the fresh perspective...

Long, longer, longest... We are now offering Hotheads extensions at the shop now folks!  Extensions are a fun way to change-up your look!  The specific brand we are promoting right now is ultra gentle, easy to take in and out, and won't keep you at the shop for 6 hours!

Listen to this!  From now, till the end of the year, we will take up to $100 off the service so you can have a try.  The hair comes in 4 different lengths and is 100% Human Remy hair.  You can use them for up to a year and they come in pretty much every possible color.  There is an option for us ladies that have course thick hair as well.

One of our stylists had them in for two weeks because she wanted super long hair for a wedding she was in.  They looked great and held curl better than her own hair.  That's another benefit to extensions.  They can hold a curl better than the hair that grows out of your head for the most part.  They are a bit of an investment up front, but because they last a year, you can use them again and again.

We would love for any of you to try them.  What you need to do is to book a consult first so that we can pick a shade that is best suited to you.  On the day of the consult, we would book your appointment, it's a quick installation (under 3 hours) and boom!  Your hairs are longer!  This is a great deal for anyone who is curious or interested in trying something a little longer.  Book a consult and see if Hotheads could work for you!  Just ask to see Olivia, she's the lady with the goods!  That's the fresh perspective...

Wordless Wednesday

Heavy fringes keep the heat in... We like it!

Monday Morning Recipe

Best ever cheese ball I'm not sure how many of you are getting your Christmas on by planning early, but I am one of those types that gets things going sooner than later so I don't have to deal with ANYTHING in December.  This recipe for a cheese ball is easy and delicious.  It's a sweet cheese spread and, in my opinion, pairs well with a buttery cracker like Ritz.

INGREDIENTS

-1 Brick of cream cheese

-2 Cups shredded old cheddar (orange)

-2 Tablespoons dried cranberries

-2 Tablespoons old port

-1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans

-2 Tablespoons maple syrup

-1/4 Teaspoon orange zest

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.  Place pecans in naked frying pan (don't add oil or butter) on medium heat and cook until browned and fragrant.  Take them off the stove and let cool.  Meanwhile place cream cheese in medium size bowl.  Add shredded cheddar, cranberries, port, and zest.  Mix well.  Roll into ball, wrap in plastic and chill.  When ready to serve, roll the ball in the pecans to cover the surface.  When your guests arrive, pour the syrup over the ball.

This cheese ball is a little sweet but because of its simple ingredients you can eliminate the syrup or even the cranberries.  The choice is yours.  So if you're a Christmas keener like me, you might have your menu planned already.  If not, maybe this little appetizer can get you going.  If that doesn't work, just know that there are 5 Saturdays left till the 25th.  That's right, I'm that guy with the constant reminding.... :)

Peace

the fresh perspective...

Winter is coming We're almost there folks.  Almost submerged in the freezer-like winter.  What have you done to prepare yourself for this?  Did you pull out all your winter clothes?  Did you dig out that toque?  I have just purchased some waterproof winter gloves.  This is different for me  because I'm a leather glove kinda lady.  Apart from being a leather glove kinda lady, I also loathe the cold.  The leather, simply isn't cutting it anymore.  It isn't warm enough and they stiffen in the extreme cold.

While we are all going to be thinking of ways to keep our bodies warm while looking stylish in a parka, let us not forget about our hair, skin, and nails.  The temperatures we're about to face can be really damaging to our hair, skin, and nails trio.  Are you prepared?  Got your cuticle oil already? How about a hair treatment to do every two weeks while the snow falls?  Maybe a once a month scrub down with a body scrub?  Don't forget about our trio being exposed to the temperatures and winds.  Prepare yourself.  Get ready.  That's the fresh perspective...

Wordless Wednesday

Pom pom toques... We like 'em!

Remember

It's crazy how much things have changed.  I found these while I was cleaning out some files.  As soon as all the dust has settled, I'll post some photos of the place as it is currently.  Stay tuned...  

Peace