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Help Your Mind, Body And Soul With Mindfulness

March 5, 2018 By themovement1 Leave a Comment

Help Your Mind, Body And Soul With Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment and putting all your energy and faith into it. Studies show that practising mindfulness on a regular basis reduces stress and increases your overall happiness and satisfaction with your life.
 
In this busy world full of technology, it’s extra important to take the time to be in the moment. By practising mindfulness, you’ll benefit, your loved ones will benefit, and your appreciation of your life and circumstances will improve.
 
Benefits
As we said above, mindfulness will increase your happiness and reduce your stress but the benefits don’t stop there! Your self-esteem will soar and you’ll find yourself feeling more at peace. Not only will you be able to better deal with stressful moments, but you’ll be able to enjoy the pleasurable ones with more clarity.
 
Health concerns typically improve if not disappear completely after practising mindfulness on a regular basis.
 
How To Do It
 
Most people think of mindfulness as meditation. And it can be if that’s how you want to practice it. Sit quietly with your eyes closed for anywhere from one minute to thirty minutes and concentrate on your breath. If you choose, chant a mantra in your head or out loud on every exhale. Pick a word that resonates with you — joy, peace, love… whatever you wish.
 
However, there are other ways to bring mindfulness into your everyday life. It can be as simple as being aware of and paying attention to everything you do, instead of thinking about other things, or multitasking.
 
Walking, eating, cleaning and showering — these are just a few things we do every day, often several times a day, and fantastic times to be mindful. For instance, take the time to focus on your breath while washing the dishes rather than worrying about the future.
 
Practice mindfulness while walking even if it’s just out to your car. Breathe and, if you choose, recite your mantra with every step. Feel the air go into your lungs, pay attention to the smells and feeling of the ground as you walk. Take time to notice things around you instead of rushing.
 
While showering, pay attention to how the water feels on your body, how your products smell, and feel a sense of refreshment as the water flows and relaxes you. Know that if you’re using sustainable beauty products, you’re doing good for your body and the earth.
 
Eating is a great time to practice mindfulness, and brings the added benefit of eating slower and therefore having fewer digestion issues. You’ll also know when you’re satisfied and can stop without overeating. Pay attention to the smell, texture, and taste of every mouthful. Savour it!
You’re Not Doing It Wrong!
 
So often, people give up after only a few minutes, or one session, because they feel they’re not doing it “correctly”. The truth is, there is NO wrong way to be mindful.
 
Know your mind WILL wander and you could feel a little uncomfortable, especially at first. This is perfectly OK, in fact, this is part of being mindful! Instead of focusing on where your mind wanders, do your best to return your mind to your breath, or whatever you’re concentrating on, and continue.
Join The Movement
 
As you can see, mindfulness is SO important for many reasons and we hope we’ve convinced you it’s easy to do on a daily basis. Join us at the Salon Movement for other fantastic ways you and your salon can be sustainable and healthy.

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Davines Products Your Salon MUST Carry

February 25, 2018 By themovement1 Leave a Comment

Davines Products Your Salon MUST Carry

“By creating beauty sustainably, we encourage people to take care of themselves, of the environment in which they live & work, of the things they love.” — Davines.

If you haven’t already discovered the wonderful sustainable beauty line, Davines, we hope we’ll convince you to give them a try. The Salon Movement is proud to be a unified grassroots movement of sustainably-conscious Davines stylists and salon owners. Supporting Davines shows that you care about the earth, as well as your customer’s well-being.

Davines was founded, and continue to produce, in Parma, Italy, with development starting in the 1980s and products being ready to sell about a decade later. Davines truly believes in sustainability and is aiming to be the most beautiful and ethical company in the world.

We love every unique Davines product we use, and they truly do have something for everyone. If you’re looking to bring our your natural beauty, here are a few of their best-selling and award-winning products we think you should try:

Love Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner

The best-selling LOVE duo from Davines has won a few different awards, and rightfully so! This shampoo and conditioner set is the perfect fit for anyone with dry, unruly hair that is prone to frizz. The olive extracts and vitamin E gently cleanse and add a smoothing dose of moisture.

Nounou Shampoo And Conditioner

Nounou Shampoo is yet another award winner from the Davines line and, along with the matching conditioner, is a dream. It’s a life (and hair!) saver for anyone who has brittle, dehydrated hair. Fiaschetto tomato is incorporated into the formula to provide the antioxidants and vitamin C which nourish hair completely.

