~FINDING THE RIGHT HAIR STYLIST~

It is said that "your hair is your glory."  Women who are serious about keeping their mane together are normally the "loyal" client.  These same women would probably vouch and say that finding the right hairstylist isn't an easy task.  The last thing you want is someone experimenting with your hair, so I've combined a few tips that may be helpful...

ASK.  See someone with a nice hairstyle?  Ask her who is her hair stylist, where the salon is located and what other styles the stylist is known for.

STOP.  Check for salons in your daily route.  With it being in your route, makes it convenient.  Stop in and advise the salon owner or manager that you're in search of a new stylist and you'd like a tour of the salon.  While you're there, it's the perfect time to ask about their best stylists for your hair type.  If you're not comfortable, it's okay to express that.  The manager may have a recommendation in the area.

RELATE.  Once you've decided to give a stylist a try, treat your first visit like a first date.  As we all know, in the dating process, you look for chemistry.  Look for connection in addition to talent.  Also, ask questions while in the chair (think of questions in advance and write them down).  A professional will be able to answer your questions with ease.

RELAX.  Your visit is over and you're now at home replaying it in your mind.  Take into account the total experience.  Was your wait time extremely long?  Did you enjoy your shampoo?  Is the environment inviting, comfortable or peaceful?  Did the stylist try to get to know you or did he/she just do your hair and take your money?  Are the services within your budget?  Location?  Payment options? And last but not least, do you LOVE your hairstyle?  If you can answer these questions and be at peace with your answers-- then RELAX...  this is the stylist for YOU!!!!

Beauty & Blessings in 2011

Tamar "PinkDymunz" Mott

http://www.coloredprettybytamara.com/

Nature's Best Kept Secret: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Have you ever thought about all the benefits you can get out of olive oil?  Olive oil is nature's best kept secret.  It can be used for so many things.  For instance, cooking with olive oil opposed to vegetable oil or canola oil is much more healthier.  It's better for your blood pressure and even helps fight cancer.  You can eat olives, add it to salad dressings and what not.  When rubbed on skin, you can achieve soft, supple, healthy looking, glowing skin.  It's also great to pour about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 cup epsom salt in a foot bath and relax your tired feet.  Light an aromatherapy candle and get taken away. 

What else can olive oil do for us you ask?  These are my favorites...Apply a dab on your cuticles and pow...You've got yourself a cuticle softener.  Need to treat your hair?  Looking to have healthy, shiny hair?  Want your hair to grow?  Extra Virgin Olive Oil Does The Trick!!!!!!!  Stimulate your scalp by massaging the olive oil into your scalp to get your blood cells moving.  This promotes growth!!!  So does brushing from roots to ends!  Apply from roots to ends and wrap head with a steamed towel or cover in a plastic cap and sit under a hooded dryer for 30 mins for a great treatment.  You can even add it to your favorite conditioner for soft shiny hair.  Mix olive oil and a cup of brown sugar in a bowl to create your own sugar scrub.  Take it to the shower and experience amazing skin that your significant other won't be able to keep their hands off you.  Don't forget the lips...apply that sugar scrub to your lips and let it set for a few minutes then remove with a damp towel.  Now that's what I call kissable lips!!!

I've heard of olive oil helping with acne.  However, this is something I have yet to try.  One thing's for sure, olives are nature's best secret and I just let the secret out the bag!  Go to your nearest grocery store and get you a bottle of that good ole extra virgin olive oil.  You'll be getting your money's worth. Ciao Dymunz!!!!