My (lucky) sister’s long weekend in the sybaritic Florida Keys made me think of the wonderful Aveda lifestyle and concept salon experience I’d had at Victoria’s Salon on Duval, not long after I’d moved back to NY last year. I’m sure Sarah has equally fond memories of her own–we both received the royal treatment on her wedding day!

Victoria’s happens to be located in a charming old two-story house, and despite its location in the heart of downtown Key West (right across the street from the boisterous-but very much beloved-Bull and Whistle Bar), it was easy for me to relax and enjoy being pampered–and how!  The amazing Aveda stylist didn’t seem to mind to taking a long time to lather/massage my hair and head; as delightful as that felt, what had pleased me the most was the styling that followed.  I can honestly say I don’t think my hair has ever been as sleek and shiny  as it had been on that humid October day: to look at it, one would never have guessed how long  I’d been outside in the rain….

While I can only speak of my own lavish  hair-care experience at Victoria’s (there wasn’t enough time to indulge myself in anything else), Aveda would also like to remind you of the myriad of other benefits available at their signature salons and spas: some of which are even free. How cool is that?!

And since I think so highly of Aveda ,overall (read the laudable [no]animal-testing promise here), I also decided to stalk the company on Facebook. I’m glad I did, because that’s where I noticed their version of a stimulus package.

Not sure about anyone else, but since yours truly didn’t get to venture any further than the slushy, slippery streets of upstate NY this weekend, I could definitely stand a little pick-me-up!

Jen #2