Chapter 40

I walked into the salon with a sense of excitement, looking forward to a much-needed hair transformation.

As I approached the reception desk, the stylist greeted me with a warm smile and asked how he could help.

"I was hoping to try something new today," I said, gesturing to my long hair. "Maybe something fun and trendy?"

The stylist's eyes lit up. "I have just the thing," he said, leading me over to his chair.

I settled into a comfortable chair and watched as the stylist got to work.

He started by washing and conditioning my hair, working the products into my scalp with a relaxing massage.

As he worked, we chatted about everything from our favorite Broadway shows to the latest celebrity gossip.

Once my hair was clean and dry, the stylist began sectioning it off and working his magic.

He started by teasing my hair at the crown to create volume, then carefully braiding two small sections at the back of my head.

Next, he formed the braids into two low buns, securing them with bobby p