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Natural Skin Care More Than Just A Trend

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Natural Skin Care More Than Just A Trend

Whether you are new to Solo Noir or have been a customer since day one you know that our mission is to provide natural products to our customers. To some this may seem like another passing phase in the health care craze that has been sweeping the nation for the past few years. But for us at Solo Noir, creating products with natural ingredients is about educating the customer about what is best for their health and providing options that ...

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Style on a budget

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Style on a budget

Ozwald Boateng, owner of a self-titled bespoke tailor brand, and the first black tailor on Savile Row once said, “Dressing well on a budget is about what we call, ‘strategic shopping.’ Spot what you like and then be first in the queue when the sale comes. Be patient enough to rummage through the rails. Sort your basics out and then save up for the key pieces. Make sure you always spend money on shoes, though.”

Many men are unaware that dressing ...

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Understanding Gratitude

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Understanding Gratitude

1.          grat·i·tude ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/ (noun)

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

 

It is hard sometimes to be thankful. In order to be thankful we have to first learn what it means to gracious and by gracious I mean ...

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Home Maintenance & the Dapper Man

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Home Maintenance & the Dapper Man

A man’s house is his castle, but it is hardly a place of solace if the roof is caving in. Your home is largest personal investment and it requires a year round maintenance schedule.  If you can recall, your Dad and Paw Paw always seemed to be tinkering around the house, and with good reason. Owning a home is a lot of work, but if you know what to do and when, it can take the stress out of caring ...

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Tips and Pitfalls of Hair Coloring

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Both men and women use hair color to either make themselves look younger (getting rid of the grey) or to change up their appearance. Hair coloring in itself is a safe process, however, if done in excess this can cause problems in the overall health and appearance of the hair.

 

Using hair color chemicals regularly will not only weaken the hair but also damages the overall appearance, leaving it dull and dry.

 

Many people are unaware of the effects of constant chemical ...

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The Benefits of Frequent Massage

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The stress of daily life can lead to tension in the muscles, and over time, illness. In essence, stress stored in the body over time is the equivalent of the body being out of balance. Massage is a wonderful investment, which will facilitate decreasing the stress, tension, pain, and in some cases, the symptoms of illness. As a massage therapist, my mission is to “touch a client’s life by bringing his/her body back into balance” from the constant bombardment of ...
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Getting Deep About Deep Tissue Massage

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Getting Deep About Deep Tissue Massage

More often than not, television and movies portray someone receiving deep tissue work from a therapist named Helga, who is 5’11”, weighs 230 pounds and beats up on the client, making them scream in pain, while cracking their bones. But it is quite the opposite. Deep tissue massage is not designed to be painful, and when done correctly, a deep massage is not a “hard’ massage. Pain, if any, would be the result of your tight, overworked muscles, ligaments, and ...

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