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Spring Cleaning

It’s Spring again and we hope Mother Nature has no more surprises in store!  Here are a few things we recommend from Mode Salon to get you ready for the new season.  We have divided them up into Body, Mind and Soul, with some resources to go along with each.  Feel free to explore!

Body

Get a new Hair Color.  Spring is the time of year when the flowers bloom and so the first thing we recommend on our list is a new Hair Color.  As we say Color Adds Life!  You don’t want to be outdone by the flowers do you?  Let your vibrancy speak for you.  Our Colorist, Rhonda La.Guerre can do wonders for your hair.  Get noticed and make a statement that you are ready to play!

Get a new Hair Cut.  Treat your hair like the grass.  Stimulate it’s growth by a quick shape up.  If you are adventurous, go with a completely new hair style!

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Get a Hair Conditioner.  A professional conditioner done at a Salon can help to deep clean your roots and re-condition your scalp after a long harsh winter.  You should have this done at the change of every season.

Exercise.  If you have not started yet, start now.  Timing is everything.  The general rule of thumb is in four weeks, you will see a difference.  In eight weeks, those close to you will see a difference and in 12 weeks, acquaintances will notice a difference.  Where will 12 weeks of dedication put you?  Right at the beginning of Summer.  You don’t have to go to the gym either. Next to swimming, walking is the most natural fitness exercise you can do.  Better yet, find a partner to walk with!  Combine this with a little strength and stretching and you will be ready for the world.  It does NOT take a lot of expense.  Check out this Kettle Ball and Yoga Mat from Five Below

Spring walking

Mind

Read a Book.  Now that the days are getting longer, there is more available light to read by.  Get this one done before you consider going to the beach this summer.  Put down the remote control and take a step back from Social Media.  Spring is a time for new ideas as well and since you will be meeting new people, this will enable new and engaging conversations.  Want to get started with tailored recommendations?  Head on over to Goodreads.

Spring Reading

Learn a new Language.  Again, nothing starts a good conversation like expressing your interest in learning a language.  Here in Indianapolis, we have many cultures to mingle with.  Some of the border cities around the country such as New York, Miami, San Antonio or San Francisco almost demand that you know a bit of a second language.  This is not a hard one either.  Just download an App like Duolingo on your phone and you soon be able to check this one off too.

Spring festival

Soul

Work on your goals.  This is the best time of year to reaffirm your commitment to the goals (You did set goals right…?) you set at the beginning of the year.  You have more say so over your life than you realize.  Making sure you are on track will help you strengthen your self confidence and your positive belief that you do make a difference in this world.  Need a little help focusing on your goals?  Our sister company at Modern Images can help Coach you through.

Meditate.  Your peace of mind is important to your overall well being.  Connecting with yourself will help you concentrate more and worry less.  Better yet, go pick up some incense and burn it during your session.  Those focused on re-balancing your Chakra’s are particularly effective.  Check out this Guide to Meditation to help you get started on what could be a lifelong journey.

Laugh.  What’s the best medicine in the world?  Laughter.  Come on, it’s not that serious.  The old saying is “I’m laughing just to keep from crying”.  Life has endless opportunities to laugh.  The ridiculous is everywhere.  Can’t find it?  Head to a comedy club or try Comedy Central

 

Get out there!

These are just a few ideas to help you get started.  Spring Cleaning doesn’t just involve power washing the driveway or planting flowers anymore.  What other activities, suggestions or ideas do you have?  We would love to hear from you.  Happy Spring!

What we like about Fall

Fall

The Seasons come, the seasons go.  The long Winters we try to forget.  Spring is but a gentle breeze marking the awakening of nature and Summer whisks along at such a lazy pace that we wished it would never end.

Then there is the Fall.  Fall is at once cold and colorful.  Where high fashion meets practicality and the renewed sense of urgency returns to the air.  Some take the opportunity to renew friendships at the stadium tailgate while others relish in playing dress up on a chilly October day.  Beyond these seasonal favorites, how do you spend your Fall days?  If you have become stumped, try a few of these for thought starters:

  • Fall is a great time for personal reflection
  • The first quiet time after the kids go back to school
  • A time to learn new things
  • A time to start new things which might have long term consequence
  • A time to begin taking better care of yourself again

We encourage you to try a few of these on and see if they fit.  As well, let us highlight the fact that you need to take care of yourself ALL year long.  You know the story here:  Some things are easier to gain than they are to lose.  This also applies to damaged hair roots, overly dry skin, caloused feet, spent muscles… you know the story.

I think our Stylist Danyelle Feist-Simon expressed this best the other day, ” Think about taking only ONE hour out of the month for just YOU, Stop into Mode Salon and Day Spa, have a glass of wine with a pedicure, manicure, facial or massage.  Let the staff at Mode take care or you!  Keep calm and let Mode carry you on”

So there you have it.  Take some time out for yourself this season.  Relax and have some fun.  We look forward to helping you on your journey.

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