September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, and around here, we don’t think of self-care as selfish; we know it’s survival. At Garnish, we’ve always believed in the power of luxury self-care, whether that means investing in custom extensions and crowns or creating space for small, everyday rituals that restore your balance.
This month, we’re talking about self-care splurges and saves. Because yes, there’s magic in treating yourself to something luxe. And there’s also power in the little things that don’t cost a dime. Here’s our take on a self-care mix that hits both ends of the spectrum.
Splurge #1: Treat Yourself to That Product You Can’t Stop Thinking About
You know the one. The conditioner, spray, or masque your stylist uses that smells so good and leaves your hair feeling like silk. Instead of telling yourself it’s “just a product,” think of it as an extension of your salon experience—a way to keep that post-appointment confidence alive every day.
This isn’t about buying just to buy. It’s about choosing a product that genuinely improves the health, longevity, and luxury of your extensions. Think of it as bringing a little Garnish magic home with you.
Not sure what the product you’re thinking of is called? Trust us: We’ll be so glad to put it in your hands the next time we see you. Just ask!
Splurge #2: Reframe Your Investment
When it comes to self-care, hair is not a “nice to have.” It’s something you live with every single day. You invest in skincare, you splurge on lattes without blinking, and you’ll book the facial or fitness class when you need it. Why should your hair be any different?
Extensions, crowns, and professional products are an investment in how you feel—your confidence, your presence, your vibe. And we’d argue that’s priceless. Luxury self-care splurges are about recognizing your worth and choosing to honor it with intentional investments.
Save #1: Take a Pause (Literally)
Sometimes the most powerful form of self-care isn’t doing anything; it’s stopping. Pausing for five minutes—whether it’s to sit in silence, stretch, or just breathe deeply—isn’t glamorous, but it’s transformational. For busy women balancing family, career, and life, a real pause can be the very thing that prevents burnout.
Try pairing this with a simple ritual: a cup of tea, a walk around the block, or even brushing your hair slowly and intentionally before bed. Cost? Zero. Payoff? Immense.
Save #2: Set a Boundary
This one costs nothing but courage. Saying no to the thing (or person … iykyk) that drains you is the kind of self-care that shifts everything. Whether it’s declining that extra work project (when they say “No pressure,” take them at their word!), skipping the event that doesn’t serve you, or protecting your Sunday morning peace, boundaries are a way of choosing yourself—over and over again.
Don’t forget that you can also say yes to the thing (or person!) that restores you. If an old boundary is no longer serving you, let it come down.
Splurge and Save: Take the Next Small Step Toward the Hair You Want
Here’s the sweet spot where self-care doesn’t fit neatly into one box. Maybe you’ve been thinking about addressing hair loss, or you’ve been curious about extensions but haven’t taken the leap.
The next step doesn’t have to be a full transformation. It could be booking a consultation, filling out our online application, or even calling a dermatologist to talk about thinning hair.
On the surface, it’s a save—you’re simply gathering information. But in reality, it’s the beginning of a splurge that could change everything. What you save might not be money at all. It might be your confidence, your sense of self, or the joy you feel when you look in the mirror.
The Garnish Takeaway
Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some days it looks like a luxury leave-in treatment; other days it looks like a quiet cup of coffee in the morning light. What matters is that you’re choosing you—because everything else flows from that.
This September, we hope you’ll give yourself permission to both splurge and save, investing not just in your hair but in the moments, rituals, and boundaries that keep you whole. We think you’ll be glad you did; we hope your commitment to luxury self-care will last way beyond this month.
