As a writer, I’m often asked to undergo a spa service, see a show, or taste a dish I haven’t previously seen or tried in order to better convey the experience to my readers. I was recently asked to relate the experience of a day of beauty at MGM Grand’s Cristophe Salon—pedicure and manicure, makeup application and style. A pampered girl’s dream come true, right? But only Melissa, my stylist of five years (a longer relationship than I’ve had with most boyfriends), is allowed to take scissors to my coif. She has seen me through long and short, blonde and brunette. We’re good together.

So I would allow them to style my hair, just not cut it.

At the end of the hotel’s Studio Walk, you’ll find Cristophe Salon situated inside the MGM Grand Spa.

For more than 20 years, Cristophe has been successfully styling rock and celebrity royalty from Beverly Hills to New York City.

A host of styling services, as well as several unique features ensures the Cristophe Salon experience is unlike any other.

It truly is a state-of-the-art facility, catering to the individual with top-quality services performed by an internationally trained team of stylists and colorists. Here, you are shampooed, cut and preened to perfection. Along the way, there are also additional amenities such as deep scalp massages, spa and makeup services (featuring Vincent Longo beauty products) that make the experience even more luxe.