Puffy, puffy hair.

Today is hair night at my house.  My younger daughter will have her hair washed, conditioned and then braided.  I usually do corn rows because they do last the longest.  Every once in a while, I let her leave her hair out.  She loves it, but because of the texture of her hair, it doesn't take much for her hairs to get knotted.  When her hair is knotty it usually involves tears (on her part) and lollipops (on my part)...  Whatever works people, whatever works...

Do you have any opinions on little black girls and their hair?  Do you think Afros are high maintenance and are too much work?  I guess it depends on the type of hair your child may/may not have.

Hopefully tonight will go smoothly, but I doubt it...

Peace

Holiday Traditions

Got any family traditions that are coming up?  Anything that a lot of you, or a few of you, get into in December?  I have two small kids that are at the age of actually remembering experiences.  This holiday we will attempt to take the bus (again), go sledding, go skating, and last but not least, go to the Nutcracker.

As they get older, I'll see what we keep and what we ditch.  Taking the bus, in my opinion, is pretty fun.  We take it to the University of Manitoba, and when we get there we run around the snowy fields and throw snow and make snow angels (last year, my youngest sat in the snow and cried while my other daughter and I did all that fun stuff).  I think it's something that they should experience instead of being driven around all the time by me...

At the shop we've kept the tradition of stockings going for the third year in a row.  Starting December first, we put up stockings and all of us fill them till our last shift at work.  On the last day, we open them up and laugh, and cry, and laugh.  It's the best.  We do take the Holidays off and this time spent to make memories and be together is very important for me.  I hope all of the clients that patronize us aren't too inconvenienced by our break, but all of you should know that we are so grateful for each and everyone of you that choose Freshair Boutique to be your salon!

Whatever you get into this month please be careful and please enjoy your friends and family.  You know I will!

Peace

the fresh perspective...

VERGE CURL STYX

This curling iron is amazing!  I just bought one yesterday and I love how easy it is to use.  It's a curling wand with THREE sizes to choose from.  The wands heat up insanely quick and are super hot.  Because of the heat, make sure to use a heat protector with the wands.  Also, because it's really hot, you don't need to have it in your hair for as long as some other curling tools.

For $110 you get the wands, a lame little glove, (I personally hate the glove, it creeps me out and I refuse to show an image of the horrific aforementioned item) and a carrying case.  I like the case because it keeps all the parts in one place and allows you to take it wherever you like, if you like.

Next time you're in the shop ask for the wand to be used on you and see what you think?  Some important things about this tool 1) protect your hair and 2) protect yourself.  The wands get pretty hot and because the wand is quite long it's easy to burn yourself.  Please be careful and curl safely!  That's the fresh perspective...

Holi-what??!

 

December is here!  Are you ready for the holidays?  I find it funny that we use the word to commemorate a season and also use it as a meaning for rest.  HA!  There is hardly NO REST for most of us this month.

There are parties to attend, and random bakings to make/consume.  There are presents to buy, and family trips to be made.  During this time let's try to remember that it indeed is a holiday, and you should spend it doing whatever makes you feel good... You know I'll be having the time of my life!

Peace

hey boys...

Jewelry and the man... How many guys do you know that wear jewelry?  Not a wedding band, but a bracelet or fashion ring?  Have you ever seen that?  I feel like most men are comfortable with necklaces but not so much the wrist action...

I suppose there is more femininity associated with a bracelet or bangles than a necklace or a watch even.  The times that I had seen a man wearing a bracelet were rare.  Most of the time the wrist action would be quite subdued and undoubtedly masculine.

If bracelets seem a little out there for you there are always rings, cufflinks and tie clips that you can add to your accessory repertoire.  Just be sure to remember that most cufflinks are worn with specific shirts.  You would need a shirt with french cuffs to accommodate cufflinks.

Would you ever try some accessories?  A ring even?  How brave are you?

Peace

Hat guy

We all have one in our lives.  Hat guys are everywhere.  They either wear the same hat always, or change it depending on the occasion.  What does hat guys hair even look like?  Most of us do know that hat guy is probably follicly challenged.

If you, hat guy, are reading this right now I urge you to give your hair and scalp some much-needed daylight/nightlight/any kind of exposure to the light.  It's not so great to keep your hair covered ALL the time.  It's not great for your hair and not great for your scalp.  In saying this, I am all for hat wearing!  I like how it can add a little something extra to your look.  I just think hats all day, everyday, are no good.

Baseball caps aren't the only kind of hat out there either.  If you must cover your head maybe try to branch out a little and try some other types of hats.  Just a thought.

Peace