But somehow everything works out. Because when Chand washes my hair, I feel a deep sense of peace inside me. My mind has been busy all day – I’m having a party that night and keep worrying about the little details – but as she massages my scalp and pours tea into my hair, it all comes together. slows down. I almost go into a meditative state and barely notice when someone knocks on the door. And the guilt I’m letting go of already feels far away.
I was too relaxed to speak as Chand ushered me to my seat to get my hair cut. This isn’t ideal since she asks me how many inches I want to drop and if I need layering, but I tell her I just want to maintain her length somehow and she thinks it’s best. Please do whatever you want. We stopped talking and closed our eyes as she began the cutting process.
I’ve never done that with a haircut before, even though I’ve always wanted to do it. Having someone touch my hair is so soothing that I feel sleepy. But I usually feel pressured to give the usual hairdresser chat about my recent holiday. But with Chand, I know that this is a hair ritual, not a haircut, so I am allowed to remain silent, close my eyes, and just enjoy the sensation without saying a word. I feel that.
I’m only half-aware of the gentle snip as Chand “releases” my hair and guilt. By the end of the cut, you’ll feel as relaxed as if you just received a full body massage and you’ll notice the difference in your face. While Chand blow-dries my hair, he asks if he can read with Ogham’s cane. I’m not sure what this means, but the answer is obviously yes.
She handed me a silk bag full of twigs (Ogham canes, made from different trees) and asked me to take them out. While she’s drying my hair, I connect it to her wand and pull one out. “That’s gorse,” she said. “The guidance there is for you to engage with the lightness and creative brilliance of your being. It’s about playfulness.
She explained the stick in further detail, linking it to my astrology reading. It was the most enlightening blowout I’ve ever experienced. By the time I left the salon, I felt a million times lighter. And only an inch of hair was cut off. I know this won’t be my last spiritual haircut. And maybe you can try incorporating some Chand rituals at home, starting with brushing and sage…
