the fresh perspective...

DIVERSION

A few days ago I saw a product we carry in the salon, at my local Shopper's Drug Mart! What?!  Well, many salon grade products end up in discount stores and random retail outlets.  It happens.  What now?  I preach about how great it is to purchase your products from local suppliers (like us) and unfortunately the prices are sometimes higher.  Supporting a private small business over a conglomerate can be quite expensive.

I can understand why someone would purchase their salon grade products at Winners, or even Shopper's because the price is so right!  I was at Superstore on the weekend and found that a liter of TRESemmé was $3.98!  You serious?!  We sell smaller bottles of shampoo that cost over $25! I feel like we can't compete with prices like that but we can at least hang our hats on the fact that we know what we sell is good for you and your hair.

If you can find that salon grade product at Winners or your local discount spot, what can anyone say?  Do what you need to do.  That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

THE TIME OF MY LIFE

Why do you think you were put on this earth?  Why do you think we exist?  Many people feel like there is more to our lives, or even an after-life.  A place where, all of a sudden, things make sense.  But while we're going through the motions, why don't we spend more time thinking about the time we are spending now and the life we are given now.

Maybe there is some sense made of life after we die, but we need to shift gears and focus on what we know, what we can see, and what our lives mean now.  Life is too short.          It just is.

That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE Time for some light reading.

I've been cutting hair for over ten years and have realized so much about myself and humans in general.  My job consists of so much talking, and laughing, and chatting, and laughing, and consulting and sighing and laughing...  You get my drift...

Whenever ladies (and gents) come in to the shop they are bound to ask how you are.  "How's your life?" "How are your children?"  "How's business?"  I tell them just exactly how I feel.  I have no shame in my chatting game.  I speak up and I speak out.  Always.  Is that a good thing?  Not necessarily...  Not everyone wants to hear what I have to say and not everyone wants to know the truth.

Sometimes folks ask, "how are you?" because it's just a phrase kind humans say.  They don't actually care what you say or want to know how you really feel.  I fall into that rut as well.  "How was work?" is my fave question, but I already have five more on deck as soon as they answer.  I know my problem is that I have a lot on/in my mind and I try to get it out in the hour that my client has paid me for.  Good?  Bad? I'm not sure...

Why do we love going to the salon so much?  Well.  We love that our hair will look nice at the end and our nails will be nicely manicured.  We love that our stylist is fashionable and sweet, we love that the shop we frequent isn't a dive.  We love a lot about the hair salon, but lets say it- WE LOVE TO CHAT/CATCH-UP!  I love to do those things and sometimes I think that I may say too much.

When I go off about my husband/family members I'm doing so to vent and to release some tension.  I speak about my everyday life and sometimes I don't take any prisoners.  I say a lot.  Maybe I say too much (I know I do say too much... I know).  Sometimes I'm honest and I may say some things that sound harsh and mean.  I'm not mean, a bit harsh, but not mean.  Then I realize that what I say might sound mean to some people.  Ahhhhh....words.

Who knew talking could be so therapeutic and yet so damaging?  The words we use everyday can change the way people experience life.  The words we use everyday are amazing and powerful.  We need to take more ownership of the words we use everyday.

That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

IT'S FALL! For our loyal followers I must chat with you about the Wednesday posts.  This is the best time in Winnipeg to take full advantage of fall fashions.

The lack of snow and harsh drops in temperature allow for layering, hats, finger-less gloves, and all kinds of leather boots!

Oxford's are a classic shoe and, shockingly, I don't own any.  I'm a few websites away from purchasing my first pair and I am very excited.  They've  always been around, but are making a sweet resurgence as of now.  They pair well with a nice pant/slack and are really cute with skirts and dresses.

I think I have a few more Oxford images up my sleeve but it's because I'm about to make my purchase...stay tuned!   I'm excited to add it to my fall wardrobe.

What are your best Fall Finds? That's the fresh perspective... That's it.

the fresh perspective...

CAN YOU FEEL IT? So it's back to school and a whole lot more!  There's so much to do this time of year and it can be totally overwhelming.  Can I just say that I am a bit overwhelmed myself?  The shop is going to be entering it's fourth year of life and the changes keep piling up.

We would like to hire another a few more staff members, we would like more space, we would like to be able to offer more types of services to our clients, we want to be better, we want to do the best possible job we can and we want you to FEEL it when you come in the shop.  We want you to FEEL the difference when you check us out online.  We want you to FEEL the difference when you chat with us on the phone.

At the shop, my job is to make you feel your best with the amount of time I've been given.  We want to know what more we can do to make you FEEL like your experience was indeed a good one.  I'm looking into ways to make sure that when you experience Freshair Boutique (in whatever way you do) you can feel good every time.  Great even!  It's necessary for me to attempt to understand why people choose certain places and things over others.  What's the difference?  How you FEEL.  That's it.  That's all.

This is one aspect about owning your own business that I actually love.  It keeps you on your toes and there is always something that can be done to get better.  Things can always be better, even though, things are pretty great right now....  It's my job as the boss lady to try to make sure that we're doing things to the fullest of our abilities. I like my job...

That's the fresh perspective...

the fresh perspective...

BEAUTIFYING ELIXIRS This is a new product line we've been trying for a little while. Still natural, still good for you and your hairs. Beautifying Elixirs is a unique line formulated for specifically damaged, processed or dry hair. The price point is quite high, so if your locks are healthy and shiny or if you've never colored you hair, it's not for you.

There is absolutely NO WATER in any of the products so they are quite concentrated and potent. You don't need much because a little really goes a long way. There are two shampoo and conditioner combos, a curl cream, a masque, a hairspray, a detangler/thermal spray, and the actual elixir.

Another great feature about this line is that all nine products have heat protection, UV protection and color protection. No sulphates, phthalates, parabens, or any of that yucky stuff. You just need to try.

For the month of September we would like to get you to try these products, if indeed you are a good candidate. We are selling the shampoo and you get the conditioner free. We know everyone enjoys a good BOGO....

Stay tuned for the details and if your interested come try it out! That's the fresh perspective...