The SAFEST Hair Colour = Henna ......

July 7, 2018 Monique Finlay

Moniques Henna — My Healthy Henna'd Copper-Red Hair May 2018

OK, so having read part 1 of my Toxic Haircolour blog you will now probably have been scared into reading labels, realizing what nasties are commonly found in conventional haircolour.

No need to panic, there are safe and ‘safer’ options out there for those that prefer not to have ‘virgin’ hair.

But having said that, one of our blossom fans pointed out recently, she had been colouring her hair non stop for 13yrs and had no idea that under all that coloured and heat tortured, frizzy hair was a head of luscious soft feminine curls. It took over a year to grow it out and she has been getting comments on it ever since. So it may just be worth trying colour free!

Why You Should Go To An Organic Salon, Your Health Depends On It!

August 26, 2017 Monique Finlay

So as you probably know I have recently opened an Organic Salon in Forster NSW. After leaving Hairdressing 11 years ago, primarily because of my awareness of the nasty chemicals used in the Salon, I am now back. Why you may ask?

A lot has changed in the last 11 years and my new Salon is FREE of the major nasties. No Ammonia, Sulphates, Parabens, Resorcinol, Toluene, Formaldehde, Acetone etc...

This means that blossom organic Hair Beauty Wellbeing is a NO STINK Salon, woohoo, as well as our clients having shinier, healthier hair, win, win!

I am still surprised at how many people are unaware of the health implications of the products that they use on their hair and skin. Many would worry if they actually new what was in that product that the Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist was using on them. Here at blossom, once again we have taken all the hard work out of it , just for you. Rest assured that we only use Organic and Natural products that are free of the nasties. All products are Cruelty Free and most are Aussie made.

Better for you, better for us and better for the environment.

So why wouldn't you choose an organic Salon?

blossom organic Hair Beauty Wellbeing

Shop 3 Cnr Head & Beach St Forster NSW

ph 02 6555 5959

Pucker Up and Dye? Not Me!

July 27, 2016 Monique Finlay

So, you've just switched your favourite conventional lippy to one of those groovy, brand new natural ones that are full of natural ingredients and your feeling pretty damn good. After all, you eat healthy, avoid synthetic colours, flavours and preservatives. Converting your cosmetics is the next step really isn't it?

The reason you bought that new lippy is that it ticks all the boxes:

Vegan - tick (no crushed up carmine/cochineal beetle shell)

Palm Oil Free - tick (saving the Orangutans)

No Synthetic Fragrance - tick

Cruelty Free - tick.

Woohoo!

So all is cool and groovy huh?

Sorry to say, but maybe not! Have you had a really good look at the ingredients list? Ever wondered what gives your fave new lippy that great colour? Does it list any FD&C ingredients? Do you even know what FD&C is?

blossoms simple guide to detoxify your 2016

January 5, 2016 Monique Finlay

Want to detoxify your home, your life and be happier and healthier in 2016? Not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed?

Relax, here is a simple guide for you, making it easier to make a start.

1. Eat clean:

Sensible portions of fresh, real, preferably organic food. This reduces your consumption of pesticides, GMO and other nasties. Stop eating pre-prepared/convenience foods and cook from scratch, that way you are avoiding all the additives, most of which are artificial. Cut back on refined sugar by substituting it with Stevia, Honey, Agave or Maple syrup. Cut back on salt, dairy and meat and eat more green leafy veges and vegetarian meals. Meat free Monday is a good way to start cutting back on meat. Always buy free range pork and poultry products and organic is best. Free range means that the animal has had a happier life free ranging than "intensively farmed/penned" animals. Avoid microwaves and the radiation involved.

We love water, just not in our skin care!

February 3, 2015 Monique Finlay

SO, YOU'VE JUST FORKED OUT YOUR HARD EARNED CASH FOR YOUR FAVE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS. BUT ARE YOU GETTING 100% PRODUCT OR A WATERED DOWN VERSION?

WE ALL KNOW THAT TO STAY HEALTHY AND HYDRATED WE SHOULD BE DRINKING PLENTY OF CLEAN, PURE, FILTERED WATER. AFTER ALL UP TO 70% OF OUR BODY IS WATER. OUR BODY CAREFULLY COMBINES THE WATER WITH NUTRIENTS FROM THE FOOD WE EAT AND THE RESULT IS MOISTURE, NUTRIENTS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS THAT HYDRATE AND FEED OUR BODY TISSUES.

Did you know that the bulk of commercial skin care products list Water or Aqua (same thing, just sounds flasher) as number 1 on their ingredients list. That means that there is more water than any other single ingredient in that product and often comprises of anything up to 90% of the total contents. Is that really what you thought you were getting when you bought that product? Probably not huh as you can get water out of your own tap at home for free right?

Are You Fat, Fake, Cheap and Easy?

October 15, 2014 Monique Finlay

As the saying goes "You are what you eat"

so please don't be Fat, Fake, Cheap or Easy!

Wouldn't you much rather be Real, Clean and Lean? I sure as heck know I would.

If your body is your temple then please respect it by fueling it with wholesome, nutritious, REAL food and not FAKE food, full of chemicals, preservatives and Genetically Modified components.

Exactly the same goes for your skin, your bodies largest organ. To have the healthiest skin possible you need to feed it healthy REAL organic skin food, without chemicals, synthetic preservatives or Genetically modified components. Your skin absorbs up to 60% of what is applied to it so please, keep it clean gorgeous!

Of course if you are "blossoming" then we have made it super easy for you and have taken all the hard work out of it for you.

For fabulous glowing skin you should also drink plenty of clean filtered water, eat organic, nutrient rich foods and ensure you are eating healthy fats found in things like Raw, Organic Coconut oil, Almonds, Avocados and oily fish like Salmon. Get plenty of vitamins, antioxidants and especially vitamin C from Berries, Pomegranate, Kiwifruit and get moisture from Cucumber, Celery, Aloe Vera and Watermelon. I know, like you really needed an excuse to eat more Watermelon!!

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SO, YOU'VE JUST FORKED OUT YOUR HARD EARNED CASH FOR YOUR FAVE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS. BUT ARE YOU GETTING 100% PRODUCT OR A WATERED DOWN VERSION?

As the saying goes "You are what you eat"

so please don't be Fat, Fake, Cheap or Easy!

Wouldn't you much rather be Real, Clean and Lean? I sure as heck know I would.