Chapter VI: “Spa Day”
It was Sunday morning and the salon’s staff was gathered outside the shop, it was closed for today, as Kate had told them that they will be all off in order to give the ladies a much deserved surprise. Linda, Julie, Lily, Hannah and Tiffany were chatting among themselves, wondering where Kate was and what her surprise was going to be. Suddenly they heard a car’s honk and realized it was Kate, driving a minivan, she got off to open the doors and addressed her girls.
“Hop on ladies, we’re going on a little road trip” She told them enthusiastically.
Everyone got into the van, they were mostly wearing sports pants, leggings and light gear, as Kate had told them they were going to need comfortable clothes for today. Linda tried to get Kate to tell her where they were going, but their boss kept her lips sealed as she said it was a surprise.
“We are here, welcome to your all expenses covered, Spa Day!” declared Kate as she parked the car outside the big spa. The ladies were all excited, clapping and making noise as they got out and entered the place. They were greeted in the lobby area, while Kate was making the payment to the receptionist for their booked appointments, as they were getting a full day care package for six people. When everything was sorted out, the receptionist was compelled to question them.
“Forgive me if I’m being rude, but may ask you, why is it that you are all bald?” She asked as politely as possible, as she never had seen so many women gathered in the same place.
“Oh don’t worry about it, I guess you could say it is a fashion statement of our salon, you see I’ve been bald by choice for many years now and when I shared it with the girls, well let’s just say they couldn’t resist to try the look by themselves” responded Kate with a lighthearted laugh, after being bald for so many years she by now had more than got use to giving explanations from time to time.
“Wow! That’s really interesting, so all of you gals decided to go bald, how is it to be a bald woman?” asked the receptionist with plenty of curiosity by the uncommon sight she was experiencing.
“For me it has been a wonderful experience, I love the way it feels and looks, since I saw Kate for the first time I was hooked and I knew I had to become a baldy myself” said Linda happily sharing her own experience.
“I think it is really cool! I’ve always loved alternative hairstyles, and have tried many of them, so I guess this was the next logical choice, and I love when I get to persuade clients to try it out for themselves” said Julia chuckling.
“I was super impressed when I saw three bald hairstylists, it was captivating, so I wanted to show them my commitment with my job by joining them as a bald chick, it was one of the best decisions in my life” shared Lily with enthusiasm.
“When my mom shaved her head I was astonished, I couldn’t believe my eyes, and as the months passed I realized how beautiful she looked, so when Lily went bald, it was all the motivation I needed to get it done myself” said Hannah with nostalgia.
“I think I was the most extreme case, when I started to work in the salon I had no intention to shave my head whatsoever, I used to be super obsessed with my hair making sure it always looked fashionable and stylish, but one day, well let’s just say I had a change of heart~” Tiffany said with a inside grin. “It was a magical experience, I just couldn’t wait to be smooth and shiny, now I’m a true bald convert~!” added Tiffany while rubbing her head with pride.
“That’s amazing; I could have never imagined it was so significant to every one of you, I think you all look incredibly gorgeous, anyway, here are your passes for your treatments, I hope you enjoy it” said the receptionist as she gave the tickets to Kate, who shook her hand candidly in return.
“Thank you very much, um…?”
“Melanie”
“Melanie, if you ever want to get your hair done, here is where you can find us” said Kate, giving her a salon’s card with the address.
The girls then proceeded to get their spa day started; they got a deluxe package and were able to really relax with massages, boiling rocks, depilation, facials, Jacuzzis and a sauna. Tiffany, Lily and Hannah managed to use the tanning machines in order to make their heads match their skin color, although Tiffany went with a bit more of a golden tone, while Lily and Hannah kept pretty much their color but with a bit more of a vivid tone. They were all taking a break in the resting area, when Kate gave an announcement.
“I have one last surprise for you girls” said Kate while showing a big bottle with oily translucid looking liquid.
“What’s that Kate?” asked Julie
“I’m glad you ask, if I recall correctly you guys have said that you wished you could stay smooth for longer periods of times without the need to shave every day, so I contacted a friend from Kuganda and asked her to send me this special lotion” explained Kate as she showcased the substance.
“Oh I remember that place from your stories, what does it do?” asked Linda, intrigued.
“It helps your head to stay really smooth without having it to shave as regularly, due to it decreasing the hair growth rate significantly, it’s made with natural ingredients by the Kugandan women and it has been used for generations. I have asked some of the spa’s operators to give us a proper head massage using this beauty” said Kate while holding the big bottle of lotion with a satisfied grin on her face.
