Bring on the new year new you for 2018

Ready to try a new haircut and color

A part of letting go of the previous year is the art of allowing space for the new ideas for 2018. Feeling good about yourself for the new year is just as important as setting new goals. The saying, ” when you feel good,  you look good is so true.” According to the magazine HAIR PREVIEW 2018, the votes are in go for the bold, the pretty + daring = a new you! Apparently their are 523 New looks that you can take advantage of just in this magazine with cool colors of blue, pastel pinks, aqua or try some shiny wave hair techniques with wands or edge crops for short hair, or try some new styling options of part up and down with some braids.

Will losing weight affect my haircut?

Dropping unhealthy pounds will affect your current haircut because the hair can droop plus if you are cutting back on your proteins you may find that you lose hair along the way that is more than normal. I caution you to prevent the loss of hair with large amounts of weight loss to keep up with your protein supplements such as CollagenBlu is available here.  Collagenblu is derived from shellfish naturally with a boost of Vitamin C from Ascerola Cherries. We believe in Collagenblu because it counts as a protein serving according to Weight Watchers. Keep in mind that you still need your dark green vegetables such as kale, spinach, okra, and green beans. A nice supplement to your dietary needs can be adjusted by eating lentil beans, dark red or black kidney beans. With drastic weight loss, your face shape will slim around the cheeks and jawline allowing you to wear many more styles that suit your face shape and lifestyle.

As you feel more confident in your clothes, your new year new you attitude will be the perfect set up for a new haircut that will be shaped to your new face shape.

Working with an expert hairstylist, makeup artist, waxer, hair extensionist  can make a big difference in your transformation for 2018. Looking your best does not have to be expensive. A new look for a new year represents  new perspectives on:

• what do you want to DO out of your life this year?
• who do you want to BE this year?
• what do you want to HAVE  in your life or remove out of your life

I personally found this thought provoking experience with a client that had a particularly bad 2017. Her hair was knotted up into two bunches that were not able to be removed. These knots looked like two horns sticking out of the back of head. These knots were from not combing her hair on a regular basis that one day led to another knotting the long hair into the shorter hairs that were already broken off. When this happens, it’s difficult to break these types of knots apart no matter how much conditioner is used. Then on top of the knotting, wetting the hair packs in the knots then the hair doesn’t dry totally leaving the hair smelling like wet dog. If gone unattended for to long, the scalp and hair will start to grow mold. She didn’t have mold growing however; the opportunity to grow mold could happen. This was hard for my client to let go of her hair even though it was so tightly knotted. I tried to help her with conditioner, argan oils, picking pieces of hair with a fine tooth comb in the hope of the knot letting loose. To no avail, it simply would take painstaking hours to try to remove the knot with no guarantee that it would work.

We came to the conclusion that I would have to cut through the bulk of the knots. As we spoke, I said since your 2017 was horrible then we should look at cutting out the bad stuff from her last year which would allow her to have a new outlook on her new year new look for 2018. She gritted her teeth saying she would rather have her long hair. I said, “I know but we have to let go of the old knotted hair to let the new hair grow in.” When we are going through changes its good to have our friends around to support us in our dreadful days and the good days. This client had her BFF with her. I admired their strength together.

watch this video on 4 short hairstyles that are cute and easy to style:  here

Short Bob haircut

I felt inspired from behind the scenes about cutting off the old (year) and beginning a new year with her hair.

She would learn how to take care of her hair with some new styling tools at her disposal. Even though she wasn’t happy with her short hair, she was forced to face her NEW YEAR NEW YOU  for 2018.

Such as life, we are forced to look at ourselves in ways we weren’t expecting. Just like Pastor Bob says, “Kimberly, you come in with one objective and are surprised by another that becomes more apparent.” We make the best of our world we are given.

If you are ready for a New YEAR NEW YOU 2018, check our schedule here to see our availability. Feel more comfortable to call us at 717.846.4424.

Last minute gift giving ideas available for Christmas  to surprise and delight.

Try one of our Indulge Salon gift cards at any of our locations York Pa and Greensboro GA

Usually my routine would be to finish my last client on Christmas eve then go out for the last minute gift giving purchases for stocking stuffers. I love the stockings because when I was a kid, this was always my favorite to open. There would be the tooth brush, the jewelry, gag gifts, socks, perfume, and whatever else the family creatively jammed into my bulging stocking. THE BEST gift giving ideas were the gift cards as a teenager. I wanted to purchase my own clothes, my own stuff for school and now the teens want to purchase on Amazon Prime!!

