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Just a little food for thought.

Lingering Life Questions

Where do you live?

Does this place bring out the best of you?

How do you live?

Does your lifestyle give something back to others?

Who have you surrounded yourself with? Is your social network a true reflection of the real you?

How do you spend your time? Is most of your time in service to yourself or others?

Who do you believe you are? Can your life transcend these beliefs and allow you to be fully present?

I don’t have all the answers– just a few questions I try to ask myself periodically.

Don Iannone

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Check this out.  Funny how accessorizing can say so much and yet so little... Personally, I love to put accessories in my hair because it adds just a little more.  I wonder what will be written about us in 20 years...  Thanks for the clip Pascale, and that's the fresh perspective...

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SCARVES Since we're on a scarf kick this week I wanted to show you guys some other ways to wear them.  Scarves are a great accessory and can be used for so many things.  Belt it around your waist, wrap it in your hair, wrap it around your neck...the combinations are endless.

As someone who owns a few scarves I will leave you with a few tips.  Try to make sure your collection has variation.  If you have a lot of long scarves, maybe try buying a shorter one.  If your collection is mostly heavy scarves, opt for a light one on your next purchase.  Material is also important.  Some scarves do better when bunched up, some are nicer looking when left sleek.

Don't be afraid to ask anyone of us at the shop to show you how we would wear them or tie them.   I know that there's a scarf sale at the shop, and If you are looking to get someone a gift or maybe just add a little something to your repertoire, come check out our selection.   Keep in mind that it's only a deal if you need it so...I hope you guys have cold necks and/or bursting wallets! That's the fresh perspective...

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Salon Etiquette PART 1 ~ RE-BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

For many of you salon regulars, you may have noticed that in the past few weeks it's been a little harder to see your favorite girls... What's going on?  What's happening? We are getting busy.

Our little shop is finally catching on around these parts and we are working, working, working.  If you are a regular client that's used to just calling a few days before your desired appointment then you should know that those days may be over.  How does that seem fair?  You're the one who's been coming regularly, a loyal and consistent client. Now no one can fit you in?!!! BALONEY!!

What you need to do is to be booking your appointments when you leave the shop.  It's easy to cancel an appointment you have, but very hard to make one when there aren't any available.  This is good practice for everyone and should be done at every appointment just to insure that you indeed have an appointment.

This booking etiquette is something stylists can work on as well. Your stylist should be telling you when to book your next appointments to coincide with whatever hair goals you are trying to reach.  Try to remember, and we should try to remind you as well.

Every service at Freshair Boutique should be a marvelous one and the salon etiquette series will help you learn what should be happening at every visit and what you could be doing to make it great!  That's the fresh perspective...

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Crappy Hair

So, let's face it.  We've all been there, excited to get your hair done only to realize you hate it?!  If this has never been you then, bravo, stop reading.  It's rare that some folks may not have experienced disappointment in a service that they had paid for.

I think that's how we all should look at it. Our clients (you) pay us to do a service (hair) for them.  Most times it works out but, other times it may not.  This is completely normal and the point of my post today is that it's okay to 'complain'.  It's okay to speak your mind if you were confused about the service(s) you were receiving.  It's okay to hate your cut and color.   It's okay to wish you never tried something new.  The fact is, it's hair.  It grows everyday and after a few months -if your hair actually grows- you have new hairs to tamper with.

We need to realize, as stylists, that we may sometimes swing and miss.  We may sometimes suggest something that was not really suggestable (yeah. I made that up).  We may have cut your hair a little too short.  If you don't tell us then we assume everything is okay.  If you are ever unhappy with your hair, as my client, I would hope that if you liked me enough and respected me enough as your stylist, you would tell me.

Stylists and clients do have close relationships and that's why I think it's best to be honest if you are unhappy.  Obviously there are ways to express your unhappiness that should not include expletives or references to one's mother, but this type of reaction is only going to get you a bad reputation amongst salons.  If you're truly upset then don't call the shop till you've had some time to relax, and think it over.  Don't forget that it is just hair and the professional that caused your emotional collapse can probably fix it if you speak to them in a respectful tone.

I could regale you guys with stories of situations in which a client was unhappy and reacted negatively but that would be pointless.  No one likes to be yelled at or called names.  If your service was less than stellar it is your right as a paying customer to speak to someone in charge, just remember that the individual you are 'complaining' to is a person just like you.  That's the fresh perspective...

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SOMA HAIR TECHNOLOGY

This is a line that we just started carrying a few weeks ago.  We only have the wet line available and won't be carrying any of their styling products.  I've washed some heads and I will say I am thoroughly impressed!

Soma is 100% vegan, gluten-free, cruelty free, paraben free.... The free list goes on and on.  The shampoos have a nice rich lather and the conditioners are silky.   They aren't over scented and because of their low pH they will actually help heal and repair your hairs.

Strong healthy hair has a pH of between 4.5-5.5 and every Soma 'wet line' product should be balancing the pH of your hair with every use.  Because of this, you should notice that your hair eventually gets stronger, and healthier and shinier.  It's a great product (and in conjunction with our recycling program) you can't go wrong!

Come on down and try some today and ask about the recycling program!  That's the fresh perspective...

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