DH loves getting haircut at the Fantastic Sam's nearby. The new stylist know the exact style he wants I guess.
Anonymous says
I think I deserve to win because last week I took the clippers to my hair in frustration and now I have 1 inch of hair all over my head! No joke!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com
Anonymous says
I have not had a hair cut in over 6 months. I thought I wanted to grow it out but I look like a haggard old woman…and I am a guy! LOL I could really use a professional cut!
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com
Thao says
You know, it would be so nice to win this. I never spend more than 15 on a cut, I go to Great clips when they have the 5.99 sale. It would be nice to get a cut without worrying about how much it would cost and then the tip too.
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Tamara B. says
It has been so long since I had my hair highlighted it would be nice for the holidays to have it done.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
julied says
I would love to get a new highlight done. But the best part would just be the me time (with some quiet).
Angela G says
I really need a haircut. I tried to cut my hair myself to save some money and it turned out terribly. So much so that I now wear my hair in a bun. Oops!
Julie says
My daughter wants to get her hair cut-she has had her hair cut before at Fantastic Sam's before-liked it
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Nicole says
Hubby always goes to the Fantastic Sams down the street! He loves it!
Happi Shopr says
I had mid-shoulder length naturally curly hair and got it cut super short last year around this time. I am now letting it grow back out (it's just touching my shoulders now) and look like little orphan annie! I could really use some help.
trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
buzzd says
I need a haircut and there is a fantastic sams nearby
Pamela S says
I'd give this to my daughter because SHE deserves pampering. She's a college student and her hair is dry and brittle. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Jinxy and Me says
I would love to win this because I haven't had a haircut in months and it is looking really scraggly. I need a cut before the holidays!