Our Experience at Greenhope Services for Women

Seeing the joy our services bring to people always makes me very happy, but it had never made me cry before, until last week. We had the pleasure of putting on an event for Greenhope Services for Women, a residential program for adult women seeking treatment for substance use disorder. One of the guests who was receiving a facial service started to cry. When asked if everything was okay, she shared that it was her first-ever facial experience, and it felt so incredibly nice that it brought tears of joy to her eyes. And you know what? It brought tears to my eyes too. It was a beautiful reminder of how small gestures can have such a big impact on someone's life.

For the event our team provided manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup application, and chair massages for Greenhope’s residents, and the services were much appreciated. These kinds of services were a first for many of the women that lived at Greenhope. To say they loved it would be a huge understatement. Those of us who have the good fortune of being able to get our hair or nails done on a more regular basis know how enjoyable these services are but also the boost they give to our overall feeling of well-being. It was truly special being able to share that feeling with people who have never had it before. And we hope to do it again soon.

THANKSGIVING DINNER OUTFITS

If you can already smell the turkey, apple pie, and cranberry sauce, it is Party Season! The question of the month is what do I wear for Thanksgiving Dinner Party or should I just enjoy my dinner plate in bed?

Here are a few fashion choices I consider this year.

The classic sweater, jeans, and booties

This perfectly summarises: stylish yet comfortable, to be prepared for all of the running around and Turkey Dinner craziness.

A fall dress with boots

That is a great option if you all planning to enjoy all of the dinner goodies. The dress will allow you to breathe and move after the last bite you take.

Oversized Collard Shirt

Vintage is so in trend right now and I love it! You can pair this feminine shirt with a pair of darker color jeans.

Sweater Vest

Another great Thanksgiving outfit idea! Vests have been popular for a while now and it is super easy to style with a button-up or a turtleneck.

Plaid Blazer

Keeping it classy! The gorgeous statement as a Plaid Balzer is something elegant yet chic and approachable.

So what is it going to be? A family dinner, a party with friends or a stay at home kind of day?

FALL TRENDS

Bye Spooky mood, we are ready for new makeup trends!

While we will always enjoy the timeless neutral palette and the natural beauty look, consider breaking from your usual routine and diving into bright tones! Everyone can find something that illustrates their personality. Ranging from delicate and feminine tones to eye-catching bright and bold hues!

Smokey Eyes! Smokey eyes are always in style, as they really should be! Smoked-out eyes are sexy, and sensual and go perfectly with a simple nude gloss.

Blush Party! Forget about barely visible contouring and try creamy, rich blush. This year, pink cheeks and temples are really popular. Some people even use lipsticks to achieve the desired smooth and silky appearance.

Metallic Eyeshadow! It is a remarkably simple way to add a touch of sparkle and shine to your look. By the way, celebrities love this look this season!

Fall is one of our favorite seasons, and we hope you enjoy trying out these cute fall cosmetics ideas that we intend to use for ourselves.

DIY: HONEY SUGAR BODY SCRUB

Maintain your natural glow with our DIY body scrub.
A natural body scrub can aid in exfoliating your skin and get rid of dead particles. The best part is, it is all organic, fully customizable for your skin needs, and definitely affordable.

Here are more benefits of skin-exfoliating:

- healthier skin
- blood circulation improvement
- promotes skin hydration
- clears blemishes
- reduces stress
- decreases pore size
- releases natural oils


Honey-Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
- place a jar of honey in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the consistency is runny and warm to touch.
- in a small bowl, pour a quarter-cup of honey and mix in organic white sugar or brown sugar.
- add in the extra virgin oil.
- you can also add in aloe vera gel or any essential oils for scents and additional benefits.
- mix all the contents in the bowl and once blended, it can be used immediately. Any excess can be stored in a jar with a tight lid.

To apply:

- start with a spoonful of your homemade body scrub. place it on the palm of your hands and and gently massage the scrub over the desired areas. rinse the scrub with a washcloth once you are content with the application. we do suggest to use a warm washcloth to make it more invigorating.
And voila! You are all set to enjoy this marvelous beauty treat. Let us all glow up.

HAIRCARE UNDER THE SUN

It is time to let our hair down and let it blow in the wind! The sun is out and we are all ready to have all the fun during these summery days.

But how about on those days when heat and humidity also want to come out to play? Does your hair have the proper care to avoid the damages that the sun's overpowering rays can possibly bring your way?

Taking care of the texture, color, and moisture of our hair is very essential especially during the seasons where the weather can easily affect it but we have prepared three important hair tips that can help you combat heat damages to your hair.

1. For texture:

Your hair is already exposed in the heat so using hair tools like blow dryers and flat irons during this season can affect your hair's texture.

Try taking advantage of the warm air and air dry your hair instead of blow drying it. You can also give your hair a break by rocking the natural beauty of it, whether straight or curly, throughout the summer.

2. For color:

You need extra TLC for color-treated hair! Chemical treatments and beaming sunshine can bring damage to your hair. It can lead to color fading and extreme dryness.

To make sure that you are protecting your hair color, try to avoid exposing it to the sunlight directly and condition it accordingly. Fashionably, you can wear a hat or a scarf that will give your outfit that extra bang.

3. For moisture:

How about an overnight treatment? Just like face masks that work their magic overnight, recommended hair masks can also do the same. The instructions are very simple: apply the hair mask overnight and let your hair absorb all the good stuff.

Your hair will be rejuvenated and be good to go first thing in the morning.

Enjoy the summer and rock on with your healthy hair!

MODERN GIRL'S TIME

It is summertime and everyone is just planning the fun parties and get-togethers since the beautiful weather makes it easier for our families and friends to say “yes” to the invites! 

If you are specifically thinking about getting your pretty girl crew together and you are in need of some inspirations on how to make it one of the best mini-reunions this summer, we have the perfect suggestions! 

A beauty and massage bar will always be a hit to our hardworking women and there are various combinations that can be put together to create the absolute set-up:

Mask Station - Gather your favorite face masks and tackle all those skin imperfections away! 

Mani Station - Pamper those beautiful hands up with the color to match everyone’s mood.

Make-up Station - Set this station up with the “must-try” makeup brands for you and your girls to play with. Discover each other’s favorite products and helpful makeup tips.