The Oi Line

Several products in the Oi line have won awards and anyone who has used it has little doubt why. This multi-use line of products is perfect for just about anyone. It has the best ingredients to use on a day-to-day basis, when hair is behaving nicely and has no issues. Roucou oil is the key ingredient in this amazing line to keep hair and skin hydrated and soft.

This Is A Sea Salt Spray

This Is A Sea Salt Spray should be re-named “This is an amazing product!” A best-seller for many reasons, this spray provides amazing texture and style to any hair type and it smells so good!

The sea salt in this spray naturally gives tresses the perfect beachy waves many want to achieve without having to head to the ocean.

Well-Being Conditioner

The Well-Being Conditioner is an excellent all-around moisturizer for hair. Made with echinacea plant, this conditioner contains natural antimicrobial products which works to keep hair healthy and nourished.

Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner

The Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner is THE product to use to put life and moisture back into dry, damaged hair. It invigorates from the scalp right down to the ends of your hair to provide intense moisture and prevent breakage.

Acai oil is the miracle ingredient which provides your hair the protective antioxidants and restorative benefits it needs. Grape phytoceuticals add an extra source of antioxidants as well as polyphenols to keep hair healthy and strong.

If your salon, or personal collection, doesn’t include Davines, that needs to change right now, not only for the sake of beauty but for sustainability.

Davines has some very exciting collections coming out involving coffee, tea and honey. We can’t wait for these products, and to see what other revolutionary, sustainable ideas Davines has for our future.

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Simple Ways to Keep Your Skills Fresh and New

February 15, 2018 By themovement1 Leave a Comment

Simple Ways to Keep Your Skills Fresh and New

It’s all too common – mastering a skill only to get stuck in a rut after. However, the beauty industry is extremely competitive. To become the “go-to” salon or stylist in your area, you have to get and keep people talking and stand out from the crowd. In other words, stay out of that rut!

One of the best ways to keep your customers happy, and gain new clients is to keep your training up-to-date, offer the latest styles and services. When you show new techniques to your clients, you gain their trust and respect. In turn, they end up recommending you to others. Besides, when a new person comes in to request something, you want to make sure you know what they’re asking for, right?

Have we convinced you that ongoing training is super important? We hope so. And best of all, it doesn’t have to cost a lot of time or money. Here are a few easy tips to keep your skills fresh:

Follow Trade and Fashion Sites/Publications

This is the simplest, least expensive way to keep up with current trends and techniques. Popular fashion and beauty sites will show you what’s hot right now, and therefore what clients may be asking for.

Trade Shows and Conventions

Much like above, conventions and trade shows showcase the latest offerings of new products and techniques that you need to know. And PS – they’re also a great way to network and get your name out there, too.

Contact Your School

Most hairdressing and beauty schools will offer their alumni opportunities to upgrade every so often at a low – or sometimes NO – cost. These are typically evening events or online seminars. If you haven’t kept in touch, reach out to your school now.

Online Resources

The world of technology has made it so we can all have training right at our fingertips! As mentioned above, you can often find courses through beauty training schools, but even following stylists and beauty personalities you admire on social media or YouTube can help you pick up some important new tips and tricks.

But don’t forget to give back. If you’re an expert in something, let others in on the secret by sharing your training tips online. It will help you get your name out there, too.

In-Salon Training

Get your staff together for some ongoing training a few times a year. These evening or Saturday morning events can include skills workshops, new equipment demonstrations and social management skills. You can have your staff share their own new techniques with each other or bring in an expert.

This will not only create some comrade among your staff but keep everyone up-to-date.

Keep Up With Green Resources

If you can find a sustainable way to do your craft, that’s a step-up on most of your competition. In 2018, sustainable and organic products are becoming increasingly important to clients. Keep up with these services, and make sure you let your clients know exactly what you offer.

Remember: You are your brand so keep it fresh. People will notice!

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ECOHEADS – Making Your Salon Efficient with Sustainable Products

February 5, 2018 By themovement1 Leave a Comment

ECOHEADS – Making Your Salon Efficient with Sustainable Products

The Salon Movement has a passion for bringing you sustainable beauty ideas, and we love that the world is listening. We’re proud that The Movement is gaining popularity among salons and individuals, and we’re excited to see this continue into 2018. It’s our pleasure partnering with several sustainable beauty companies and brands to bring awareness to protecting our planet. And by doing that, it offers us a huge step towards making our salons more efficient.
 
