It seems that even metrosexuality has its limits. Case in point: L found out yesterday that she won a free facial for her and a friend after filling out a small form at our dry cleaners. She got a phone call from a Mary Kay representative informing her of the news. Having rarely won more than a free sandwich after buying eight at Subway, L was excited and quickly wondered which of her friends she'd bring along for the facial. Later that night she called out from the kitchen.
"Sweetheart?" she said.
"Yes," I replied.
"Do you want to get the facial?"
I laughed for a second and then called back, "Uh, no thanks."
"Why not?" L asked.
I admit that I could not articulate a good answer, but did I really need to? It's one thing to pamper myself at the clubby John Allan's and buy products with such macho-sounding names as Jack Black or the purposely ambiguous Zirh, but Mary Kay? That's where I draw the line.
Posted by The Groom at April 28, 2004 02:25 PMMary Kay aside (I would wonder if their facials are any good..... but that would just be my brand hang up) I talked Trevor.net into going in for a facial with me (and he hasn't even had a masculine manicure... yet). Honestly, he loved it and will go back for another before the wedding. It's a lot like massage or any other form of being pampered - guys don't think they should be pampered, but once you start you'll see why we girls make such a big deal of it.
If there were a vote (and I think there should be), I would absolutely vote that you try it.
Posted by: Malinda (trevor.net) at April 28, 2004 02:39 PMI've heard rumors that winning a Mary Kay facial is essentially 'winning' an invitation to a sales pitch. This situation may be different, but be wary....
Posted by: AJ at April 28, 2004 03:05 PML has been warned. I was similarly skeptical.
Posted by: The Groom at April 28, 2004 03:13 PML:
Don't do it!! It's a big pink way to try to get you to purchase products; give a pink party and or become a big pink rep. I'm sure your mom will treat you to a facial without getting creases and more wrinkles from the aggravation of a "free" facial. When was the last time you heard of a friend winning a pink cadillac?
As an aside...their mascara and hand cream are terrific :-)
Pam
Posted by: Pam at April 29, 2004 08:49 AMI am a Mary Kay rep and please let L know that she may have to perform the facial on herself. In most states we are not allowed to actually do the facial unless we are a licensed cosmetologists or dermatologist. All we can do is place the product in front of you with a wet washcloth and tell you how to apply it yourself. I would hate for L to be disappointed so please make her aware it may not be like a spa facial. Although I can attest that her skin will feel and look better afterwards as Mary Kay formulas are quite good and their products do a darn fine job.
Posted by: christina at April 29, 2004 01:59 PMI had a MK facial a couple of weeks ago as part of a makeover I had "won" after attending a bridal show. Everyone that enters, wins. It's the MK ladies way of getting new customers. If she is willing to sit through their sales pitch and do the facial herself, it's not a bad way to spend an hour.
The satin hands kit is awesome - you need to purchase it for L so she always has soft, amazing to be held hands :)
Posted by: julie at April 29, 2004 06:14 PMWow, glad I read these comments before I called L to tell her all of the things written in the comments. I "ditto" all of the comments both the warnings and the support for the "satin hands" cream.
Posted by: SisOB at April 29, 2004 11:22 PM