Merry Christmas- Gift #1 & 2

Hey Everyone!

Check out some of my christmas presents.

I am super excited to start using them...

New Year's Eve

What do you usually do to celebrate New Year's Eve?

With the cold weather recently, I have been getting really excited about Christmas and New Year's Eve. December is one of my favorite month's because I love the holidays but I am simple not sure what to wear or what to do!?

Do any of you have plans?

I am sure that it will be a super busy time for all of you stylists. Stay tuned on my blog and look out for coupon specials upcoming later this week!

merry christmas

my thoughts on blogging.

If anyone knows me well, they know that I love to read blogs.

I began reading blogs only a couple of years back. It was interesting to me to not only read reviews of makeup, hair, and bath/body products but, to get an imtimate look at what people were doing with their everyday lives. What I really love and admire about bloggers is that they all share interesting pieces of themselves with their readers. I really enjoy blogging here and sharing things about me here and there with all of you.


One of the things that I don't do enough of as a blog reader is commenting! To me, commenting on a blog is really one of the best things you can do to support your favorite bloggers. It takes so much time and energy for bloggers to come up with material to contanstly write about. Even harder, I would imagine, if your blog is a niche blog based on one particular subject, to find material that is both relevant and fun to read.

I am actually inspired by some of my favorite bloggers to keep creating interesting and meaningful content for you all. I am curious though.... have any of the salon owners/stylists out here made a concret online presence?

There are a few salons that I have heard about just from browsing online on both YouTube and in the blogsphere. Using the internet to connect with those interested in hair/spa services or other related  things could bring customers to your salon that might not have known about it previously.

All About Blowfish!

Yesterday I had a really fun, interesting and adventurous experience with my coworkers... I tried blowfish for the first time!

The main dish that we ate blowfish (otherwise known as puffer fish) which is considered to be a delicacy in Japan. I took some photos of the food that we enjoyed below:

Boiled fugu skin!

Hirezake!

Fugu Nabe!

Some new pictures of my home Christmas setup.

Here are some more pictures of my Christmas Tree and setup in my family room. My mother loves Charlie Brown and so you can see why we have so many Christmas themed Charlie and Snoopy collectables around. Everything on the table sings, dances, or moves... neat huh!?

Tuesday Tresses-- Nicole Kidman Hair

Nicole Kidman's Hair is always so classy! Love her beautiiful golden locks!

Gift Giving Pressure!

This weekend was a very relaxing one for me and I am glad that I got to relax indoors but, I am not so sure that this will be the same this weekend!

Many of you probably already know that there is a ton of gift-giving pressure during the holidays. For people that are in families that celebrate the "true meaning" and spirit of Christmas, this may not be true but, I always feel a lot of pressure about what gifts I should give people during this time of year.

There are always so many questions--- do they have something like this already? What do they need? Would like like this color? What is their size?!

On one hand, you want to give the family and friends that you love, gifts that would mean something. Gifts that they can make use of. Gifts that they could use and remember us by.

On the other hand, you want to get them something practical... something that is guaranteed that they'll love. But giftcards are too impersonal.

What to get!?

I'll update on how my Christmas shopping went... I hope my loved ones love my presents!

Have you checked out our online store?

I am just about to leave the office and continue my holiday shopping but I wated to reach out to all of my readers and ask... HAVE YOU VISITED OUR ONLINE SHOPPING CENTER?

Please take a look at our online shopping page! It's the easiest way to get our products shipped straight to your home or salon! Visit armada-usa.com for more information.

Don't forget to watch my blog and continue to read our e-CURE Newsletter closely for coupon codes!

Simply, having, a wonderful Christmas time.

Hello Everyone!

During this time of year, my house is busy with the Christmas spirit. My parents love Christmas and decorating for this time of the year. Bright lights, stuffed animals, singing dolls, and mistletoe. Growing up in this enviornment, I also really love holiday time and the decorations and warm memories that go with it.

That being said, I would like to present to you my family's Christmas tree....

What do you think?

I will take lots more photos of the Christmas decorations around my home to share will you all over the next few weeks.

Tuesday Tresses- Aaliyah.

For this weeks edition of Tuesday Tresses, I would like to feature Aaliyah. Her hair was always so beautiful and she was known for her signature swoop. An angelic voice and beautiful woman taken way too soon, her legacy will live on through her music.

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Schulz

an office treat :-)

e-CURE NEWS

One of my favorite times of the month is when we start working on the e-CURE Newsletter. I have always been really passionate about writing and sharing information and knowledge with others. From the time I entered middle school. I had a thirst for knowledge and understanding different topics, especially about hair.

It is a great joy to be able to write articles about haircare and the different ways that stylists and salon owners like you can make a difference in their client's everyday lives. Have you read the December issue of our e-CURE Newsletter?

e-CURE News not only includes information about haircare but, we also include lots of tips about alternative ways to use the products, business tips to improve sales, ways to talk to your clients about the e-CURE Treatment and even coupons for special savings!



Myself and the December issue.

I think you guys will REALLY enjoy January's issue but... have you read this month's?

Let me know in the comments below that you read the December issue with the name of your HAIR SALON and get FREE SHIPPING on your next order!



Today's Lunch.

Ajisen Ramen!

Today for lunch I had ramen, one of my favorite Japanese foods for lunch-- RAMEN!

I don't eat ramen very often here in New York and when I say ramen of my friends and family assume that I am talking about the cup noodle ramen cups often found in grocery stores for less than one dollar.

Yankee Candle Review: Bahama Breeze

                                                     

Today I will be reviewing Bahama Breeze from Yankee Candle. This was one of first candle purchases and I made the decision to get this because of the description offered on the Yankee Candle website.

About This Fragrance (yankeecandle.com) 

There's cool summer refreshment in this tropical blend of pineapple, grapefruit and mango.

Now on to my thoughts...

Scent Name:  Bahama Breeze

Description of Scent: I didn't really get the fruity, citrusy, smell that I was looking for. When I bought it, I assumed that I would be getting more of a "mixed drink" fragrance from this. I was right!  I can't really place it but, it kind of has the smell of a sports energy drink, with some very subtle citrus notes.

Candle Type: Sampler votive

Things I Like: This candle burned really easily and it's honestly a beautiful color to look at in my transparent glass votive holder.

Things I Dislike: This sampler has virtually NO throw. I have to shut the doors in my small bedroom to even smell anything so that was a little bit disappointing.

Rating (1/10): 4/10

I liked this candle enough to burn it all the way but, I probably will not be purchasing this again.