Mint Green Style!

I mentioned on my blog before how much I loved the color mint green for this spring and I was super serious about it! I am loving how much these ladies incorporate this beautiful pastel into their wardrobes!

Trade Shows--- Yay or Nay?

One of the things that I have been really excited about

(and SUPER busy with is the International Beauty Show !)

          

The International Beauty Show is coming up next month here in New York City.

The show will run from April 22nd-April 24th and I am super excited because this will be our first time having a booth!

There are so many things to get done and so little time!

There are a number of things that we'd like to accomplish at the trade show, especially getting the word out about the product and showing our clients and others who are interested, the correct way to use it.

I am really interested in speaking to all of our clients who might be at the show as well. I hope to see you all there!

Superfoods for your hair!

Hey everyone!

I was browsing the web this weekend and came across a very interesting article about "superfoods" that work to give you luxurious and more beautiful hair. One of the ones I saw were one of my absolute favorite foods.

Salmon

Salmon is considered to be a sueprfood for your hair because it is rich in essential fatty acids. Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids are great for hair and nails, helping to reduce shedding and promote hair growth. Salmon is also really good at keeping your scalp healthy!

I definetely encourage you all to take a look at this list and see if any of these are in your diet!

Source: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair

Flat Ironing my Natural Hair after the e-CURE Treatment!

 

Hello guys! I am back with a really quick update on this Friday afternoon to show you proof that the e-CURE Treatment works (and works well) to provide a healthy/natural shine to natural hair!

My natural hair is very cottony and fine in texture and although I take very good care of it, it is prone to single stand knots and tangling if I let it dry without stretching the hair.

A few days ago, I decided to flat iron my hair after doing the Deep Conditioning Foam Pack. Of course, I used my favorite scent (Grapefruit, S-2 shampoo!)

I then applied AETENO, followed by some heat protectant amd blow dried my hair. I followed up with my favorite flat iron, the CROC Infrared 1.5 inch model that I mentioned before.

My hair right after it's been washed.

Just about 60% done with flat ironing. 

As you can see, there is a lot of shine and body! Of course, these are just results that I was able to achieve at home. I know for sure that you, as a seasoned stylist, would be able to provide your clients with hair that looks and feels healthy!



I love everything vintage! Home Decor Post.

Hey everyone!

It's been a while but I am back to tell you guys about another things that I absolutely love, Vintage Decor!

When I was a child, I was always glued to TV Land and watched a lot of shows like The Brady Bunch and The Jeffersons and Laverne and Shirley. I honestly loved watching those shows, not only for the feel-good plotlines but also for the awesome decor. One of the great things I love about 60's and 70's shows is admiring the vintage kitchen and simplistic decorative items.

Here are some examples of retro styled rooms that I love!

One of the best things about these retro style living spaces is the amount of color! I really love color and that's why I am such a fan of this fun style of decorating.

Thanks for letting me share!

New favorite lunch spot.

One of our new favorite spots to have lunch here is

Panera Bread.

There has just been a new Panera Bread built in Chelsea and we have been having lunch there at least 3-4 times per week. I love Panera Bread because it's not like conventional takeout. Eating healthy is something that has always been very important to me and whenever I go to Panera Bread, I don't end up feeling guilty about what I eat.

This place is not only a bakery but, also has lots of  options such as soups, salads and sandwiches, making it the perfect lunch spot.

Have you ever tried Panera Bread?

I highly recommend the Broccoli Cheddar soup to anyone who is looking for something creamy, delicious and indulgent but, is still trying to stay away from unhealthy, processed, fast food.

It is cold.

It's March but still cold here in New York City.

I have been waiting very patiently for the weather to warm up and I can say that I've had enough of Winter!

Just last week it was about 50 degrees so, I figured that Springtime was approaching. Unfortunately, today it is 28 degrees here in NYC, and I am wearing a shirt, a turtleneck sweater, and a pretty heavy cardigan.

How is the weather for everyone else? I know a lot of our clients are from states with pretty warm weather overall and I am just curious about how things are going for everyone else.

One of the things I really enjoy about working at Armada is that I get to talk to lots of people all over the country. Just last week, I got a call from a client in Alaska. She told me that it was -27 degrees and that her products had frozen! Luckily, frozen M-3.2 and P-3.2 may be thawed out and used after they have liquified completely.

Leave In Conditioners- Yay or Nay?

I am not ashamed to admit that I LOVE products. Not only do I like buying lotions, body scrubs, candles, body sprays (things that fall in line with my love of all things scented)- I really really love conditioners as well.

One thing that I have come to realize about my hair, is that is tends to be on the dry side. For a long time, no matter what I put in my hair, it was feeling dry again within days. Since I have started using the e-CURE Treatment Foam Pack religiously (at least 2x a month) I have seen a drastic change in the health of my hair. I no longer have dry spells and my issues with porosity are hardly noticeable. I will say though, that I take 1-2 week breaks between washing my hair. Instead of loading my hair up with product though, I can honestly say that adding leave-in conditioner in my hair prior to blowdrying (or air drying), has been vital in maintaining my hair at an optimal moisture level.

The e-CURE Treatment product line has recently expanded to include a leave-in conditioner.

This conditioner is called AETENO.

AETENO is made up of 7 different types of fruit extracts and is 4 FREE.

What is 4 FREE, exactly?

Artificial Color Free- Silicone Free- Paraben Free- Petroleum Free

Being the product lover that I am (and also wanting to try the products so that I could better talk to our clients about it) I was able to really see how this worked for me.

The best thing about AETENO is that you really (really) don't need that much. A little goes a long way.

I have two favorite ways of using AETENO that I'd like to share with you. (Keep in mind, I have natural (ethnic) hair and keep my hair stretched 95% of the time, usually blowdrying 2-3x/month to help curb tangles). 

1- Applying before blowdrying. -- I use AETENO before blowdrying. For me, blowdrying zaps the moisture out of my hair (even on a warm, low setting) and AETENO helps to preserve some of that moisture and prevent it from being sucked away from the blowdryer.


2- Applying when rebraiding.  -- I have applied a tiny bit of AETENO right before rebraiding hair and a little goes a long way, to moizturize my hair and prevent me from having to remoisturize during the week. Since this product is non-silicone, it does a great job of penetrating my hair and after I use it, I don't have that coated feeling.

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Let me know how you like AETENO! How are you telling your customers about it?

Bangs!

When I was younger, I made sure that I always wore bangs because I wanted to not only look older and more polished but, I wanted to hide my forehead, Now as I get older, I have tossed bangs to the side. I was browsing the net the other day and came across an article that discussed how to get a more youthful look overall. The first tip suggested in the article was to cut bangs. I was really shocked reading this, especially since I'd gotten bangs to look older!

Here is an excerpt from the article:

"Bangs hide wrinkles on the forehead and make you seem more youthful. Long side-swept fringe is the most versatile. But when you asked if you should cut it short, I thought, Oooh, no! That tends to mature people—plus, wearing your hair the same way every day is aging. Instead, go for hair that just hits the collarbone, with long layers. You'll be able to pull it into a ponytail—and wearing different styles makes you look younger."

Robinson, of the Marie Robinson salon in New York City and a spokeswoman for Clairol, adds:

"If your skin has gotten pale or sallow with age, try warming things up with golden highlights and a rich base color—just don't stray too far. The most flattering base shades re-create the color and depth that you used to have."

How do you all feel about bangs?