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!

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.

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!

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!"

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

Our newest designer on the floor is Deb, she completed her studies at La James International, in Davenport, Iowa, with extended study in Chicago. She has been in the business for 12 years and also holds a license in massage therapy and skin care! For those of you in need of a relaxing scalp massage, she's your girl!

She loves cutting short hair of all kinds, but specializes in curly hair. She enjoys razor cutting and tackling all of your color needs.

So if you're looking for someone who is really going to listen to you, and perfect your hair to it's finest, Deb is here for you! 

Come on in and schedule an appointment, or call, 760-431-8989.

Each week we will be coming out with some spot light blogs and tutorials for you Twiggies. So don't forget to check back here for more goodies!

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pfq000AF1i8

This video goes along with this website: http://www.safecosmetics.org 

The site is all about demanding safer products and a better world.  Signing up for their e-mail list will send you the latest information on which products contain all the bad stuff that makes our skin, hair, and world, unhealthy. The creator of the video has also made others in which she pinpoints the flaws of this materialistic world of ours. "The Story of Stuff" describes the process of how "stuff" is made, shipped, used, thrown away, bought again, and the ways we can fix the problems that arise in the whole process. 

The blog is short, but the subject is huge! Watch the video and educate yourself on the problem that is arising. This can't stop until the problem is heard. So share this with your friends, and begin creating a healthier world for you, your family, and loved ones.

The Leaping Bunny Program, which is run by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics' (What a mouthful, right?!), administers a cruelty-free standard and the internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo for companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household products. The Leaping Bunny Program provides the best assurance that no new animal testing is used in any phase of product development by the company, its laboratories, or suppliers. 

There are copious amounts of products that are animal tested that the public is ill-informed on, so we figured we would shed some light on them, and do our part in the efforts to save the bunnies!

So look out for that little Leaping Bunny, that will hopefully be making its debut on many more products soon, and support cruelty-free!

Here are a couple links you should check out:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/vickeryeckhoff/2012/02/03/is-your-k-y-jelly-cruelty-free-do-you-care/

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=8548574

Amethyst and Quartz Stones are two well-known stones that people have been using for centuries to enhance their lifestyle.

The Amethyst stone has been known to have all sorts of interesting powers. Some say it can be used to enhance dreams while sleeping, to help with insomnia, and relieve headaches. Ancient Egyptians used the stone for protection from self-deception, as well as protection against with craft. They say that when worn as a necklace it aids in meditation.

Quartz Crystal is used as a power stone enhancer, used to intensify the qualities of other stones around it. It is also known to increase self-esteem levels. This stone is known to keep you in touch with your spiritual being, and always keep you grounded, knowing that you are a here on Earth experiencing a real, human adventure. 

Embrace a positive lifestyle! Come on in and buy some stones, or go to your local farmers market or talk to gem sellers. Find the stone that will best fit your lifestyle so you can be the best person you can be.

In response to this great adventure at hand, we thought it appropriate to let you guys in on the life and times of this hair legend.

Sassoon was born in London in 1928. As he tells it, he didn't have any interest in hair until he was 14, when he started working at a salon sweeping floors.

After dropping out of high-school, he started working under one of the most famous hairstylists of the 1950's, Mr. Teasy-Weasy, A.K.A. Raymond Bessone. Bessone has been credited for inventing the bouffant, or the "beehive." He was the Hairdresser for the Stars. 

In 1963, Sassoon was creating the trendiest looks of the time, the "Bob" being one of them, and pioneered geometric hairdos in 1966. Only a year later, he was paid $5,000 to create the iconic look of Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby.

If that doesn't knock your socks off, he was also the official hairstylist of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics!

We are all so excited for them to have this experience and can't wait to bring us back some awesome tips and tricks from a historic hairstylist.