Jamaica Gleaner

Paint, sip and magic!

PICKNEY PAMPERING: MISSION ACCOMPLISH­ED

- Rocheda Bartley GLEANER WRITER

THEY PAINTED, sipped, snacked, and produced sheer magic. Done in the name of fun, it was Pickney Pampering’s latest attempt at creating admirable looks of pleasure on the faces of young boys and girls.

The child-grooming sanctum recently executed it’s thrill mission by concluding the children’s Easter holiday with utter excitement.

Host Danielia McLean and owner of the salon explained, that the cheerful occasion is another

creative way of entertaini­ng children and allowing them to explore imaginativ­e worlds. And although it was just for an afternoon, it’s an additional recreation­al venture that afforded parents a little more time to get things done.

MORE TO COME

“This is the first activity of its kind that I have hosted. Many more are in my head, but this one was a test to see how parents would have responded, and it’s definitely a success. My aim now is to have one once every month,” she said.

Gathering at the Mall Plaza, where the salon is located, the participan­ts were brimming with enthusiasm and eagerness. They anxiously prepared to create masterpiec­es. So, they armed themselves with paintbrush­es and paint to bring colourful life to a mythical creature resembling a horse with a horn in the centre of its forehead, etched on the white canvas. At the sound of ‘go’, the unicorn-themed party kicked off with the rousing session.

The afternoon progressed, with beats of energetic melodies pumping each partaker with zeal. This made the experience even more electrifyi­ng. Adults who watched as the youngsters

indulged in the activity could not resist a growing urge to get their share of the light-hearted pleasure.

One exciting activity followed the other at the event. The package also included unicorn goodies.

“At Pickney Pampering, the focus is not just getting the hair done. It’s to create an experience for children that they will never forget, and the decor of the shop is just a part of that. Yes, we pamper children, but this exercise also touches on health and cleanlines­s,” McLean emphasised.

Pickney Pampering offers a full range of services, namely, haircuts for boys and styling for girls, manicures and pedicures.

The final undertakin­g of the day was just as stirring as the first. One by one they queued and patiently waited for a manicure. It’s a dynamic version of the usual profession­al care for hands, designed specifical­ly for children. Although it was a special treat at the celebrator­y affair, it’s a typical service that McLean offers to teach her young clients good hygienic practices.

Your child can still have a moment of joy similar to this at the next grandiose festivity. For more informatio­n on upcoming celebratio­ns, contact Pickney Pampering at (876) 877-2944.

 ??  ?? Dannielia Richards and From left: Chief Pickney Officer Naleighna-Kae McLean along with her masterpiec­e. Tiffany Calvin-Clarke surround Taylor-Rae McCarthy as she shows
Dannielia Richards and From left: Chief Pickney Officer Naleighna-Kae McLean along with her masterpiec­e. Tiffany Calvin-Clarke surround Taylor-Rae McCarthy as she shows
 ??  ?? At the end of the session, Mek ai C ollins pr oudly displa ys a painting which he acknowledg­es as a work of art.
At the end of the session, Mek ai C ollins pr oudly displa ys a painting which he acknowledg­es as a work of art.
 ?? PHOTOS BY ERROL CROSBY ?? Danielia McLean (centre) advises Robyn Thomas (left) and Harmony-Dior Thompson with painting tips.
PHOTOS BY ERROL CROSBY Danielia McLean (centre) advises Robyn Thomas (left) and Harmony-Dior Thompson with painting tips.
 ?? PHOTOS BY ERROL CROSBY ?? Unicorn magic permeates the atmosphere.
PHOTOS BY ERROL CROSBY Unicorn magic permeates the atmosphere.
 ??  ?? Vandasia Foster is first in line for her manicure done by Danielia McLean, owner of Pickney Pampering and host of the event.
Vandasia Foster is first in line for her manicure done by Danielia McLean, owner of Pickney Pampering and host of the event.
 ??  ?? Kris-Sarai Mar tin paints her piece in one of her f avourite colours.
Kris-Sarai Mar tin paints her piece in one of her f avourite colours.
 ??  ?? Trudy Bailey finds it difficult to resist the light-hearted pleasure of the rousing paint session.
Trudy Bailey finds it difficult to resist the light-hearted pleasure of the rousing paint session.

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