As a big kid, we want gift cards from Indulge Salon for facials, pedicures, manicures, hair cuts, hair color ideas and hair extensions. The list goes on.  We love putting all those gift cards into our wallet holder to hide till we are ready. They can be purchased here: 

Here are some other last minute gift giving ideas:

Citrus Bliss Goats Milk Soap from Indulge Pure Originals

1. Indulge Pure Originals soaps, lotions, and vegan lotion bars – here 
2. hair products – 3 for styling, cleansing and conditioning
3. gift cards – starts at $50
4. body waxing, facial waxing – great idea if you want your spouse to give this a try. It’s way more popular than you think.
5. Collagenblu for a serving of protein along with 100% vitamin C that can be mixed with a smoothie or yogurt.
   

   Collagen helps grow hair

   Great for ligaments, hair growth  here or pick it up at Indulge Salon York Pa 

This product has really helped out clients that have been released from surgery to help strengthen their muscles, regain their protein in their hair and their body plus the added bonus of growing back hair. This Collagen is 100% natural from marine shellfish. No after taste. Comes in a powdered form that is easily transported in a self contained package for traveling. Easy storage. Great results from our clients.

“I checked with my Dr. and has no problems that with my Thyroid imbalance it won’t conflict. I had lost a massive amount of my thicker hair with the medication and now I can regrow my hair with Collagenblu”     Judy McNamara, York Pa

“my hair was thinning drastically after my son passed away in April, 2017. I had such thin spots I thought I was going bald. There was so much hair in my brush that was long. I was so concerned I started using CollagenBlu after a friend recommended it to me and have been more than satisfied with the results. I have a sense of well being too”   Kimberly Acworth, York Pa

Thanksgiving recipe – Giving at its best!

Visiting family and friends? Bring your best Thanksgiving recipe to blow them away! As you know, being a hostess comes with many preparations like cleaning the house, meal preparation, buying the food, the presentation and theme of the table and making sure that all of your guests on the list are still coming to your dinner. One of my favorite thanksgiving recipe’s is one of our family’s  favorites.  Captain Russell’s Sweet Potato Casserole is my son’s favorite dish.  He would smack his lips with mouth watering waiting for momma to give him a spoonful. Priceless. We have no idea where the name came from but we do know that we love it.

Thanksgiving recipes are family traditions that we know to come and love. The expectations of turkey, filling, and the fixin’s Give this side dish a whirl. I promise this will make them clamor for more! . It’s creamy, sinfully rich with a bit of sweet and a surprising crunch. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. This Thanksgiving recipe is a “go to” to take along. It will be the hit of the meal. This meal can be made a head 1-2 days if necessary however; their is no guarantee that the topping will still be on it for the next day meal.

Captain Russel’s Sweet Potato Casserole

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

3 cups of Sweet Potatoes – boil the sweet potatoes until soft. Once soft let cool down.

1 cup of sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup melted butter

Grease the sides of the  casserole dish with butter.

Alexandria Acworth Crawford (sister) with her brother Carson Grey McCord

Mix – all of the above ingredients together and blend with blender like mashed potatoes. Taste it for creaminess or just because you are curious.

Once mixed pour into the greased casserole dish.

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup flour mix these together until fine.

Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup melted stick of butter.

Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

Bake 30  minutes.

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus.

Google search says: The high amount of dietary fiber, the low calorie content, and the high amount of water, all work together to make sweet potatoes a great food if you are trying to lose weight. One of the main ways that sweet potatoes can help you lose weight is due to their high amount of dietary fiber. … Next, fiber is slow digesting. Each sweet potato runs about 100 calories vs the white potato 400-500. 

High water content helps fill your stomach therefore preventing you from over eating on the holidays. Between the high fiber and the water content, this is one great addition to the weight loss food list. No guilt here.

Even when the hostess doesn’t expect anything, she (he) will still appreciate the thought. We have a couple of inexpensive ideas for the your hostess that says:

“thank you, I didn’t have to cook tonight”

“thank you for inviting us”

“you are special, thank you for all that you”

Other ideas:

1. Indulge Pure Originals Body Butter Lotion Bar to moisturize her skin after she has been doing dishes. $10 – $12
   

   Indulge Pure Originals Cocoa Butter Gold Bar moisturizing lotion

2. Indulge Pure Originals Ultimate Moisture
3. candles
4. Indulge Pure Originals soaps

Need it delivered? Call 717.846.4424 we will send it wherever you want.

From our family to yours Happy Thanksgiving! Stay posted for more Thanksgiving ideas.