<p>found it! dcmilitary.com
Zaphod, you might wanna be sitting down for this one! But have no fear- you too can call for an appointment! ;)</p>
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<p>GOOD HAIR DAY</p>
<p>JO2(SW/AW) Lacy Hicks
by JO2(SW/AW) Lacy Hicks
Trident Staff Writer </p>
<p>Waves is much more than a hair salon. </p>
<p>“It’s a place where the women can relax and really treat themselves for a few minutes,” said beautician Paula Clarke. </p>
<p>The new beauty shop, located in Bancroft Hall’s 1st Wing, opened recently to provide hair care services to women midshipmen and, on a space available basis, local female servicemembers. </p>
<p>Liz MacDonald, the supervisor of the salon and Bancroft’s barbershop, said a salon existed in 7th Wing for years, but in the mid-'90s it was merged with the barbershop. </p>
<p>Since she became supervisor last summer, MacDonald’s goal has been to open a new beauty shop. </p>
<p>“I just felt it was important for the ladies to have their own place, especially since we had the space available right beside the barbershop,” said MacDonald. </p>
<p>The services beauticians now offer at Waves such as relaxers, perms, cuts and styles, were specifically tailored to answer the needs of female midshipmen. Those needs were identified by a voluntary survey that was distributed to women in the brigade. </p>
<p>“From the survey, we learned many things about the ladies’ hair care that will be useful in tailoring the services provided,” said Cmdr. Walter Grauer, deputy director of the Non-appropriated Fund Division. </p>
<p>“We learned how often they get their hair cut, where they typically go to get it cut, what services they currently receive at the academy, and what ones they would like to see added.” </p>
<p>Most services are the same as those provided at the barbershop, but knowing that it’s a place just for them makes a difference to the women. </p>
<p>“I feel it was something the academy really needed. I know it has been a true morale booster for me as well as other female midshipmen,” said Midn. 4/C Crystal Piraino. </p>
<p>“The atmosphere and environment really caters to the women here.” </p>
<p>“When the beauty shop was a part of the barbershop, I noticed a significant drop in the number of female midshipmen coming in,” said beautician Flo Jackson. </p>
<p>“Since we have opened Waves, there has been a tremendous pick-up in business.” </p>
<p>On average, the beauty shop tends to get 40 customers a week, double the female clientele at the barbershop before Waves opened. </p>
<p>“It just felt weird going into a barbershop to get my hair done,” said Midn. 1/C Alexis Kinney. “I definitely come more often since they opened Waves.” </p>
<p>The beauticians are determined to help their clients find a place they can go to clear their heads while maintaining their professional appearances at affordable rates. </p>
<p>“Sometimes the females have a harder time adjusting to military life, so giving them the opportunity to relax and just talk makes them feel more comfortable with their new environment,” said Clarke. </p>
<p>“It’s the small things, like shampooing their hair or giving them a deep conditioning, that really brightens their day.” </p>
<p>Such “small things” can have a big effect on a person’s morale. </p>
<p>“I had heard about the deep conditioning from some of the other girls. I came in one day after having a bad day and I decided to get my hair deep conditioned,” said Kinney. </p>
<p>“I left there feeling a lot better. When you feel good about your appearance, then it just makes you feel better about everything else.” </p>
<p>As Waves’ reputation grows throughout Bancroft Hall, more and more midshipmen are making appointments. </p>
<p>“This was my first visit to Waves since it opened,” said Piraino, “but I plan to make it a weekly routine.” </p>
<p>To make an appointment at Waves, visit the salon at 1st Wing. </p>
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<p>Now really, how bad would facials and massages be after all that PAE, sailing, marching and swimming with the jelly fish? Soft skin does not mean soft innards!!! These gals are tough…why not look good (if even for only the briefest of moments) doing it! After all, all of 'em (males and females alike) get mud facials during sea trials already…why not make them available year round? Bettcha the guys would love it…nothing beats a warm mud pack and a good massage for strained muscles! (so much better then ice!) :)</p>
<p>usna09mom: read another article that mentioned “coloring”, “highlighting” and “waxing” services…will have to look for it again, but will post when I find it. The article mentioned men taking advantage of the services (waxing specifically) as well “after hours” (guess they need some privacy too!)</p>