Quiet Time
One of the things I love most about my career is getting to talk to people all day. I have always been talkative. I was literally voted “most talkative” in eighth grade and regularly moved seats for chatting too much.
When I worked from home for years, I did not realize how much I missed daily social connection until I opened the shop and got to sit across from clients again. I love getting to know people, holding hands for hours every couple of weeks, sharing life stories, laughing, and sometimes becoming real friends.
But you know what else I love? A quiet service.
A couple years ago we added a Quiet Service option as an add-on to any appointment. It is perfect for anyone who feels anxious about small talk, needs mental space, or just wants to fully relax. When I get a facial or massage, I personally do not want to talk. I want to check out and let the healing part happen.
Sometimes we just need quiet. Sometimes we want to sit with our own thoughts. Sometimes small talk feels exhausting when anxiety is already high.
At Lark & Sparrow, we believe comfort looks different for everyone. Whether you want to chat the whole time or enjoy peaceful silence, we are here to meet you exactly where you are.
You are always welcome here, however you show up.
Also, just so you know, we all also love zoning out during a quiet service manicure.
There is something so grounding about letting everything else fade away and just focusing on the tiny details. The cuticle work. The filing. The shaping. The transformation.
It honestly reminds me of those oddly satisfying videos where someone deep cleans a rug or slices into kinetic sand. Except I get to do it in real life. I get to watch the cleanup happen in real time, see the nails take shape, and then layer on beautiful color at the end.
There is something deeply calming about repetitive, intentional work. I swear I could do manicures all day every day if it were not for my back and the million other things running a business requires.
Quiet services are not just relaxing for clients. They are restorative for artists too. Sometimes silence lets the craft speak for itself.