At the End of a Busy Winter, I Finally Sat Down in a Hair Salon Chair

It was a Sunday afternoon when my reflection in the mirror felt quite unfamiliar. In a way, it may have been an ordinary day for someone else, but during January and February, thanks to so many people trusting PIAF Clinic and visiting us, I was so busy that I could not even find the time to go to a hair salon.

After work, I would usually collapse from exhaustion and become one with my bed, and on my days off, I would spend my time catching up on sleep or handling unfinished tasks, not even realizing that my hair had grown this long.

"Doctor, isn’t this your first visit in a really long time? How busy have you been to come back after three months? Your hair is a total mess..."

An excerpt from a conversation with the hair designer who is also a regular client and takes care of my hairstyle

At my regular salon, the owner handed me a gown and casually scolded me, which made me burst into an embarrassed laugh.

I tried to make excuses, saying that I had been falling asleep like I was fainting every holiday, but I guess I really did look that bad in the mirror.

I thought, "Ah, so over this time, when many people saw me looking like this, they must have asked about skin treatments and anti-aging procedures... They must have been quite worried." Honestly, if I were on the other side, I think I would have felt more anxious than reassured. I quietly laugh at myself for that.

I also took a photo to commemorate the neatly styled look.

I really feel that it is nice to have the space to refresh myself like this once in a while. And yet, the thought that naturally comes to mind is this: I quietly find myself wanting to be so busy next time that I can’t come back to the salon for another three months.

I do not want to seem only like a "true doctor." More than that, I want to meet more people. I am just an ordinary and honest doctor who gets the greatest energy when more people trust me and come to see me, and who feels a sense of accomplishment when I see their changes.

Of course, as I get busier, the weight of responsibility on my shoulders will become heavier too, right?

In particular, all anti-aging procedures can cause side effects such as swelling or bruising depending on the individual, so I always want to explain honestly the best effort I can make and the precautions first.

Just as the salon owner carefully tended to every single strand of my hair, I also plan to pour all of my senses into design and consultation. Now that my hair has been neatly tidied up, I finally feel at ease, as if I have prepared at least the minimum courtesy to face all of you.

Next week as well, I will share many people’s concerns together in the clinic. I hope you have a comfortable and positive day.

Sincerely,

Director Im Jin-young of PIAF Clinic.