time to breathe

photo credit:  http://www.shaunaniequist.com

the holidays are a busy time for everyone!
often when most of the world has time off for the holidays--
us hairstylists are working our little booties off
making everyone gorgeous!

even though i didn't have time to breathe
{so so so busy}

here were a few of my favorite gifts:
-the joy of cutting my friends' kids' hair ... is there any greater proof of a quality person than their charming offspring? 
-sharing in the excitement of a newly engaged client ... hope for the future
{love, sweet love!}
-treating a friend {i have never had a full foil! ... hell!  i've never been a client!}

and my favorite little snippet from a FAB blog
{http://www.shaunaniequist.com/blog/2011/12/19/present-over-perfect.html}

Present over perfect.

Quality over quantity.

Relationship over rushing.

People over pressure.

Meaning over mania.

this sums it up ... !
and not just for the holidays ... for always! 

wishing you all
time to breathe
+
enjoy!

merry christmas mrs. crabby pants

i was running one {1} minute late . . .
and that is no way to start an appointment with
mrs. crabby pants!

i offered her tea {that i know she loves}
"no, i am in a hurry"
oh really?
how are you going to hurry through a color and cut?

i made her some anyway and guess what?
she wanted another cup!

and speaking of the big ol' hurry she is always in -
she wanted highlights too!

two cups of green tea later,
some fresh highlights,
grey hair covered,
frizzy ends trimmed . . .

she sure outdid herself:
she actually left a tip {in honor of the holidays!}

i guess there's a first time for everything!

the thing is --

http://www.etsy.com/shop/redbrickwall

so it just always bums me out when people are so . . .
crabby!

another perk {or two} to having babies!

winter brings a whole bag of tricks when it comes to...

your hair
+
your lips


that nipple cream you used for breastfeeding?

the *perfect* cure for dry, chapped lips! 



that cradle cap cream for your sweet baby's little noggin'?

the *perfect* cure for your dry, flaky scalp that seems to show up every winter!

sweet seat

here's another question i get all the time . . .
do i cut kids hair?
yes!

i cut my own kids hair in the shower or tub!
distraction is key!
and it rinses right down the drain . . .
now that's easy cleanup!

i just came across these DARLING booster seats

www.sweet-seat.com

i am sure they are meant for eating
but i want one for the salon!
how cute!

mondays are for masks

it's my way of remembering
at home rituals
{m = m}

on mondays i do
masks -- 
on my face
and
on my hair

whatever your ritual may be
and
whatever you need to do to remember--
keep it simple!

mrs. crabby pants strikes again!

you may remember my first post about mrs. crabby pants...
{http://onlyyourhairstylistknowsforsure.blogspot.com/2011/10/cheer-up-charlie.html}

well today she was complaining about having to park 2 blocks away --
{i was thinking she could use a little fresh air!}
and
complaining about how busy she is

i am NOT a big fan of playing the "busy contest"

don't you think everyone is busy--
just with different things?

this is something i always have to remember
and i think it applies to more than just dealing with a crab!

image from www.sketch42blog.com

sparkle on, sisters!

{thursday product post} st. tropez

one of my favorites for all seasons ...
but especially as it is getting colder --
st. tropez!

{i am not talking about st. tropez, france}

but this wouldn't be so bad either!




st. tropez is also the name of my favorite self-tanner!

www.sttropeztan.com

it is tinted --
so i like to apply it at night about an hour before i head to bed
i put a towel over my pillow case
and after a shower in the morning,
it looks like you were on the beaches of the french riviera!
but seriously --
it is great for all skin tones
{no pumpkin orange here!}