Hello September, You Look Good! A Deep Dive Into Hair-Care & Self-Care Routines.

A Fresh Season, A Fresh Routine: Why September Is the Perfect Time for a Reset

Sometimes a new season doesn't require a complete reinvention, but rather simply invites us back to ourselves.

We have to admit it, there is something about September that feels like a fresh start.

Maybe it's the return of routines, maybe it's the subtle shift in the weather, maybe it's the realization that summer is beginning to wind down and another season is waiting just around the corner. Whatever it is, September often brings with it a quiet invitation to pause and ask ourselves some questions:

What do I want to carry into this next season?

And maybe even more importantly:

What do I need to leave behind?

At HAVEN of HARRISBURG and FEVER of HERSHEY, we believe that caring for yourself doesn't always have to mean making dramatic changes.

Sometimes, it looks like a fresh haircut, a color refresh, or just taking an hour out of your busy schedule to sit down, take a breath, and allow someone else to take care of you for a little while.

A New Season Doesn't Mean You Have to Start Over

September has a way of not-so-softly filling our calendars again. School routines return, work schedules become more structured, and activities, appointments, and responsibilities begin competing for our precious time. (raise your hand if you can't remember the 847 log-in usernames and passwords for all of your kids' stuff for school!)

Just me? Ok, we'll keep going :)

As I was saying...before we know it, we're spending so much energy taking care of everyone and everything around us that we forget to make space for ourselves.

This month, we want to offer a gentle reminder: you don't have to wait until you're exhausted to take care of yourself. In fact, that's the WORST time to take care of yourself! Remember our airplane safety instructions...you can't help to put someone else's oxygen mask on before you put yours on first!

A new season can simply be an opportunity to return to the small things that help you feel your best. Small things like drinking more water, taking a walk with that weighted vest on, reading before bed, scheduling that appointment you've been putting off, praying hard, lifting heavy, or allowing yourself an hour to simply sit back and be cared for, etc... can really add up and fill your bucket.

That full bucket, in turn, can start to fill the buckets of others around you!

The Beauty of Returning to Your Hair-Care and Self-Care Routine

The truth is, hair-care or a self-care routine don't have to feel restrictive. In fact, the right ones can create space, bring a little more ease to busy days, and remind us to make time for ourselves along the way.

At HAVEN of HARRISBUG and FEVER of HERSHEY, we hope to offer more than a place to have your hair done. We want our spaces to feel welcoming and comfortable, just a great place where you can take a breath, feel cared for, and simply enjoy a moment for yourself. Don't forget to ask for a soda, coffee/tea, or wine to help you fully feel welcome to enjoy your time.

While we love creating beautiful hair, we also believe in how you feel when you leave our chairs: a little lighter, more confident, and perhaps a little more like yourself. That sense of care and belonging has always been at the heart of what we're creating.

Your September Reset Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

Maybe this month isn't about becoming a completely new person, because guess what, babe. You should love you, for you.

Maybe what you could use is simply about returning to the version of yourself you've been missing or you've sat high on a shelf and forgotten about, like an old but awesomely favorite stuffed animal.

Go ahead, blow the dust off. Stretch a little more, get more water and protein, and start writing down those passwords for the love of all things sChOoLy.

Whatever September looks like, it sure looks good on you. 💛

XO, Jennifer & Teams

"A Blend of Sweet Expertise"

2009 + 2023