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...

the fresh perspective...

AM I REALLY A WRITER?

I was reading an article a few nights ago about how to become a better writer and tips for getting your thoughts out there via text. It suddenly hit me! AM I actually a writer? DO I actually qualify as a writer? I mean technically, I guess yes, but I never saw myself as such.

The fact is, I am. I put my thoughts and ideas down on this forum and so many people now have an ability to read what I have posted. And not just people I know, but people I don't know and people all over the world!

I'll tell you a wee secret, I have ALWAYS wanted to be a writer. I wrote one book as a young woman of 12 and attempted to start another but never quite finished... As I grew, I realized how much I loved to read and write and often wished that I could be published. Let's face it, I don't get paid to write here for all of you, but I do get to PUBLISH and that.  Is. Awesome.

I never thought that I could have my content exposed to the world and here I am. The fantastic world of the inter web has allowed all of us to become just a little bit more than what we could have dreamed. All of you that read other blogs and maintain your own should be so very proud.  Writing is a great way to express yourself, and now all of us can.

Kudos to all you writers and lovers of literature and all things text, I am honored to be part of this group!

That's it. That's the fresh perspective...

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...