Secret Santa Mystery Bags

Our Elf Kim has been hard at work picking out the best gift ideas for your secret Santa gift swap! Bag contents are a surprise- but each bag will be marked with total value so you can see your savings! Treat your friend or treat yourself!

Woman of the Month – April 2018

We had another successful month of nominations for our Woman of the Month. In April we received  9 nominations, and again I was so touched by all the nice things that were said about such great women. I'm really enjoying doing this each month, it is such a beautiful thing to hear women saying such positive things about other women. Especially when we live in a society that is so quick to judge others and it seems all most people talk about is the bad things that people do or have happen to them, I think we can all benefit to hear when someone thinks we are doing a great job at life.

Our April Woman of the Month is Jillian Waye, she was nominated by Gillian Woodman. Below is her nomination :

" I am writing to nominate Jillian Waye for Woman of the Month. 
Jillian is not only a hardworking nurse, but also a new mom to a beautiful baby boy who was born with a condition making him require numerous surgeries. The grace with which Jillian has taken on this challenging new role is admirable and her determination and strength are amazing. 
Jillian’s dedication doesn’t stop at her son. She is also a devoted wife and mother to many fur babies and a wonderful friend. She’s always willing to lend an ear or a hand as needed, despite her own very busy schedule. 
These are a few of the many reasons I am so proud of this woman and would like to nominate her for woman of the month. She is certainly deserving! "

-Gillian Woodman

Congratulations Jillian, you can give us a call at Blush Beauty Bar Inc. and we will let you know how to cash in on your complimentary service ! :)

Here are a couple of other great nominations:

"This woman goes above and beyond in all aspects of life, always helping others, always there when you need her. She plays a huge part in our small community, running events, and the local arena. She has the biggest heart, she would literally give you the shirt off her back, she would save you before herself, she’s a literal superstar. She has never been to an aesthetician before because she NEVER spends money on herself, she’s always giving to others instead, but I believe she too deserves to be pampered. I’d like to nominate my mom Joan Hallihan for woman of the month." -Carly Hallihan

"I would like to nominate Stacey Dunfield as a woman who inspires me.

Stacey is an amazing mother to her three boys, who is constantly on the go.  Her license plate tells it all (4MYBOYZ).  Despite being a mom, having a full-time job and being an entrepreneur Stacey always has time for her friends.  Anytime that anyone needs anything, you an always count on her.  She never asks for anything in return and has the biggest heart of anyone that I know.  I am proud to call her my friend." -Rhonda Ripley

"It is my privilege and duty to nominate a very special woman to me. She is not just my boss at work but a dear friend and a true definition of bravery, positivity, strength and inspiration. She always sees the positive in every situation, and is all about lifting women up! We work together and workout together everyday and everyday I see a women who has such strength, passion and drive for making the world a better place, I am in amazement of her.

She has no many storms in her clouds right now with family illness and the stress of a very important job as Director of Addictions and Mental Health, but has been the rainbow in their clouds to help them through. Always sacrificing herself for well being of others. I honestly don’t know anyone more deserving of this, especially with everything in her path right now.

“Some people come into our lives and touch our heart so deeply we will never be the same”…and Cindy MacDonald is that someone for me and many others.

Thank you again for doing this as we need to celebrate women more for all they do!!!" -Michelle Astle

Thanks Again to everyone who sent us nominations, don't forget to nominate a woman who inspires you for our May Draw! Nominations can be e-mailed to blushbeautybarinc@gmail.com !

Woman of the Month – March 2018

We all know a woman who inspires us – someone who deals with stressful situations like a pro, someone who can multitask so well she makes it look easy, someone who never asks for anything in return of her kind acts, someone who just makes us want to be a better person! Sometimes these women are so thoughtful, kind and giving that they forget to take care of themselves – and that’s where we want to come in!