Everyone was awed at Kate’s explanation and couldn’t wait to have their heads treated to such an exotic product. They all took a seat in some massage chairs, then the spa’s workers started to rub their heads with the lotion and began massaging them with their fingers. The girls couldn’t hide the pleasure in their faces, as they started to make some moaning noises, indicating their euphoric state of mind.
“OMG~!!! This is, like, sooooo delicious…~” Tiffany gagged, almost melting into the chair.
“Oooooh, I know girl; I feel like Elmer Fudd in that Buggs Bunny cartoon…” said Hannah smiling as she felt the staff’s strong finger flexing.
“I’ve never felt this good in my entire life…” whispered a relaxed Lily as she was about to reach Nirvana.
“Maaaaan, this is what being bald is about!” exclaimed Julia excitedly.
“Kate, I think these girls have surpassed my head rubbing abilities…” Linda humbly admitted while enjoying her massage.
“Don’t worry, you’ll get there eventually, I believe in you” responded Kate laughing.
Once the massages were done, the ladies changed their clothes and prepared to leave. They couldn’t stop rubbing each other’s heads in order to compare smoothness and softness. After they thanked Melanie and the other employees, everyone got into the van ready to go home.
“My head looks fabulous~! And better yet it feels so incredibly di-vine~” Tiffany shrieked with much flare while hectically rubbing her head as she looked at herself in her compact mirror.
“Tiff is right Kate, why didn’t you ask for the lotion before? It’s amazing” questioned Hannah with intrigue.
“Well, although the lotion is great, it must not be used carelessly, as it not only slows down the hair growth, but if you use it periodically for 18 months or so, you will end up permanently bald” stated Kate with a momentous tone in her voice.
Everyone was shocked, they all loved being bald, but had never considered actually remaining bald for the rest of their lives. But the silence and serious tone was abruptly cut short.
“Really~?! That’s such great news Kate, I would love to feel this smoothness 24/7~! Although it’s great to get shaved every day, this could save so much time, I’m definitely going for it~” Declared Tiffany enthusiastically without a single out of doubt in her voice.
“That’s so cool Tiffany! That chair really made a 180 on you” said Lily with a light giggle.
“It sure did babygirl~! I’m a true baldy, in body and mind, I don’t know HOW could I stand having that old mop covering my glorious bright head~” She said in a pretend disgusted tone. “So Kate, I want to get started with that lotion right away, please~!” pronounced Tiffany with eagerness.
“Maybe I’ll go for it too Kate, I have felt so much comfortable bald that I just don’t see myself growing my hair again” explained Julia with her characteristic easy going attitude.
“What do you say mom, should we do it too?” asked Hannah, raising her eyebrows in an adventurous manner.
“Well it’s up to you sweetie, you are 18 now, your hair, or lack there off…” She giggled “…your choice, as for me, I definitely in love with my bald head, and now that I think about it, sounds like a great way to keep it smooth and shiny all the time, I say we go full bald” replied Linda with conviction while rubbing her daughter’s head with tenderness and affection.
“Awesome mom, I couldn’t agree more! Lily, are you in?” asked Hannah
“Of course! I can’t be the only one left out, besides I have committed myself with baldness and I’m not going back now” said Lily with confidence.
“Glad to hear you all are so determined ladies, all right, first thing tomorrow morning I’ll start your Kugandan head treatments and I’ll make arrangements for more lotion to be immediately shipped” said Kate as everyone clapped and cheered.
True to her word, Kate made sure to apply the Kugandan lotion twice a day to all the ladies after giving them a good shave. Tiffany went the extra mile having a double application every day, each with a meticulous lotion rub; she couldn’t wait to become bald for life! The changes were significant, as everyone noticed that with every application their heads got softer and had almost no hair growth as the weeks went by, they were all delighted with the results.
One day afterwards, a young woman entered the salon, she then approached the reception.
“Good evening, I have an appointment with Kate” said the woman with emotion.
“Yes, she will be with you right away, wait a moment…aren’t you Melanie from the spa?” asked Lily cheerily.
“The one and only” responded Melanie with a smile.
“Hi Melanie, hop on into the chair” said Kate as she invited her to take a seat.
“So, what are we having done today?” asked Kate while she capped Melanie.
“What we discussed on the phone Kate” answered Melanie with determination in her voice.
“All right, just wanted to be sure, let’s get started” said Kate grinning as she turned on her clippers.