COLORS

Every 26 seconds a child is lured or sold into the sex trade. 

That is way too often. 

COLORS is a grassroots organization that is here to help those children that have recently been rescued, by the non-profit "Destiny Rescue," from the horrors of the trade. They travel to Thailand to teach these young girls how to crochet hats and bags, knit scarves, and make jewelry to sell and make a better life for themselves.

If you are the type of person that wants to make a difference in the wold but feels as if it's hard to make an impact, here is your chance. Just buying a simple scarf or necklace has a HUGE effect on humanity. 

http://colorsinallcaps.com/

Check out the site! You will not regret it!

Spotlight: Amberlee

Amberlee has been here at Twig for a little over 2 years now. Not only does she have experience in every aspect of the beauty industry, but she is a Kemon color coach as well. Short cuts,make-overs, and razor cuts are only SOME of her specialties, and she knows just the right product to make your hair totally dreamy. She is in high demand, so if you're looking for her to work her magic on your hair, hurry in!

How did you get into the industry?
I started off as a makeup artist working in LA and around Miami. It was super fun but like so many, I started a family and needed to use my creativity closer to home! So Hairdressing it was!

What’s the craziest you’ve ever done with your hair? About 3 years ago I shaved my hair into a mohawk. I loved it! The funny thing was how many compliments I received from older women, Like in their 70’s!

What type of hair do you have and what’s your favorite product for people with the same texture? My hair is naturally wavy and coarse so I use a lot of products to add moisture. Wavy/curly hair
is naturally 60% drier, and so this step is really important. my favorite product to achieve this is the Revival balm by Kusko murphy 1x a week as a deep treatment, then marrakesh oil on the ends, and lavender cream on the ends..this works for wavy hair or when you’re wanting to straighten it as well.

Dinner in a Garbage Can!?

If you've been walking around Carlsbad lately you might have seen a large recycled shipping box on the corner of State and Carlsbad Village. That's not a recycling center. That's Carlsbad's newest restaurant!

This new establishment runs strictly on vegetable oil and is owned by James Markham, who also opened Knockout Pizzeria and Knockout Burger. They will be serving "gourmet waffle sandwiches" all day. Not only is there seating in the "building" there will also be a grassy area with lawn chairs to relax in the sun. They will also serve beer and wine and play movies on the outdoor lot.

 He has owned this lot for a couple years but wanted to wait for a new aged, innovative idea. Well James, you did it!

Check it out here: http://carlsbad.patch.com/articles/innovative-new-restaurant-boxd-opening-in-carlsbad?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001#video-9704723

Hope you go try it out! You know we will!

Self-Love

Do you ever feel pressure to always look your best? Do you feel like the expectations these days are getting out of hand? How do you feel about propaganda that consistently says you're not good enough unless you "buy this product?" Personally, I'm a little fed up trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations that society seems to think that are "normal."

When I start feeling like I'm not good enough, or I start feeling as if I'm not living up to these misconceptions of real beauty, I turn to my Bitch magazine. 

Bitch media is a non-profit organization, their mission is "to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture."

You may be asking, why choose such an off-putting word as their name? Well, here's your answer. "The writer Rebecca West said, 'People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat.' We’d argue that the word 'bitch' is usually deployed for the same purpose. When it’s being used as an insult, 'bitch' is an epithet hurled at women who speak their minds, who have opinions and don’t shy away from expressing them, and who don’t sit by and smile uncomfortably if they’re bothered or offended. If being an outspoken woman means being a bitch, we’ll take that as a compliment."

These ladies and gentlemen at Bitch understand that being a part of this culture means being the best person you can be, and to never let propaganda rule the way you live your life. They express self-love and love for all humans, no matter how they choose to live their life. Now that's something I can get behind!

http://bitchmagazine.org/

So check out their site! Donate some money or buy a subscription for a loved one in your life that needs a little up-lifting, comedic, relief. Even just donating 5 dollars a month gets you a full years subscription! 

This magazine is sure to make you feel like you are worth it! "Keep Bitch Media in your life, and keep it alive for many years to come. Support what you love. Support Bitch Media!"

Taryn it up!

Many of you have probably seen Taryn's shining face around here, tending to the needs of all of our designer's. It is now Taryn's time to shine and next week she will begin taking clients 5 days a week as an intern. Her cuts start at $35 for women and $20 for men, color starts at $55. Here's a couple questions we asked Taryn.

What is your favorite product to use for teasing hair and how do you use it?

Powder Lift. Lift up small sections on the crown, sprinkle a small amount, rub into hair, and tease!

What is your favorite product to use for conditioning hair and how do you use it?

Revival Balm. Apply to cleansed hair, work into scalp and ends, leave on for at least 5 minutes, then rinse!

What is your absolute favorite thing to do on a client?

Long layer cuts, blow outs, and sun-kissed highlights.

Call today and make an appointment for an awesome do with Taryn. 760-431-8989