Each month we will be hosting a Nomination Contest called “Woman of the Month” – we want you to send us an email with a name of woman who inspires you, and tell us a little bit about why she is so awesome! At the end of the month, we will put each nominee in a draw to win a Free Service & Blush Beauty Bag at Blush Beauty Bar Inc! We want to make sure she pampers herself a little – and knows that she is appreciated for all of her hard work and kind heart.

Our first month for this contest was in March, we had 35 Nominations sent to us! On April 4th, 2018 we drew for our first woman of the month! I want to share with you why our winner was nominated :

“I would like to nominate someone who consciously flies under the radar but is the first to always go above and beyond. From welcoming you into her home to offering a helping hand at a local event, she spreads herself thin without even realizing it. In addition, you can be sure you will always see her with a smile and the most welcoming and confident chitchat, she makes you feel at ease at the drop of a hat.
Her passion and loyalty to Miramichi, from believing and supporting in local businesses, events and activities is contagious. If anyone is looking for something to do just shadow her for a day, she is the busiest of bees.
Her compassion, positivity, drive, and all around natural ambience is inspirational. I could not be prouder to not only, call her a best friend but someone I am thankful to play such an important part in my life.
I’d like to nominate Christine Colwell for Woman of the Month”

-Jennifer Traer

Congratulations to Christine!! We are all thrilled you are our Woman of the Month, and can’t wait to spoil you! Keep an eye out in your inbox in regards to your prize and booking your appointment!

It was so amazing reading everyone’s nominations that I wanted to share a few :

“I would like to nominate Whitney Price for your contest. Whitney is by trade an occupational therapist but also works other jobs and doesn’t know the meaning of downtime. In addition to her busy work schedules she is also an active member of the community. Whitney is also the president of WOMEN (Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network)”

“I just wanted to nominate Krista Dawn MacDonald Dickson. She is amazing. She is a counsellor at MORE Services, a mom of two diabetic children, she takes care of her dad as her mom just passed away in November. She never complains, always ready with a smile and the first one to offer a helping hand”

“I am writing to nominate a lady i feel is so inspiring and deserving of "me" time! Melanie Carr is just simply a beautiful person. She gives her all to her family, friends and community! her heart is huge and she will do anything to make someone's day a little brighter. “

Nominations are now open for the month of April, to nominate someone please send an email to:blushbeautybarinc@gmail.com . Let us know her Full name, and why she inspires you!

Why did we choose Environ at Blush Beauty Bar Inc? Q&A with Christina Ryan, Area Manager for Central and Eastern Canada for SkinHealth Canada

Skincare has always been super important to me when it comes to my services, I’ve worked with quite a few different brands and they were all beneficial in their own unique way but I wanted something different this time, something that would show results. When I knew for sure that Blush Beauty Bar was a go, I set out to find a skincare line that would really make a difference for our clients and to be completely honest, my search was probably the quickest and easiest part of opening Blush!

I had been following Christina Ryan on Instagram for quite a while, we grew up in the same neighborhood as kids and I loved seeing pictures of her amazing life in Toronto! I knew she was involved with a Skincare Company but hadn’t really paid much attention to the name or what the line involved. One day she posted a video of this big beautiful white masque being applied to her oh so beautiful skin, and I thought well that’s cool, so I messaged her right away.

Our conversation was the game changer, I could hear in her voice how much she believed in these products and the more information she gave me the more interested I became. Environ is a very complex line, it involves a ton of scientific information with a lot of really big words but Christina laid it out in black and white for me and explained to me what made them so different from other lines in the market. I knew right then, Blush Beauty Bar had found it’s skincare line!

One month later, we had Christina in Miramichi for our first round of training and we were all hooked, we saw amazing results in one treatment on our model that day and we could not wait to learn more! Word got out that I had the amazing Environ in stock (at my house, because Blush was still under complete renovation!) and I sold out of everything I had brought in for our opening, that was a pretty exciting sign that things were going to go great with Environ!

