All Things Pin: February 2017

The Truth About Living A Happier Life

1. Nobody is coming to SAVE YOU from your life.

If anyone is coming to save your day, it's going to be YOU. You and you alone must decide when, where, and how to act. You are responsible for your victories and your failures.

2. You are NEVER going to please everyone.

You are going to be criticized and compared no matter what you do. So, you might as well do what you love and try to please yourself. You should try to understand that some people simply can't be pleased no matter what you do.

3. Your ACTION defines you, NOT your THOUGHTS

Your character is determined by what you do, not what you think. As long as you do things with a genuine heart, you will define your own self-worth.

4. Nobody is TOO BUSY to respond to you.

If you are not hearing back from someone, it's because they have deliberately chosen not to answer. Don't subject yourself to people what will never care.

5. Everyone has THEIR INTEREST at heart.

Nobody will stick up for you if you don't stick up yourself. Be your own voice and be your own strength, just express yourself in a kind way.

6. The world owes you NOTHING.

You might be the coolest, kindest, smartest person in the world, just remember that you are not entitled to anything. Nothing is hand to you on a silver platter, just go out and get what you must through hard work ad dedication.

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, by Jessica Fairweather

Hair and Beauty

Guest Post: 5 Wedding Hairstyles that Never Go Out of Style

Bio: Grand Salon is a full-service beauty salon based in Denver, Colorado. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service, and offering the most fabulous cuts, color and style services in Denver.

Whether you’re a bride, a bridesmaid, or a wedding guest, there’s one natural accessory you need to prepare to complete your perfect wedding day look: your hair. In fact, you can do without the earrings or the necklace, but not without your perfectly styled hair.

If done right, your hair is your best wedding accessory—it enhances your personality, highlights your beauty, and gives your confidence a boost. A good hair day can make you feel ready to take on the world, especially on an important occasion like a wedding. Your hairstyle says a lot about you and influences people’s perception of you, so it all boils down to choosing a style that reflects your persona and complements your best features.

1. Updos

Updos are a popular choice for weddings. For brides, it’s easier to attach the veil when your hair is styled this way. What’s great about updos is you don’t have to worry about the wind messing up your hair or keeping loose strands off your face. Choose this sophisticated hairstyle if you want something that highlights your neck and shoulders and draws attention to your face.

An updo that’s totally pulled off the face looks great on an oval face shape. For a square face shape, you can soften strong jawlines with delicate tendrils that frame the face. Updos with wavy side-swept bangs look great on ladies with a heart face shape as these take the attention away from the forehead. A tight updo is a simple but classy style that looks best on oblong face shapes.

2. Half-up, Half-down

If you want the sophistication of the updo and the spontaneity of free-flowing locks, half-up half-down hairstyles would be a great choice. This was the hairstyle used by Duchess Kate Middleton on her wedding day.

This alluring hairstyle focuses on your femininity by framing your face and giving your dress a soft, balancing touch. It helps create the perfect look for romantic and bohemian wedding themes. A modern twist to the half-up half-down hairstyle is the overlapping half-up style that gives the illusion of intersecting hair strands.

3. Ponytails

A ponytail is another wedding hairstyle favorite with its effortlessly chic and neat appeal. Like updos, ponytails in general add height and emphasize your cheekbones.

A low ponytail with natural waves radiates a dreamy princess vibe. A modern and more mature take on this hairstyle is the unpolished, mid-height ponytail with lots of volume. Ponytails are great for summer and beach weddings that are reminiscent of flowery dresses. If you’re wearing a figure-hugging backless dress, a sleek high ponytail exudes an air of drama. Want to look more youthful? Try ribboned ponytails.

4. Braids

The beautiful and intricate details of braids make it a top choice for romantic weddings. This dainty hairstyle keeps your locks in place during the entire event. Braids can be added to a rolled updo, to half-up half-down hairstyles, and even to ponytails. Braids can even function as a tiara for brides. Waterfall braids accentuated with flowers or gems convey playfulness, making this style ideal for bohemian or garden weddings.

5. Retro Glam

If you want a vintage-inspired look, try pompadours, soft and big curls, and French twists. Retro-glam inspired hairstyles also feature shiny, structured locks. This classic hairstyle is great for vintage and formal indoor weddings.

How to Choose Your Wedding Hairstyle

There are thousands of wedding hairstyles to choose from. Professional hairstylists can create a wide variety of looks for long, medium, or short hair. There are also various hair types the pros take into consideration when styling your hair: straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair, and kinky hair. Then there’s your hair texture. Your hair may be fine, coarse, medium, or thick. However, no matter how many hair types women have, there are lots of hairstyles you can choose from that would look good on you.

If you wish to get your hair treated, do it a couple of weeks before the event. Getting conditioning treatments from the salon is recommended. Never do anything drastic a few days before the wedding, like cutting or coloring your hair. First, you might not like the result and it would take a lot of effort to come up with a remedy. Second, some treatments require you not to wash your hair for a day or two.

Not sure which hairstyle you should choose for a wedding? Here are a few things to consider before doing it yourself or booking an appointment with your hairstylist:

Choose a Hairstyle that Looks Flattering from Every Angle

Remember, photographers will be at the wedding to capture moments—many of them will probably be stolen! So your hair has to look good from the front, sides, back, and top.

You hairstyle has to complement your face shape, personality, and your dress, too. No matter how fabulous your hair looks, if it doesn’t make you feel great, you won’t be able to project confidence, which adds to your allure.

Select a Hairstyle that Maximizes your Hair Type

Choose what works for your hair type. If you have short and thin hair, for example, a messy updo with extra volume might be perfect for you. Wavy half-updo and braided hair would also look great, as these both give the appearance of thicker and fuller hair.

