Ever walked dressed into a store only to find out that there are a lot more people than you expected? I had that happen this past Thursday. I needed a wig brush, and had found a place that sounded promising via Google. It's a place called Hana Designs here in Denver, it's a combo wig shop/Aveda spa. It was a little scary walking up to the door, but I always feel a little rush of nervousness whenever I'm going to walk into a place dressed. I took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked in...
...to see over a dozen people in the spa! There were women everywhere! A lot were having their hair done, others were browsing. Of course, I assumed that everyone turned to look at me - which probably was true, since a bell rang when the door opens, I'm sure people look at anyone who walks in the door - and judged me instantly. But then I stopped to think about it for a second, and realized I was being very egotistical. As far as I could objectively see, no one gave me a second glance.
The owner of the shop, however, she did see me. And she was amazing, giving me tips on how to look more feminine, ways to make my wig look perfect, suggestions on how to style my wig. She then handed me off to a sales clerk, who gave me a lot of information about makeup, and said she would have no problem doing an educational makeover with me.
Oh, and both the owner and the sales clerk used correct pronouns! They referred to me as Ma'am, the owner referred to me as "she" and "her" when she was talking to the sales clerk.
After the initial shock, it was easily the best "out and about" experience I've had. So far.