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Colored Jeans It's the hot look for the summer.  Maybe you just went out and bought a pair, or you dug up an old shade, colored jeans are definitely a trend for summer 2012.

When shopping for your pair of colored jeans, try to keep in line with the type of clothes you currently have in your closet.   If it appears that your closet is full of greys, blacks, and endless neutrals, you might want to go with the pastel colors.  If you are one that likes to change it up all the time, you may want to go with something more vibrant.

Trends are a fun way to spice up your wardrobe.  Don't go nuts and buy seven different shades of colored jeans.  One, maybe two, but if you have a pair for everyday of the week you end up being a slave to the trends and spending way too much money trying to keep up.  They're called trends for a reason, they don't last... That's the fresh perspective...

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Priti NYC So as most of you know, we have a new esthetician and are now carrying this 3-free polish line out of New York called Priti NYC!  I've been using it and must give my opinion.

It doesn't stink as bad as other polishes (I know this because my husband complains when I paint my nails, and in the few times I've used it, he has said very little).  Even their soy-based polish remover has a decent scent.

This polish is available in a plethora of colors and really does the job on delivering on the shade-you-see-is-the-shade-you-get thing.  I know I'm very hard on my nails, which causes them to chip.  I don't use gloves to clean and I treat my nails like they are made of Teflon.  I polished my nails on Tuesday with LUNGWORT (a blu-ey color) and I did notice some chipping today...  I will be re-polishing this weekend and I feel like as long as I'm aware that I have polish on, maybe I'll be less harsh?  I find that the greener a product is, the less it usually performs (that is my own opinion and I'm sure some of you out there may disagree with me).

To say it again, for the month of June we are giving all you loyal peeps, and even new clients, a chance to experience our luxurious spa manicure or pedicure (complete with paraffin bath and Malie products) for the price of the regular mani/pedis.  Please call the salon for more info---204-414-9023 or 'like' us on facebook to get more details.  It's a great way to give Priti NYC polish a try.  Let us know what you think.

This polish is good, and new, and fresh, and taking Winnipeg by storm so....get ready!  That's the fresh perspective...

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So this week was a very tough one for me.  It just never came together.  Everything's fine now, but in light of the ultra crappy week I have had, I would like to say something nice, light-hearted, and simple. Life's too short to let negative info hold you back and hold you down. Yesterday we had a wind-up banquet for the IIF and at the end my younger brother, Rhema, and I had some fun with the leftover balloons.  It was a beautiful day and we were out for a beautiful cause. So without further ado, I give you Rhema and balloons. When ever you feel down, just look up, the sky has an uncanny way of making things feel so much better.  That's the fresh perspective...

RHEMA AND BALLOONS.   - taken with iPhone

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DermOrganic Hair Spray We haven't officially started carrying this product, but for an aerosol hair spray it's very good.  What amazed me yesterday was the lack of harsh aerosol-ish type smell that comes with canned products.

While doing a bit of research about this specific line, they mentioned that because stylists use way more products everyday than the average client, it's important that we make sure what we are breathing in isn't killing us softly and slowly.  I have never thought about the products I use daily on every single lady/man/child head that sits in my chair! Wow!

Anyways, this hair spray has many benefits for you peeps who are very concerned about what goes on and in your body.

• DermOrganic products are all vegan.
• DermOrganic products made without animal by-products and are never tested on animals.
• DermOrganic products contain no sulfates, glycols, DEA, MEA, dyes or food coloring
• DermOrganic products are Gluten-free
• DermOrganicproducts contain no artificial preservatives. Paraben-free
• DermOrganic products are made without salt, sodium chloride or other artificial thickeners
• DermOrganic^®uses Certified Organic Organic Argan Oil, Sunflower Seed Extract and Grape Seed Extract

If you are one who cares about the corporate responsibility of a trade, you'll be happy to know that the Argan Oil industry in Morocco is a women-only business. The women of southwest Morocco have banded together to help teach the cultivation of the Argan fruit and preserve the traditional cold-pressing of the Argan oil. The larger purpose of this initiative is to help elevate the socioeconomic status and improve literacy rates of the women of Morocco.

So if you do use any products that do have Argan oil in it, you are doing wonders for your hair and a wee bit more for a small group of individuals.  That's the fresh perspective...

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La Biosthetique Heat Protector Shape

La Biosthetique is a product line that's been around for many years.  Some of you may know them because they have an extensive skin care line and high-end make-up.  I stumbled upon them a few months back and I am now loving this particular product. For those of you who flat-iron always, heat protector is the ticket.

I like to apply the spray onto damp hair and then totally dry the hair and spray a bit more before I flat-iron.  It gives amazing  shine and seems to straighten the hair better than some other products I've used.

I can't say that there are any negatives that I can think of because I love the way this product works.  It totally delivers and I am sold.  La Biosthetique also has a line for fine hair that I love and I'll probably give you my perspective on that as soon as I get on it.  So if you want to give your hair the straightening of its life, try this. That's the fresh perspective...

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So I was chatting with a client during a haircut and we got onto the topic of 'hair changes'. I may have come on too strong in the past couple of posts about trying new things with your hair and changing, changing, changing...

What if your hairstyle is best for you already? What if you have a cut and shape that works with  your hair type, lifestyle and personal style? What if everyone always tells you how great your hair is? It's official, if you're a change-a-holic keep it up.  If you have found the best style for you and your hair type then maybe don't change.  There are other ways to change-up your hairs... Maybe color? Maybe your changes need not be hair related.

I guess I'm just trying to clarify my older posts... If you like to change things up then do so.  If you feel like you have your hair game on lock down then maybe the changes you seek are not even hair related.  That's all, that's the fresh perspective...

This poll is not related at all to this post. I was just curious to see how many candy lovers were out there...

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