Consider the Wedding Theme and Season

There’s a suitable hairstyle for every wedding theme and season. Winter weddings, for example, make chignons adorned with jewels a classic and elegant choice for brides and bridesmaids as these channel the look of an ice queen. For summer beach weddings, whimsical curls with floral headbands or a braided hairstyle with bouncy curls that create the chic and carefree mermaid look would be appropriate.

Decide if You Want to Accessorize

You can accessorize with headbands, hair barrettes, crowns, embellished hairpins, chains, and other headpieces to complete your look. If you want to use accessories, choose pieces that complement your dress and make-up. Swarovski, gemstones, pearls, lace, and flowers are popular embellishments for hair accessories.

Browsing through images of beautiful hairstyles can help you plan and choose the perfect wedding hairstyle with your stylist, or for those interested in styling their own hair, come explore our hair style tutorials. If you’re the bride and you’re having a hair and make-up trial, you can help your hair stylist create the perfect hair style on your special day by showing your own style pegs or using any of the 5 classic wedding hairstyles mentioned above as your base.

Looking for a new stylist in the Denver area? Learn more about our hair salon services and see if Grand Salon is the right fit for you!

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, by Jessica Fairweather

real estate

Guest Post: Inexpensive Renovations to Raise the Value of Your Home

Author's Bio: Alex Lewinsky is a creative writer, likes to do research and write on most recent home remodeling/ interior design topics for the audience. You can find her on Pinterest, Facebook and Google Plus.

When it is time for a home remodeling project, most people think of expensive and complicated renovation work that takes a long time. There are certainly ways to change the design of your home with massive projects like knocking down walls or adding an extension. However, there are also design ideas that do not bust your budget while being quick and easy to execute. Sometimes, just a few small alterations can reap substantial rewards and increase the value of your home in no time. Here are some inexpensive design upgrade ideas that you can implement right away.

Spruce up your ceiling

by Madison Taylor

Ceilings are often overlooked but it is, in fact, one of the biggest surfaces in your home. They are also very versatile and there are many excellent ceiling design ideas that you can choose from. It can be as easy as just putting on a fresh coat of paint or you can let your creativity flow and stencil the ceiling yourself. With a bit more investment, however, you can transform your ceiling into an architectural statement, adding style and refinement to the space. AlexMoulding.com shared some excellent coffered and vaulted ceiling designs that can perfectly match with your home.

Dress up your walkway

by W.B. Homes Inc.

The path leading to your house's front door is the first impression of your home that guests and potential buyers will have. Therefore, this is where you should put in some thoughts and efforts into creating a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere as people walk up to your doorstep. If you do not already have a walkway, it is not difficult to add one. A walkway that matches the theme of your house will be especially attractive. There are many options when it comes to your walkway. You can use bricks for a more rustic look or tiles for sophistication. You can even arrange the stones or tiles in a way that makes it an artistic feature as people walk up the path.

Upgrade your front door

by DK Design

The front door is the entrance to your home and because it is always exposed to the sun, rain, and temperature changes, it is recommended that you constantly maintain it. Even just a fresh coat of paint will make the entryway look like new. If the front door is too worn out, it might be time to get a new one. There are many designs and finishes available and you should choose one that fits the theme of your home.

Introduce tile flooring

by Elad Gonen

Not only is a tile flooring durable, it is also aesthetically pleasing. The right tile flooring can considerably enhance the interior look of the room. Furthermore, it is easy to clean and comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and patterns. Having a tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom is practical because of their water resistant properties. Light colored tiles can amplify the sense of spaciousness while dark colored tiles create a cozy ambiance.

Change your toilet

by NURIT GEFFEN STUDIO

Instead of spending your next home upgrade purchase on furniture or accessories, you may consider replacing one of the most important utilities in your home – the toilet. Toilets and bathrooms are often a deciding factor for potential house buyers. A brand new toilet can be very convincing as buyers know that you will not be taking the toilet with you when you leave, and they will be the one enjoying a brand new toilet.

Replace your fixtures

by Rhonda Knoche Design

There are many house fixtures that can be easily and inexpensively replaced to give your home a facelift. Things like cabinet handles add character to your kitchen without much effort. Light fixtures can be both functional and create aesthetic value to enhance the interior of your room. With the right fixtures, even an old home can look refreshingly new.

As you can see, it is not always necessary to fork out a large sum of money to raise the value of your home. With creativity and the right idea, small changes can often go a long way.

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Hair and Beauty

Benefits of Neem Oil in Natural Hair #NaturalHairSeries

What is Neem?

The neem tree is a large evergreen that grows up to 20 m in height. It has with branches that spreads form a broad crown. The neem oil can be made from the fruit or the leaves.

Where it's origin from?

The plant is found throughout India and neighboring regions, where it is cultivated commercially but can be found in other countries.

What are the benefits of Neem Oil in Natural Hair?

Flights Head Lice

Neem oil is one of the many home remedies, great for treating head lice. It contains azadirachtin, which disrupts the growth and reproduction of lice thus will result in killing them eventually. Also, the pungent odor of neem oil is strongly disliked by lice.

Get Rid of Dandruff

Neem oil has anti-fungal properties. Therefore, it is effective against killing fungi such as candida, which is one of the major causes of dandruff.

Helps in Promoting Healthy Scalp

Neem oil immense healing properties such as anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial which help to keep the scalp skin healthy. It is also considered as soothing, cooling and astringent in nature.

Promotes Hair Growth

Neem oil protects the scalp skin from ongoing damage, with it extraordinarily high levels of antioxidants. Neem oil also has regenerative properties that support stimulate hair follicle growth and function and assist in healthy cell division. Regular use will promote stronger, thicker, and more luxurious hair growth.

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