So far, we have seen incredible results with the use of our Ionzyme DF Machine and our Innopen for Medical Needling. Our clients are seeing major changes in their skin, using our Homecare products paired with In house treatments. We do understand that our Facial treatment selection can be confusing, so if you have any questions at all, please don’t be shy to contact us! We LOVE talking Environ!

 I wanted to share some of Christina’s knowledge with all of you, so I asked her a few questions about Environ and her journey to reborn skin! Even in an interview she is so full of knowledge, check it out below!
 

1.  How did you get into the business of Skincare? How long have you been in this business?

After taking my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, I wanted to find a way to not only use my knowledge, but also my passion in my future endeavors. After graduating University I went into Sales to gain experience in the field, I realized I loved working with people and finding ways to make people happy. When I moved to Toronto in 2016 I met the President of SkinHealth Canada where he introduced me to the company, and the skincare + wellness brands it represented. I quickly fell in love with the 3 brands (Environ, Reviv and Forlle’d) and took a position as Area Manger for Central & Eastern Canada. As the Area Manager I train clinics from Winnipeg  to Halifax in the 3 lines, with a heavy concentration with Environ skincare. Along with training, I manage sales and help with event planning for clinics to gain exposure.

2. What is it that caught your eye in regards to Environ?

Environ is a very well established cosmeceutical line. It has been around for nearly 30 years. The creator of the line, Dr. Des Fernandes, is an absolutely skincare genius and has made ground breaking skin revelations based upon pure science and results. Using his products and protocols is a true honor.

The #1 reason I love Environs products so much is because of the efficacy and simplicity of the line. After we reach the age of 18 years old our skin stops producing Vitamin A. Vitamin A is used in our skin for normalizing our DNA in our cells, making sure no damages happen (I think of it as a security guard for our DNA), without it we are leaving our DNA to be damaged, which causes of skin to become damaged (aging, pigmentation, and other skin conditions – and worst case scenario – skin cancer). So needless to say, we NEED vitamin A in our cells, we can get a little bit from what we take orally, but not enough to fully protect our skin. This is where topical treatment comes into play. We typically hear about Retinol as the topical Vitamin A supplement, which is great – but highly unstable and very strong, therefore may cause irritation or reaction. This is where Environ comes in to SAVE the day. Environ uses Vitamin A in a fat form (Retinyl) and prescribes use every day, twice a day. This way we are getting vitamin A, protecting our DNA, keeping our skin healthy, and not causing a reaction. You find this active ingredient in our Environ AVST Step Up system. If you are not using this, use it.

3. What is your skincare regime? At home & in the clinic!

Home:

Morning: Cleansing lotion, toner, AVST 5 (I’m using AVST #5 now, but I followed the recommended step up system 1-5).

Evening: Pre-cleansing oil (remove my makeup), cleansing lotion, toner, cosmetic roller (increase penetration of my products by 100x), AVST 5

Weekly rituals:

• Hydrating oil capsules if my skin is dry (1x a week as a night mask).
• Weekly exfoliation: Pre-cleansing oil and Clay Mask over and do a mechanical scrub. Great for anyone with clogged pores and dry skin. Pre-cleansing oil loosens up dirt and debris in skin, clay mask is made up of Kaolin clay which sucks debris out of skin, while exfoliating (the Kaolin molecule is shaped like a diamond, so when you scrub you get a micro-exfoliation) This leaves your skin feeling like a babies bottom.

In clinic:

When I first started I completed 6 Environ DF Vitamin Infusion treatments using treatment gel to increase my overall skin health. This is where I noticed the biggest difference in my skin. This devices ionizes and pushes product deep into the skin and directly to the DNA of our skin. This leaves your skin looking fabulous but also helps with many skin concerns we fight (aging, pigmentation, dryness, roughness, etc).

This was the IT treatment of the Oscars, Sandra Bullock, Emma Stone, Alessandra Ambrosio and other It Girls received this treatment.

