the fresh perspective...

You're Beautiful

The beauty industry is indeed one of the many reasons we women have issues with ourselves.  As a key player in the beauty business, I believe that we need to find a real way to better our lives as women.  We need to find a real way to try to make a size 10 just as sexy as a size 4.  We need to find a real way to make being 5'1" just as sexy as 5'10".  We need to find a real way to make pale skin as sexy as tanned skin.

We need to appreciate more than the "norm" for beauty because we are all normal even though we are all different.  Even though I know I may not be typically beautiful, I know that I am attractive and sexy in my own off-way.  I know that I am confident.  Maybe posting my weekly outfits or hairstyles may seem a little self-indulgent but it's the least I can do.  Maybe selfies and duck faces aren't for you.  Maybe your real way of aiding the self-confidence of females is delivered in another way that's more comfortable to you. Like I mentioned before, I am a key player in the beauty industry and have no problem being an example.

This is the real way I can make a difference.  I can be an example and use my knowledge and expertise to really give perspective.  I know that I've been a little nervous to say that I could be an example, but don't you think all of us gals could be examples for each other?  Don't you think you may have something to teach?

A client of ours showed us a video on beauty and Renée touched on it on Thursday.  I just want to say that it really made me think.  Then I started inspecting my thoughts on beauty and my own physical looks.  For all my flaws and perks, there's no one else I'd rather be.  Let's try to help each other see that there really is beauty in all things.  That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

Change.  It.  Up. What's new in your life lately?  New car?  New spring kits?  New hair?  It's funny, out of all the people who sit in my chair day in and out, I still get a wee tingle when someone comes in and wants a totally NEW do!  First I get a little nervous, and then immediately excited!  When's the last time you did something completely different?

When's the last time you asked your stylist to suggest something out of the norm for you?  Any of you readers that know me personally know that I love change and love to see the energy that a new hairstyle (cut or color) can give my client.  We have an instagram feed that we post mega changes and 'the daily musings of us' on.  I want to share with you one of my favorite change ups of all...

Our instagram handle is @freshairboutique and if you're looking for some inspiration or motivation check out some of our hair images.  Maybe you'll like something and might want to try...  Don't forget, as long as you're healthy, your hair will grow back.  Change.  It.  Up.  That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

WASH IT OUT How many days do you go between washes?  Do you wash your hair every time you wash your body? News. That is too much washing! Not to get all scientific on everyone but the amounts of natural oils our scalps produce do not need to be cleansed daily.  Washing your hair daily never allows for your scalp to produce the sebum (oil) it needs to condition and coat your hair.

If it's been over two or three days between your last wash make sure to wash twice.  To make sure you aren't wasting your product, shampoo with a nickel size first.  A nickel size won't be enough, but as you work it in and rinse it out you'll be able to get a better lather with the second wash.  Using the same amount of shampoo for the second wash should result in more lather and more cleansing.  I feel like what folks normally do is squeeze out a silver dollar amount of product and just keep adding more as they wash.  So much waste develops from this.  If you wash a few times with a nickel size of product you'll get a better cleanse AND save more of your shampoo.

The sulphate free shampoos we carry are great for you and your hair.  (Just a side note, if you're not using a sulphate free shampoo yet you better get on it.  I'll talk about sulphate free shampoo's another time....)

We have a cure for what your hair needs.  Dry? Fine? Curly?  There are shampoos and conditioners for every hair type, ask your stylist what they suggest.  Side bar- if you have as much hair as a Sasquatch then turn the nickel size to a quarter or loonie...  Maybe this up-coming week challenge yourself and eliminate one wash from your washing cycle and see if it makes a difference.

That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

Spring Is

Spring is birds singing their heads off Spring is a beautiful season full of color Spring is the constant war between the sun and rain Spring is the light at the end of the long winter tunnel Spring is the season that brings back life

Kristina Lybbert

That's the fresh perspective... Spring, we're so glad you're here!

the fresh perspective...

What is really Hip?

There is a debate rumbling around and I'd like to know what side you side with.  Over the past few days we have been asking some clients and friends to define the word hipster. 

We've heard a few positive things and negative things and now I'm really intrigued.  What is a hipster?  What makes you a hipster?  Is it a good thing? Bag thing?  Is it a fashion trend? Is it an esthetic?

hip·ster  

/ˈhipstər/

Noun

A person who follows the latest trends and fashions.

Well, well, it looks like I'm a hipster after all!  Somehow the definition to me isn't what I thought it would be.  I thought it would say a few things about not having a tv, or using mason jars for any and everything... This is kind of the definition that I had in mind...

I'd like to hear what a few of you guys think a hipster is?   According to the first definition, I am a hipster and proud of it.  The second definition?...  Well... That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.

I don't remember the last time I had the best time on a Friday night. My pal Liz and I finally got together after a long hiatus and the evening got me thinking...  What, for real, is the definition of a friend.

friend

/frend/

Noun A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. Synonyms pal - mate - chum - buddy - comrade - fellow - companion

I just wanted to shout out all my friends out there, you know who you are. I take so much for granted daily and sometimes I'm reminded to stop and reflect.  Tonight, hanging out and just chatting, made me realize that this type of interaction is vital to my being and in a special way, relaxing.

Good friends really are a dime a dozen and as the years pass by I feel such joy and comfort.  My friends are special and are wonderful.  My friends know how to make me laugh and know what I like.  My friends are 'my friends' and I just want to say thanks.  I hope you know how much I appreciate you and merci, danke.

I hope that all of you have friendships with special people who make you happy.  Maybe you should remind them how much they mean to you more often.  That's the fresh perspective...