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...

magic monday - what's in our bags

AMYSenior Stylist

Amy is our resident lady about town, and the girl with the golden touch.

Her bag is from Marc Jacobs. Her small makeup bag is from Forever 21, while the silver one was found at a market in Thailand.

Here’s what we found in her bag:

01 Sephora natural lavender Blotting Papers 02 Excel Mint Gum 03 Lash Curler 04 YSL Opium Perfume 05 Vitamin D Life  - this winter/spring shenanigan has got us needing all the vitamin d we can get!! 06 Crest Toothpaste + Excel Toothbrush 07 Rae + Jerry's Pen - dipping onion rings in the honeydill sauce. all you need to know... 08 MAC Eyelid Gloss - dewy lids! 09 Playtex Tampon 10 MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Asian Flower 11 MAC lipstick in MAC Red 12 Tylenol 13 *Bobby Pins (we've got tiny boxes of 30 pins for only 3.50) 14 Carmex 15 Stephanie Berrington's Bottle Opener - sorry Steph, I didn't mean to take this home with me... 16 *Kevin Murphy FRESHAIR Dry Shampoo - I use it everyday. an unhealthy obsession. 17 MAC Lipliner in Redd 18 Tweezers 19 *Malie Kokee Hand & Body Lotion 20 Wine opener - picnics in the park are made so much easier when ya got one of these around.

All starred items are currently available in our boutique, so come visit us and pick up a few of Amy's picks!

magic monday - get in our bags

As a little treat, we've rounded up our girls, and took a little tour through each of our bags... Over the next few weeks, you'll get a rare peek at what each Freshair lady carries with her.

PRAISE owner + master stylist

Praise is a mama of two, part time student, and full time hair wizard.

Her bag is custom made from Strawfoot Handmade.

Here's what we found in her bag:

01 Leather key chain by Tony Chestnut 02 * Plumeria body cream by Malie 03 * Coconut Vanilla perfume oil by Malie 04 Klean Kanteen steel + bamboo water bottle 05 * Priti NYC nail strengthener 06 Oral B travel floss 07 * Pomegranite body butter (pssst: this item is on our sale shelf for only $3) 08 iPhone 09 Sunglasses 10 MAC tinted lip conditioner in Soothing Beige 11 Provici lipstick in Ethereal 12 Leather + steel business card holder from Moulé

All starred items are currently available in our boutique, so come visit us and pick up a few of Praise's favorites!

Stay tuned next week for more! xxo pascale

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...

hey boys...

Chilly City I think that I thought that the worst was over and I was wrong.  The cold has taken me to new lows and now I'm counting down the days till I can wear no socks.  Yesterday was SOOOO awful, and as I loaded up my car with groceries and ran the cart back to it's shed, I instantly felt better when I realized that as cold as it was, I wasn't that cold!

I broke down last year and bought a proper parka.  I make sure that I ALWAYS keep the mittens in the parka's pocket and I purchased a jacket that came with a hood.  This was just in case I ever forgot my toque.  I also splurged on some leather Sorels.  The jig is up, I live in Winnipeg and even though spring is supposed to be springing, we all know we have about 3 more weeks of iciness before she arrives.

Until last year I never wanted a parka because I wanted to look stylish at all times... I don't know if it's my age, or what, but I'm over being cold.  Boys, there are great parkas out there that you can find that are stylish and function quite well.  Also, if you play your cards right and make your purchase now, you're sure to save up to 70% of the cost as most stores are preparing for their spring/summer fashions.

If you haven't made the switch to a proper parka and you live in Manitoba, all the best to you...

peace

the fresh perspective...

Have you started thinking about spring yet?  I know that I have.  I am ready and waiting for the warm sun, I'm waiting for the smell of BBQ, I'm ready for tank tops.  Now that February is almost over, although we still have some more months of snow, we shouldn't forget about the status of our hair/skin/nails during the time of changing seasons.

If in a few weeks you start feeling like your skin, hair or nails are acting up.  It might be because of the fact that the snow is melting and spring and summer are not too far away.  The changing of the seasons might require you to lighten up on your heavy washes and thick treatments.  The dry environment will soon change and your heavier products will be too much accompanied with the humidity.

Keep an eye on your friends (hair, skin, nails) and make sure to prepare to change your routine up by the time we're in June.  As always, now is not a bad time to talk to your stylist about the look you're wanting for the summer.  This might be a good time to set out a goal, or a loose plan for your locks.

Last week I noticed how bright it was outside at 7 am.  That can only mean one thing!  You know it, I know it... That's the fresh perspective...