Finding Your Perfect Style and Stylist

These days, choosing a hairstyle is like choosing a coffin. You simply dread picking out something that is so.... FINAL. So many thoughts run through your head as you are headed to your hair appointment; 'What if they cut it too short?' 'I don't want my face to look fat.' 'Maybe I should just get a trim instead.'

The real key to getting that perfect cut, color, and style that you want is to do some research. The first thing you should do is locate all the salons in your area. Then, you will need to go to these salons and meet the stylists. Tell them you are looking for a stylist and ask them if they have a portfolio you can look at or if they can schedule you for a consultation. While you are talking to them, pay attention to their body language, tone and facial expressions. You will want someone who appears to be energetic, happy, and who sounds eager to earn your business.

Once you have 'interviewed' all of the potential stylists, sit down and decide who is best suited to your aesthetic. DO NOT rely on friends and/or family for referrals! While their stylist might be great for them, that same stylist might not necessarily be the best fit for you.

Now that you have made your decision, schedule an appointment and go on about your regularly scheduled life.

It is always good to have an idea of what kind of style you would like. Do you want something current? Classic? Edgy? Buying a hairstyle magazine will help you decide what kind of hairstyle(s) you like. You can find them at nearly any drugstore, Target, Walmart, etc... Take it with you so your stylist can have an idea of what you are looking for.

All cosmetologists have formal education and are required to take and pass licensing exams in their state. This means they KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. Your best bet is to let her/him direct you in a direction and basically give them creative freedom to do what they do best. Of course you should give them some limits as to length and color but ultimately, they are not going to intentionally do anything that will result in tears (unless they are tears of joy from your miraculous hair makeover).


This should get you started in the right direction. If you would like to know more information or would like me to provide you with some initial consultation, please feel free to comment or email me at dcroswell@live.com.

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The Not So Ugly Truth About Fasting

So I just started to fast again using the Master Cleanse system developed by Stanley Burroughs. I tried this successfully about two years ago with excellent results. Now a lot of people hear the word 'fasting' and automatically think it means they have to starve themselves. Let me tell you that is NOT true! I am currently on my fifth day and have lost 10 pounds and several inches. It sounds unbelievable, I know, but when you stop and think about it, the results really aren't that far fetched. First thing you have to look at is all the processed junk you were shoving down your throat. With the absence of all that grease and fat, your body gets a break and finally has time to actually break down the fat you already have stored in your body. Then, you factor in water weight loss.  As you are consuming water in high amounts you really are only losing some weight due to water loss. This particular cleanse flushes out everything your body has stored that is toxic and unhealthy. So that is another factor that will affect your weight over the course of the cleanse.

Oh doesn't that just look so relaxing? I bet it does. Part of the cleanse requires that you take a saltwater bath every morning. INTERNALLY.... Yes, you have to drink it, and not just a little bit either. You have to drink an entire quart in one sitting. Quite a few people will not have 'stomach' for it as it does taste exactly how it sounds. I chose to continue with the saltwater for two reasons: 1) you get quite used to it after the second or third time and, 2) the alternative is double doses of a laxative tea that will keep you from being able to carry out your day-to-day functions.

So really (other than the saltwater part), this fast is an excellent way to lose weight, cleanse your body, and overall great way to feel and look better. The biggest hurdle to get over is convincing yourself that not having cheeseburgers and pizza every day is going to ruin your life.

If you would like more information please feel free to comment or email me at dcroswell@live.com.