I try to have 1 DF Vitamin Infusion a month to maintain skin health and skin protection

I did Collagen Induction Therapy (Medical Needling) in 2017 and saw changes in my skin structure. If you are fighting scarring or working on antiaging, I recommend this treatment. Great for acne scars and those fine lines.

4.  Which Environ Product is your absolute must/favorite that you would recommend every woman have in her beauty bag?

If you can have only 1 product you need the AVST step up moisturizer. Its your daily moisturizer + serum in 1. You use this twice a day.

In the product you have your moisturizer with Vitamin A (Retinyl form), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Bio-Peptides, and Antioxidants. It is your 1 stop shop, it will change your skin and protect your skin (you still need to wear your SPF with this).

This is the most important product you will use. It is your skin normalizer. Your skins daily multivitamin. Your hero product.

Christina Ryan -  Area Manager for Central and Eastern Canada for SkinHealth Canada
with Environ, Reviv, and Forlle'd.

Blush Beauty Bar Policies

I need to cancel my appointment last minute – what’s the big deal?

Recently I’ve noticed a hot topic amongst all of us self-employed service providers (be it an aesthetician, a hair stylist, even those who are self employed in the medical fields) is the awkward conversation we sometimes have to have with clients when it comes to our cancellation policies. We are usually very fortunate and we have a high number of clients who will let us know when they can’t make it to their next appointment, and most times they give us enough time to fill that space which is always so appreciated. We do however, encounter the clients who at the last minute need to cancel an appointment with such short notice it leaves us with a gap in our day and a reduced income for the week.

Being a busy mother of three, I can totally understand that sometimes sh*t happens. Sometimes it is just so out of our control that we have no other option but to cancel that appointment we’ve been looking forward to all week and most times it kills us to cancel as much as it annoys the service provider.  That one time you had to cancel last minute would undoubtedly annoy your service provider, but if it was your first time I can almost guarantee he or she is not going to hold it against you! When you hear us talking about cancellations and you hear the irritation in our voices, we most likely are not talking about these types of cancellations. The ones that annoy us, are the ones that happen every other time an appointment is booked. I have spoken with service providers who have had at least three clients whom when they book an appointment, it’s hit or miss whether they will even show up! So why do we even bother booking them in the first place? Because we just don’t want to offend someone, because if we do, will that hurt our business? Will he/she explain to others why they can no longer get an appointment, or will they just run our name through the mud because they are angry or embarrassed? So, we take the risk!

Being self employed, we are most definitely taking a gamble with our incomes. We rely on our clients to show up so that we can perform the service, and this is how we make our money. When a client doesn’t show up, that is the risk we take. Don’t get me wrong, I love the ability to say, “On this day, I need to leave early because my daughter has an event I just can’t miss!” I don’t have to ask a boss for time off, or take any sick or family time, I just don’t book myself. BUT – with that comes risks and I knew this going into the industry. I guess what we don’t take into consideration, is when we have to explain to a client why we can no longer book them without a deposit on the appointment or explain our cancelation policies and how uncomfortable this conversation can be for us.

This is why I wanted to write this blog post, to put into perspective why you will most likely see more and more service providers in Miramichi put into place stricter cancellation policies. So that hopefully, in the future, if someone who has read this post has to cancel an appointment will think, “I am most likely not going to be able to make that appointment – I will call now and reschedule so they can fit someone else in!” This is my goal, not just for Blush Beauty Bar Inc, but for all service providers! The point I’m trying to make? Please don’t be offended if your informed of a cancellation policy or asked for a deposit to hold the appointment! Please don’t be offended if we feel the need to remind you a couple of times before your appointment – life is busy we’re just trying to help!

If you can’t make your appointment – give us a call and let us know! Calling and informing us is always better than just not showing up! And remember – our time is super valuable to us, it is how we make a living, all we ask is for respect of our time and our work.