Abi:original - If you aren't original, what are you?

Like a kid in a candy store, I set out to explore Anisaty Ladies Salon in Sharjah. What a better way to start the weekend! A trendy establishment Anisaty offers the works from flawless mani-pedi's to soothing hair treatments.  Located in the heart of Buhaira Corniche, right behind a swanky new Lulu supermarket, this salon has had a steady stream of clients for a long time. I first set out for a much-needed hair treatment. Like most women in the UAE, my hair is often dry and dull. Thanks to the staff at Anisaty this was soon a thing of the past. They gave me a quick hair wash and then applied a Loreal hair mask that was kept for an hour. In normal circumstances the hair mask needs to be on for about 10 minutes or so. I kept mine on while I had my nail treatment.  Soft tresses soon appeared leaving me speechless.   The lady doing my blow dry offered to try something different. We went in for soft curls at the end of my locks. It was a very welcome chan...

The Lotus Blossom mani-pedi at Tips and Toes was just what I needed to kick start the week. Those of you with equally unending to-do lists know exactly what I'm talking about. There is never any time for one's self let alone one's tired toes. Walking in to the salon felt rejuvenating from the start. The therapist starts by cleaning and filing of the nails. The treatment is enhanced by the salon's own signature lotions and scrubs. Its moisturising mask is used to ensure that moisture stays locked in. When the therapist suggests a callous treatment, I have to meekly agree. Here's where a clear lotion is applied to the skin which is wrapped in cling film for up to ten to twelve minutes. Anyone with dry skin cannot stop from hugging one's sole after they transform in to soft surfaces. For now my feet and fingers feel pampered and frankly so do I. The Lotus Blossom treatment costs Dhs. 205 and is the offer of the month at all Tips and Toes outlets across...