LET YOUR HAIR DOWN

       One thing I hate about Siam Square is that it always turns me into an uncontrollable shopper, even if paradoxically there is a part of me that loves being an insane consumerist.I took a half-day off from my daddy's conglomerate (I work as his part-time CEO, for your information) and hopped over to the main shopping paradise in town.
       Flamingo, Cocue, Himma, Issue, It's Happened to be a Closet, Dancing Riot, Living Dolls, Dress to Kill, Heidi's Secret, Periphery,8?, Papercuts and The Pencil Sharpener were just some of the shops I visited.
       I found myself holding a ton of shopping bags after two hours of splurging (thanks to the magic in some clever plastic card called Black AMEX). I don't normally do this, but today it was an exception (blame it on my chauffeur who abruptly called in sick after he heard I wanted to go to Siam). Never mind him, I can just tell daddy to cut half of his salary for that.
       Completely worn out, I had to accept that retail therapy is not always therapeutic. I needed some serious treatment after such mind boggling shopping madness.
       As I was considering where to go for a proper spa experience amid Siam Square, thank heavens, I spotted a majestic mustard-yellow building with a sign that read "Novotel". Yeah, must be one in there.
       The concierge led me to the elevator and took me to the fourth floor, which houses Tammachart Day Spa. The compact six-room retreat is decked out in a dark wooden hue and boasts a cosy ambience. I went through the treatment menu which includes a myriad spa choices and beauty boosters. But, since I was a bit dazed due to my hysterical spending spree, I opted for the Indian Head Massage (B1,200/60 minutes) hoping that I'd be able to think clearly again afterwards.
       The therapist began the treatment with a head massage using warm virgin coconut oil. As I wondered if they use "virgin" oil on clients who are no longer virgins, the therapist combed my hair and separated it in several parts in order to massage the scalp thoroughly.
       The pressure was right, while the hot oil was soothing - it unmuddled my mind and made me feel amazingly relaxed. The massage continued with aromatherapy essential oil applied to my neck, back, shoulders and arms, as I enjoyed some serene moments.
       Indian head massage is a holistic therapy derived from ancient Ayurvedic techniques and helps promote clear thinking as well as increasing concentration levels. Additionally,I believe it is a real antidote to a brainsick shopping bout.
       From Sep 9-30, Tammachart Day Spa celebrates the month of 09/09 with a special promotion of B999 for a 90-minute pampering of Sport Massage or Aroma Relaxing Massage, while the Fitness Centre offers a full-time monthly membership for B999.VOpen daily 8am-midnight. Tammachart Day Spa,4/F,Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Siam Square Soi 6.C02-209-8888.