We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce one of our awesome partners – ECOHEADS!
 
ECOHEADS is a fabulous company that truly cares about the environment and works to make the life of both clients and hairstylists easier. What a fabulous combination!
ECOHEADS is a relatively new company but with a LOT of thought and love behind it! Established in 2012 in Sydney, Australia, this company has taken the sustainable beauty world by storm. They’re changing things for the better with their amazing philosophy and products.
 
Some of the products we LOVE and highly recommend from ECOHEADS are:
 
Showerheads
 
We must start with the ECOHEADS showerhead – a truly innovative product! These amazing showerheads are a necessary addition to your sustainable spa as they reduce water usage by an amazing 65%, keeping both your finances and carbon footprint low. Water pressure is doubled, helping save water and a time by cutting your rinse time in half. Also, the added pressure allows your clients to experience an amazing massage type experience with their rinse. That’s a triple win in our books! As an added bonus the nozzle cradles nicely in the stylist’s hand to give a pleasant washing experience for everyone.
 
These showerheads are easy to install and will adapt to most sinks. If they don’t, not to worry, they only need an inexpensive hose instead.
Bang Face Shields
 
Another exciting must-have product for your salon is the ECOHEADS Bang Face Shields.
 
Use bang shields to protect your clients face against irritation from hair, product and colour. These inexpensive face shields are one of your best and easiest investments if you want to make everyone’s experience better.
 
And don’t worry about waste – these are 100% recyclable!
The Ping
 
Even sustainable dyes can be a bit on the smelly side so ECOHEADS offers The Ping to offer fume-free mixing of colour products!
 
Mixing hair colour perfectly every single time is The Ping’s speciality and will reduce colour waste in your salon. The colour mix comes out noticeably creamier and smoother than with traditional hand mixing methods. With The Ping, your stylist saves both time and energy. A detachable blade and smooth bowl offers cleaning that’s just as easy as cleaning the traditional bowl and spatula mixer.
 
We thank you ECOHEADS for thinking outside the box and offering us amazing earth-friendly products. Salons all across Canada and the U.S. are experiencing and loving the ease and sustainability of these products. Check them out today!

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Green Resources

December 16, 2017 By themovement1 Leave a Comment

We are large supporters and contributors to the green initiatives in health, beauty and non-toxic body care. When we saw a market in desperate need for positive change, we made the necessary moves to bring Green Circle Salons and Davines to the west coast of Canada in a big way. By creating The Salon Movement, we sought to become a resource for other salons and businesses looking to go green and provide unwavering support. By choosing to foster our passion for the environment and hair, we’re striving to bring more awareness to people and prove that it’s worth it. Now we know that focusing on hair and body isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. So instead, we wanted to write this blog post to showcase other green initiatives we believe are important and necessary. A green initiative is defined as being a movement with the goal of offsetting Greenhouse gases. Below is a comprehensive list of resources that are a great place to start when wanting to go more “green.”

Documentaries:

Cowspirary – This documentary has stirred up a lot of controversy surrounding the link between meat consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. “The impact of livestock production on the planet is too often underestimated and overlooked.” The power of the livestock industry and the pull they have is enormous. This doc sheds light on an area no one wants to talk in-depth about.

Chasing Ice – The shrinking of the world’s ice caps is very real and visible evidence of climate change. James Balong, an environmental photographer, showcases the intense shrinkage taking place in “Chasing Ice”.

Blogs:

The Green Market Oracle – This comprehensive blog centres around the “convergence of sustainable capitalism and the global environment”. It’s run by Richard Matthews, a consultant, eco-entrepreneur, sustainable investor and writer. With a full list of resources and discussion about serious green-related issues, we highly recommend taking a look.

Ecochick – This cute and quirky blog focuses on food, travel, fashion, style and life for green-conscious women. The “ecochick is a consumer who’s tired of ‘environmentally friendly’ really meaning ‘expensive, inconvenient and ugly’. It’s time to make living green mainstream, fun, fresh and cool.” This is a great blog for moms and women interested in how they can make their lives more eco-friendly.

Businesses:

Organic Ocean – This small west coast company aims at providing consumers and local chefs sustainably-harvested seafood. With the world’s seafood levels at an all-time low, companies like these are integral to supporting our oceans ecosystems.

 

Contact us for more information on green initiatives in Victoria and what we’re doing to make a difference. → http://thesalonmovement.com/.

 

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