Hair/nail salons

[Shopaholicmama]

WelI...I chickened out on showing up to my hair appointment this weekend. The stylists make me so nervous because they ask a million questions, and they try to offer you drinks and snacks. For some reason, I get really nervous when I have to drink in front of people. I start shaking and it's just super embarrassing. Why can't they have their own rooms that you go in? :crying:

Anyway, I forced myself to go get my nails done today. I got through the whole appointment, and I feel like a rock star! I really feel like I can take on the world because I did something that is so hard for me. My goal is to get my hair done next weekend. I'll just practice breathing and remind myself that the worst that can happen is that they make fun of me. Easier said than done lol. Anyone else have issues getting their hair or nails done?

 

[MollyBeGood]

Hi,
I have never had a manicure but yeah haircuts are torture! All the damn small talk and some stranger putting their hands on me in public-- No thanks!. So, now I have learned to cut my own hair and I no longer dump money getting something done that ranks up there with a colonic anxiety-wise! LoL

Good luck! It's never as bad as we make it out to be when it's over and done.

 

[xmisunderstoodx]

Yeah, I feel so awkward and nervous when I'm just sitting there getting my nails or hair done. I get so nervous when they try to make small talk but feel awkward and uncomfortable otherwise.

 

[Shopaholicmama]

Yes I hate the small talk! I also think everyone is staring at me. Talk about self-centered lol. I have no idea why I'm worried about people being so concerned with me because I know they aren't. Even if they are, I don't know why I care because seriously who are they anyway? I always try to prep myself by imaging what I'm afraid of actually happening. Like having a full out panic attack and people laughing. It has actually happened and I survived, so now I know I can get through it.

 

[Shopaholicmama]

Oh I forgot, I wonder if they realize the entire time that I'm coaching myself in my head..."You can do this. Breathe. Look, you are doing so well. Breathe. You deserve to be here just like everyone else. Breathe". Lol

 

[TreeBones]

Yeah small talk is the worst, And I hate it how its part of their job to try and talk with you, It feels forced.
I especially hate nail salons because they are just so close to your face and the people around you are all social butterflies and im just sitting there like i just want to get this over with and go home.