July Snippets

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HAPPY 4th of July!

PLUMA SNIPPETS JULY 2021

Never Quit on a Bad Day

One thing I know for sure, words are powerful. Whether written or spoken, words can transform lives, destroy hopes, quell fears, inspire dreams, confirm expectations and fill us with a lifetime of experiences and possibilities.

When I begin the process of writing a Snippets article, I consider the holiday for the month and a theme that will support the holiday. Next, I pay attention for words that will fit the theme. Sometimes it’s through reading books or articles, hearing a podcast or joining a room on clubhouse and many times, it’s a client who will drop a word in my thoughts as happened with last month’s theme, ‘good enough’ from my friend Stephanie. This month considering the 4^th of July celebration, I’ve collected a few influential words through quotes that came my way, reminding me of the precious freedoms we have in our country. The quotes are in bold, followed by my insights.

Stay ready to keep from getting ready - Dr. David Jeremiah. The most freedom I experience is wrapped around my skill of discipline. When one is disciplined and does not postpone, one is ready…most of the time. The freedom that comes from being prepared is priceless. Don’t wait until tomorrow to do what you can do today. Be ready for possibilities.

Don’t sit in your setback…. comeback! - Tim Storey. I absolutely appreciate these words. How many comebacks are we allowed? As many as we decide. We have the freedom for setback or to comeback. We decide…every time.

Fear is smart, until you realize you’re afraid of the wrong thing.

- Kristin Hannah, The 4 Winds. Of course we carry fears within us. Fear is natural and vital for the survival of our human race. It is the beloved adversary. We love it, we hate it. Fear stops us and motivates us as well. We are free to think and feel what we want. Dig deep within yourself and ask, what am I really afraid of? Freedom to choose…fear smart.

You have to be super-human now. Do you understand what super-human means? Yes! - Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, Anonymous. We are being called to be super-humans. Harness your courage through healthy living and rational thinking. For years we have been told we are only utilizing 10% of our human abilities. We have the freedom to explore, expand and escalate the rest of who we are. Be Super-human.

Fearless and Free. - AZ Women of Action. Need I say more?

Never quit on a bad day. -Rusty Tugman, Author. When I think of the wars and victories we have earned, I can only think of the freedoms we desired. Never quit util you feel you’ve won.

Prayers are like cheers. -Santos Rios, my housekeeper’s mother. A simple conversation with this woman steeped in her unwavering faith in God, and I know prayers for our health, families, success, country, and freedoms are being offered. Santos prays daily with the conviction of a woman secure in her divine connection. ‘We are the winners of fate to live in this country’, she says and I agree. She continues, ‘Do you know prayers are cheers to God?’ I say; 'Cheer for us Santos. Cheer for us!'

Celebrating our freedoms with love,

Hilda

Eufora Product of the Month

Eufora Product of the month:

Fresh Effects – Dry Shampoo. When you need a freshen-up and don’t have time to shampoo and style, Fresh Effects is your go to product.

Trends Shaping the Future of the Beauty Industry

The Global beauty industry is currently valued at $532 billion. However, like every other industry, the global beauty industry is also prone to constant change and growth. The pandemic took a massive toll on this industry. This is why you need to understand the ongoing trends that will have a huge impact on the future of beauty and cosmetics in 2021. This will allow us to understand better the direction in which the global beauty industry is moving. Here is one trend we need to embrace, at least for now.

Natural Hair--In the past, people used to spend a lot of money on getting different hairstyles and artificially augmenting their natural hair. However, we will see a decrease in this trend as people have started to believe in low maintenance power.

We will see more and more people embrace their natural hair and stay away from hair straightening or hair curling activities. In addition to this, customers are also worried about hair loss and hair damage. This is why we will see many people embrace air-drying and the natural texture of their hair.

People will slowly try to move towards low-maintenance and natural hair care routines. They will also try to find organic and natural shampoos for the daily hair care routine. Therefore, we will see people embracing their natural texture and natural hair more often. -Linchpin article

One more trend I know for sure: the beauty industry is here to stay.

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SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT UPDATE

Recently I once again visited the cosmetology school at GateWay Community College located at 2931 W. Bell Road. Walking through the school with the director, Aimee Blackman, Lead Instructor & Ambassador of the Beauty and Wellness Department for the school, I was once again re-inspired. Meeting the instructors and watching the students in class working with hair and some preparing for their Arizona State Exams, I felt the pride and commitment of the staff and students working toward their goal of joining the beauty industry.

It reminded me of SOOO many years ago, while attending cosmetology school and the hope I held for myself in becoming a hairstylist. I also remembered the financial burden I felt during the course. I was 18 years old and already on my own.

Your donation, any amount toward the completion of the education and licensing of these students would make a world of difference….one hairstylist at a time.

Thank you for your donation:

Dr. Hilda Villaverde Hairstylist Scholarship Endowment: mcccdf.org/villaverde or by check payable to Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. Mail to: GateWay Community College, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034

Pluma Book Club

Novel: Fresh Water for Flowers

by Valerie Perrin

Personal Development: How to Make Good Things Happen

by Marian Rojas Estapa

QUOTE of the Month

"I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Health and Wellness—Memory Tip: Can you Really boost your brain?

by Lynya Floyd

I discovered this article in Prevention Magazine. I think it’s worth mentioning. Here are some steps to training and boosting the brain:

1) Commit to moving your body. We have really strong evidence that exercise can help you grow more brain cells, increase the number of connections and pathways in your brain, and create more nerve growth factors—which are like Miracle-Gro for your brain cells.

2) Challenge yourself to learn new things. The idea is to train your brain, not strain your brain.

3) Do something meditative and mindful. Research has shown that even brief bouts of mindfulness meditation can have instant benefits.

4) Get more social. Socializing is very good for your brain because it’s another way to learn new things.

5) Try playing games. The first thing to know is that not all brain games are created equal. There are good games and bad games. The challenge is that a lot of the data is mixed right now. But the likelihood of their hurting you is low, and it’s possible they will help, so do a little research on their claims before your buy and then, if you’re interested, give them a go.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLA!

Thank you for your continued referrals to our salon. For entrusting your friends and family members and those who stop you and ask about your hair…. we appreciate you greatly.

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