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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!

Last day of Winter

Last day of Winter?

Ha!  We thought so much.  Seems as though this is the year of Winter’s revenge.  I know we’ve seen enough.  School closings, shifting schedules and now, POT HOLES!  One swallowed Rhonda’s car last week so Mr. Firestone will be seeing us soon.

Seems as thought the only solace is “what goes around comes around”.  The Polar Vortex has taken no prisoners this year, and even Florida and California are feeling it.  But again, we just see that as higher food prices!

So what can you do?  You can start getting ready for Spring anyway.  Here are a few suggestions before Spring Fever hits and we forget all of our winter woes.

  • Start Spring cleaning now.  Yes like you I am tired of wearing that same sweater over and over again.  It’s time to bag it up with the rest of your unused or overused stuff and get set to move it out.  You’ll feel better.
  • Make a list NOW of all the projects you want to do.  Create your task list and start clipping inspirational ideas to help get you motivated.  When Spring hits, if you are not ready, you could easily lose a month of progress if you are not prepared.
  • Join a gym if you have not already.  This winter has been particularly rough physically.  Two months flew by.  Time to get your summer act together.
  • Change something about yourself.  Change your hair length or color.  Change your nail polish.  Do something that gives you a strong sense of creativity and control.
  • Take care of yourself.  Time to put down the “comfort food” and slim down your diet.  De-stress with a massage or pedicure.  Put the phone down and go out for a “real” laugh.  “Lol’s” don’t burn calories.

Mother Nature was not very gentle this Winter, but you can do a few things to help you recover and forget her unkindness.  Try a few of these ideas out and let us know how it went.  In the meantime, be of good cheer.  Warmer days are ahead!

Holiday time

News Flash:  Fall is gone.  It came and went like the wind.  Literally.  We awakened the other day to the reality of Winter!  Ugh!

HolidayBut I have come to appreciate the peacefulness of Winter and the joy of the Holiday Season.  Rhonda and I have two young children and they all too often remind us of how close Christmas must be.  We on the other hand remind them that “They better watch out, they better not pout”!

With that, have you ever noticed that this is the time of year where everyone puts on their best behavior?  The Holidays present a unique once a year opportunity for us all to bury the hatchet and be kind to one another.  We take the time to look our best and make sure others in our lives look their best too.  Mode Salon and Day Spa is a great place to visit this time of year.  Each year we scour the globe to find unique decorative items for the Salon.  The newness and sparkle makes us happy, as we try to imagine how our clients might view them.  Beauty and Image, the business we are in, are ultimately about helping you feel better about yourself.  When you feel better about yourself, you just might be willing to do something nice for someone else in your life.

Let the Holiday Spirit shine through you this season.

How do you experience the Holidays?  We would love for you to share your stories with us.

Alan – Mode Salon and Day Spa