Are you tired of hosting the usual birthday parties for your little daughter? Are you out of ideas where to bring your princess and friends? Or, are you simply wishing for a bonding time with your munchkin aside from your shopping dates?
Pampering and Bonding. This is the exactly the kind of treat we had when my daughter, niece and I stepped into the California Nails & Day Spa on that sunny Saturday. Just by the words on the invite we knew we were in for something new – a spa party for kids! Party host and owner Leslie Matta shares that, “The concept came to us courtesy of our experience with our clients. Mommies usually come in with their daughters tagging along. We wanted the little ones to feel welcome and join their mommies during pampering treatments. Now, we have treatments for the kids not only to fill in the time but also present an opportunity to bond with mommy as well.”
Counting those cute little fingers is more fun at California Nails’ Mini Manicure and Nail Art. Experienced and highly-trained attendants carefully clean kids’ fingernails with hypo-allergenic cleansers then buff them with wooden nail files. Nail cutting will only happen under the request of mommies. For those colorful nail art, the girls can choose from the many designs available which are sometimes simplified to fit those little nails.
Being the nanay that I am, I did not let the day go without inquiring about California Nails’ safety and cleanliness standards. “All our kits are kept sanitized and sterilized to prevent contamination and transmission. We strictly implement the safety procedures to keep the quality of our services intact,” clarifies Leslie.
We were also intrigued to find out what the Cupcake Pedicure from the kiddie spa packages really is. As the girls are getting their nails to dry with those cute little fans, the staff actually started handing out cupcakes before they went cleaning and trimming those tiny toenails. “The mini cakes keep the girls from fidgeting on their seats. Before the girls knew it, the pedicure is done with the cakes that kept them busy,” says Leslie.
As I began feeling envious from all the pampering the girls are enjoying, they were ushered in a separate room for a taste of the Milky Way Facial. Specifically developed for girls, the facial involves cleaning, moisturizing and nourishing procedures with only natural topical creams like (you guessed it!) milk. Feeling and looking refreshed, the girls got up with a slight sheen on their faces that fittingly complemented their big smiles.
“This is the fun alternative from the usual birthday party we host for our daughters. Starting from a small party of six girls, we have several packages of treatments they will surely like. The girls also get to bring home their very own kiddie nail kits,” shares Leslie. Girly group dates are welcome at any California Nails’ branches or you can especially arrange a kiddie spa party at a different venue.
Yes, gone are the days where girls have to contend with fake nails and doing their own manicures and pedicures. With California Nails, girls get to have fun simply by just being girls.
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