On Tuesday, March 28, Prairie View A&M University students were treated to a day of indulgence and relaxation at the Escape Ebony Spa Care and Pampering Tour. The event was held from 12-4 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center ballroom on March 28. Students who attended the event received free gift bags, free sample hair and skin products, and a chance to win beauty gift baskets.The tour featured a manicure booth where students could receive free manicures. Professional manicurists provided students with the service and gave tips for healthy nail care.
“My favorite booth at the event was the manicure booth, it was nice to receive a free manicure and the manicurists were very friendly,” said freshman Kelly Williams.
The tour also featured a hair and scalp analysis. The booth was hosted by Organic Root Stimulator. Students were given a free scalp analysis with a microscope, and advised about their scalp follicles. After the analysis students were told what products worked best for their hair type, and given product samples. Full size products were also available for students to purchase at discount prices.
There was also a cosmetic where students were given glamorous makeovers with Fashion Fair products. Students were advised of what products, colors, textures and tones worked best for their skin. “The makeover was great, the make up artists gave advice about the products they were using and advised you on how to properly apply them to your face. They left everyone looking beautiful,” said junior Beveier Sanders.
The final booth at the event was the massage booth. Students were given massages while listening to the sounds of soothing jazz music. The soothing massages lasted five minutes, and left students feeling relaxed.
“I really enjoyed the event, it was good because it featured products that were geared toward ethnic people and that’s not something you always see. I would really like to see more events of this nature on campus,” said senior Ebony Brown.